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The Great Farm Recyclers

Posted on February 24, 2018 by ForagingFebruary 24, 2018

This morning was bright and sunny, so what was I doing in our dark barn?  Cleaning the pig pen of course!  Meet the new farm recyclers, 3 Berkshire hogs, 2 bred sows and boar. Amy is very happy with this latest … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Farm, Livestock, Pigs, Winter | Tagged baleage, Chores, hay, Michigan, pigs, recylers, Upper Peninsula Michigan, winter

Winter 2018

Posted on February 6, 2018 by ForagingFebruary 6, 2018

Every year we approach winter thinking life will slow down.  I’m not really sure where we get that idea. So with that in mind, this year we kept 20 bred heifers and a bull.  Which involved a new watering system … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Farm, Photos, Winter | Tagged children, Farm life, farming, UP Michigan, winter

One Year

Posted on June 21, 2016 by ForagingJune 21, 2016

The last year has been an adventure for the Sweeten Family and our farm.  Moving 460 miles north to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan has stretched us in ways that we never imagined.  We continue to find ourselves marveling that … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, childhood dream farming tractors, Devotional, Farm | Tagged blessings, Christian Family, Farm life, farming, reflections, UP Michigan, Upper Peninsula Michigan

It’s Time to get Outside!

Posted on May 23, 2016 by ForagingMay 23, 2016

We had one more small snow on May 15, 2016!  Paul enjoyed his 10th Birthday anyway and we laughed about getting snow.  Grandma came for a long visit and we enjoyed sharing our new home with her. My college class … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Farm | Tagged family, farming, garden, Livestock, spring, UP Michigan

The Puzzle Pieces are Continuing to fall into Place and Spring!

Posted on May 2, 2016 by ForagingMay 2, 2016

Spring!  Need I say more?  The Sand hill cranes have returned, the skunks are awake, and dandelions and violets are blooming. The kids are convinced it is summer despite the frosty mornings.  We enjoyed celebrating Easter with our church family … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Farm, Just life, Photos, Plans, Reflection, Thankful | Tagged Faith, family, life, Michigan Farm, Puzzle, UP Farm, Upper Peninsula Michigan, Working mom

When 19 Above Sounds Like a Heat Wave!

Posted on February 15, 2016 by ForagingFebruary 15, 2016

Yesterday it was 19 above (Fahrenheit) so we strapped on snowshoes, and cross country skis and spent an hour traipsing around the fields. The snow had a nice crust and I hope to get out again soon!  Jeremy opted for his … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Farm

Happy 2016!

Posted on January 1, 2016 by ForagingJanuary 1, 2016

It is pretty incredible to think back to a year ago and realize how far God has brought us.  I want to take this time and thank everyone for their prayers, advice, and help. Moving our family and farm 460 miles … Continue reading →

Posted in Farm, Just life, Photos, Thankful | Tagged 2015, 2016, Christian Family, Faith, family photos, Michigan Farm, UP Michigan

It is All About Perspective

Posted on November 14, 2015 by ForagingNovember 14, 2015

A few months ago, something Paul said has continued to stick with me.  He turned his calendar to the upcoming month nearly a week before the month was up!  Now generally my calendars do not get changed until at least a … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Devotional, Farm | Tagged children, Christian Family, Donkey, Farm life, Mule, Trusting, UP Michigan | Leave a reply

Putting Down Roots

Posted on November 6, 2015 by ForagingNovember 6, 2015

We have been experiencing a fantastic fall here in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  Paul and Ruth have adapted well to their new school.  Jeremy is back to his Agronomist job after two weeks travel west for an elk hunting … Continue reading →

Posted in Farm | Tagged Christian Family, Farm life, finances, Hunting, snow, Upper Peninsula Michigan | Leave a reply

Yooper Farmers

Posted on September 9, 2015 by ForagingNovember 6, 2015

 We are officially settled and farming in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  The weather has been wonderful and we love the new farm.  Local farmers have been very helpful and nice to work with.  The barns are full of high … Continue reading →

Posted in Farm, Just life, Photos | Tagged Eastern Upper Peninsula, family, farmers, farming, kids, local, reflections, UP Michigan | Leave a reply

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