Last week Rex and I drove an hour(ish) outside of Sacramento to spend the day hanging out at my girlfriend Melissa’s families’ ranch: Stoney Creek Ranch. Her in-law’s are in the midst of fixing up the property with the plan to turn it into a wedding venue, bed & breakfast and operating vineyard come next year so Melissa had been telling…
What does farming with children look like? One small-farming family gives us a glimpse into their experience.
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Adding new animals to your farm requires more than just a warm welcome and cute pictures. In this blog, I'll share insights from my own experiences on how to integrate new animals into your farm family seamlessly so they adapt well and everyone is happy!
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Is it time to plant your spring garden? Here's 7 great tips to ensure your garden is ready for the spring planting season.
Take a tour of this family's rural California animal farm, where ponies, chickens, cows, and pigs roam.
Today is an exciting day because I can finally share our beautiful new chicken coop with you! If you are considering getting chickens- this post is for you!
Life as a working farm mom: I DON't do it all, but here are some tips and tricks that help me to stay sane.
Kids and Chores. It just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Over the years my kids have learned that chores are just a part of life, a part of
Jenny reached out to me for a agriculture lifestyle photos as she was wanting to capture her family together on their farm throughout the year. In 2022, she nearly lost her dad to an illness and realized that she wanted photos documenting her family working together on their farm. In the spring of 2
Real Life on the Farm: Everybody always loves the pictures and stories of life on the farm. The newness of spring. The excitement of fall. Anne of Green Gables got it right when she said, “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” Spring and fall are magical, aren’t they? Spring […]
How To Milk Share: Shaye, we get it. But how do we do it? It's dead simple. Separate the cow and the calf for 12 hours. Milk. Reunite them for 12 hours. Repeat.
Outfit Details: Reformation Dress, Mango Sandals, Cult Eyewear Sunglasses We recently spent the most magical week at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee. The breathtaking property offers plenty of activities
If you are considering having cattle on your homestead, see our selection of useful cow breeds that have different purposes, to make your perfect pick from.
One of the most frustrating things that can happen to the homestead cow owner is having their cow develop a
Kids and farm chores on the homestead. Children are learning to work by watching our example, let's show them how to work well!
Carol Besent runs the farm in Ansty, near Dorchester, with Harriet, who has a university degree in agricultural studies, and has roped in Georgina, 28, and Katy, 21.
Spring is coming, get prepared for the most productive homestead year ever. Here are 28 important tasks you should do this spring.
Homestead bloggers share their real-life wisdom on how to handle homestead setbacks, or what to do when the going gets rough!
An introduction to How to Raise Ducklings printable cheat sheet you can take when you buy ducklings. It's a plan!
Goal Planning Worksheets to help you make the most of your homesteading year. Get more done by setting actionable goals toward a self sufficient homestead.
Some lessons are easily learned, some not as much. Here's my top 10 most important lessons learned about milking a family cow.
