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Farming Season is Here and Paul turns 7!!!

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Michelle Sweeten

While it seemed forever at the time, it didn't take too long for spring to finally arrive to northern Indiana.  For a while it felt like things were moving in slow motion.  However time keeps moving.  The lilacs are blooming, … Continue reading →

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October sneaks up on us…..

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Michelle Sweeten
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And we are still attempting to finish the hay season! Jeremy is sneaking out to the woods whenever he can to hunt for deer. Paul has gone with him, and he has promised Ruth she may go as well. It … Continue reading →

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September Saturday Fun!

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Michelle Sweeten
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  September is here and seems to be in a huge hurry! The kids and I spent the first Saturday of September working on the house. We also made salsa on Labor Day! It was so nice to be able … Continue reading →

Posted in Farm | Tagged Fall, Fun, kids, September, zoo | Leave a reply

While We Are Waiting…

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Michelle Sweeten
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Posted in Farm | Tagged canning, family, family time, farming, home canning, kids, life, Working mom | 2 Replies

Outside fun, and too much work!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Michelle Sweeten
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May has been the dryest we have ever had! Which means lots of good days to be outside. Rusty and Barney are both enjoying getting to know the kids. Ruth especially has an affinity for our long-eared friends. The swing … Continue reading →

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Time is Marching on!

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Michelle Sweeten
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The wonderfully warm weather has allowed us to do a lot of things that normally waits for May! The kids are having a blast playing outside nearly every day. Paul has learned to ride his bike without the training wheels! … Continue reading →

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Farm living perk or annoyance?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Michelle Sweeten
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Two days after Christmas Jeremy comes in after doing chores and says, “a heifer calved, can I bring it in here?” What can a person say? It was well below freezing and I knew the calf wouldn’t survive out in … Continue reading →

Posted in Farm | Tagged bucket calf, calves, family, Farm life, farming, Indiana farm | Leave a reply

November goes out with a white bang!

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Michelle Sweeten
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Yes it was predicted, and yes we ignored it!  However 10 inches in November is pretty rare.  The biggest issue with it was the inches and inches of rain that came before the snow. Literaly hundreds of power lines were … Continue reading →

Posted in Farm | Tagged family, Farm life, farming, Indiana farm, snow, winter | Leave a reply

An Apple a Day….

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Michelle Sweeten
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Posted in Farm | Tagged family, Farm life, farming, Indiana farm | Leave a reply

Saying goodbye to heifers!

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Michelle Sweeten
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Today we sold some of the close-up heifers (getting ready to calve).  The first of those were loaded and arrived at their new dairy today.  Things were uneventful as Jeremy had plenty of good help.  None of the animals jumped … Continue reading →

Posted in Farm | Tagged calves, custom raising, dairy heifers, fall day, family, Farm life, farming, Indiana farm, loading cattle | Leave a reply

Time is getting away from me….

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Michelle Sweeten
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August is here…..

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Michelle Sweeten
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Indiana is still HOT HOT HOT!  Paul asks every 2-3 days if tomorrow is going to be cold.  Jeremy started early one day last week and was able to get the heifers worked (wormed, pregnancy checks, etc).  It was overdue, and we … Continue reading →

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Hot Hot Hot

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Michelle Sweeten
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The corn is curling and I am worried about pollination.  We do not have any corn this year.  However many of our friends and neighbors do.  The beans seem to be surving well, even on the sandy soils.  Our beans … Continue reading →

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Big week!

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Michelle Sweeten
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The hay barn before all the hay was unloaded.  Somehow we had REALLY great week, though I’m not sure how many more 18 hour days Jeremy can take. The old ’71 Autocar semi with a load of hay.  In addition … Continue reading →

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Sweeten Bridge is Falling Down!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Michelle Sweeten
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Yes it is true!  The small bridge at the end of our driveway is falling down.  Between the heavy rains and a groundhog the bridge is missing it’s south foundation.  The county moved the bridge to the top of their … Continue reading →

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Where is June going so fast?

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Michelle Sweeten
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First cutting is nearly done.  This has by far been the rainiest spring I can remember.  Our soybeans look good, but will need another spray of roundup.  The beans are on sandy soil so the rain is good for them.  … Continue reading →

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Building a Farm Business and Growing a Family

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Michelle Sweeten
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We beat the rain again!

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Michelle Sweeten
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Making Silage bales I went generic cialis out at 9:45 Wednesday night to snap this shot of Jeremy.  He still had some bales in the field and rain was coming.  After starting at 6 that morning he finally came to … Continue reading →

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The marshmallows are ripe!

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Michelle Sweeten
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Making hay while the sun shines!!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Michelle Sweeten
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