April 6, 2020 – Pig Breeding – Artificial Insemination

We are in the midst of pig breeding season on our small farm. We have 11 sows and gilts in … More

March 10, 2020 – Inducing Parturition in Sows

We have two sows that are at their 114 day of pregnancy today. We know the exact breeding date because … More

Have you ever been thanked for just doing your job? Feels great, doesn’t it? In today’s world, everyone is so … More

We have been at our district livestock show the past 3 days. If you know me at all, you know … More

All activities that you are involved in as a child prepare you for adulthood. I love livestock shows for that … More

It’s Mini Farm Day. The day was spent leading school children through two barns full of farm animals. Many of … More

It’s moving day! Not for us, for the 4-H animals. Today our entire 4-H club moved all of their show … More

As we begin to prepare for the upcoming livestock shows, we must clean and pack everything that is required to … More

We have 3 litters of piglets! Here is the “birth story” Young female pigs are called gilts. Once they give … More