Breaking Trail

6 months ago

Over the course of the last week, I’ve been out breaking trail in more ways than one. From the Back-40…

How I Bought a Farm w No Money

6 months ago

QUICK NOTE: This story is from 2018. The FSA Beginning Farmer programs are still active as of this writing—the continuing…

It’s Okay to Be Messy

6 months ago

“Augh,” I muttered as snow wedged itself around my ankle inside my sneakers. “Shoulda worn my muck boots for this.”…

Homesteading By Necessity

6 months ago

On this rainy spring day, I’m taking a break while bread is baking to read this week’s farm update aloud—bringing…

I’m Back!

7 months ago

Every season is a new beginning — that's one of the things I love most about farming. No matter what…

If I’m Gonna Write Anyway

2 years ago

Let it be known that this was the year I decided if I’m gonna write anyway, I may as well…

Miyazaki Marathon

2 years ago

Rounding out the week with a Miyazaki Marathon on Sunday afternoon, I’m decidedly grateful for having made the most of…

Raising Babies in the Woods With No Running Water

2 years ago

Take a look back some 17 years and you’d find me raising babies in the woods with no running water.…

Embers

3 years ago

Glowing embers crackled softly in the fireplace as the last fire of 2023 burned to ashes. The young woman lay…

Mom for the Win!

3 years ago

It was Mom for the win this Christmas on the farm, when I surprised BraeTek by painting his room. I'm…