A Family Farm is where the entire family works together, plays together, and makes a life together.
A Family Farm is where the entire family works together, plays together, and makes a life together.
Just a week ago today, the dairy community lost an amazing young lady and her father to a tragic car accident. I have been trying to make sense of this accident ~ I just can not. Instead, I can do my best to help Anna’s mom and sister Kara do the best they can to …
When we hear the word promotion, most think a “limited time offer” or “special item with this purchase”. But for dairy farmers, promotion means so much more. Each dairy farmer is required to pay into a promotion program. In Washington State, I pay into the Dairy Farmers of Washington. This group is responsible for promoting …
We are blessed to have 3 children: Zach 18, Cassy Jo 15, and Joey 14. This photo represents last Tuesday. Why Tuesday? Well, my oldest resumed the next chapter in his WA State FFA State Sentinel journey. He will be in and out of our home for the next year while competing this long sought …
This past weekend I had the privilege to participate in the first voyage of “Bessie” the cow through the world famous Ballard Locks. Ballard Locks is a very popular tourist destination in Seattle. The Dairy Farmers of Washington took the bold and courageous decision to float “Bessie” through the Ballard Locks in celebration of …
When the call came I was not so sure what to expect. I accepted the invite from DMI to the 2017 SXSW event and now its time to get started. The ride from the airport was an adventure. Did everyone know there is no UBER in Austin?? After some quick thinking, I caught a cab …
My 12 year old announced this to me a few days ago. It was in passing, probably after he had read a space story or finished creating another flying object with his legos. I smiled. You see… my 12 year old is diagnosed autistic so I was actually fairly surprised he thought about his future …
Of course I meant to write this right at the turn of the new year. When you live on a farm, many things get in the way of the “to do” list. I had the goal to put down in print a few goals I have for 2017 but horrible below freezing temperatures, snow, and …
