I may have an opportunity to decide if I want to change my vocation. I may be able to acquire a 150 Acre farm off the grid with some help from some friends. I for one have zero practical knowledge of farming, particularly using general methods from the 50's. I need good solid wisdom that folks in this area have to balance my book learning. My possible location is in the Ozarks more to the SE section of Missouri.
Is there anybody willing to verify / share/ help with information? I could go into g… Continue

Well fall has arrived at the farm. We have just finished having a new septic system put in - what an ordeal that is - the project has been going on since last April - What with county reg and trying to schedule the work - it took longer than expected. The good news is some of the problems with water flow into the old system are corrected with the new system. Finish up with Farmer's markets this coming Saturday at Overland Park. Now off to our winter shows.

Fall processing of chickens and emus a… Continue

Must Watch! Why hamburger is a gamble: A look at the bacteria dangerous to our health found in the foods that we eat.

Acclaimed interviewer and broadcast journalist Charlie Rose takes a look at food safety with David Kessler, former FDA commissioner, Michael Pollan, Michael Mo… Continue

Genetically Modified Organisms:

If This Doesn’t Convince You, Nothing Will


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We have just seen the longest day of the year, and are now moving full into summer--a time of health and growth.

Tomato plants have blooms, the flower gardens are filling out and the baby birds in my tree are leaving their nests. I find that I need to water my plants every day in this heat… Continue