Tag: life on small farm
Gearing Up for Summer
First cutting hay is done, and it’s time to check in with all the animals and the projects going on for the summer. Note: -We…
In the Field, in the Garden, and in the Freezer
In the field with the cattle and clipping pastures, in the garden pruning plants and talking about insects/diseases, and in the freezer picking up beef…
Back to the Farmers Market!
A nice summer day, great customers, good food, and a busy market…What could be better? For Farm / Channel merchandise: https://farmfocused.com/just-a-few-acres-farm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justafewacresfarm/?hl=en Note: -We…
I GOOFED UP! Installing Subdrainage in Clay Soil – The Big Dig Part 3
I goofed up my subdrainage in more ways than one. Let’s find a solution specific to clay soil. For Farm / Channel merchandise: https://farmfocused.com/just-a-few-acres-farm/ Instagram:…
Can You Dig It?
We can dig it! We start our day by moving the laying hens to a new spot, then it’s on to placing stone, pipe, and…
Painting Begins | Farmall 856 Restoration Episode 12
Finally! Prepping, priming, and painting the Farmall 856 power train. For Farm / Channel merchandise: https://farmfocused.com/just-a-few-acres-farm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justafewacresfarm/?hl=en Note: -We do not offer farm tours…
Winning the Battle But Losing the War – International Truck Part 2
I am gaining ground against the engine in the 1955 International R-172 truck. But is the war already lost? For Farm / Channel merchandise: https://farmfocused.com/just-a-few-acres-farm/…
Raking, Baling, and Loading the Last Hay of the Year
Let’s get this hay finished and in the barn! For Farm / Channel merchandise: https://farmfocused.com/just-a-few-acres-farm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justafewacresfarm/?hl=en Note: -We do not offer farm tours or…
Today is the Big Day! Dividing the Herd for Breeding
We’re dividing the cattle herd for breeding, and turning our two bulls out with the cattle. For Farm / Channel merchandise: https://farmfocused.com/just-a-few-acres-farm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justafewacresfarm/?hl=en Note:…
Morning Chores and Grading the Winter Pasture
Morning chores, finishing the grading of the cattle’s winter pasture, and regarding the unkept areas on our farm. For Farm / Channel merchandise: https://farmfocused.com/just-a-few-acres-farm/ Instagram:…
Bringing Out the Big Gun
A big job and a new tool. For Farm / Channel merchandise: https://farmfocused.com/just-a-few-acres-farm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justafewacresfarm/?hl=en Note: -We do not offer farm tours or accept visitors…
Buried Treasures and Ready Fields
What useful buried treasures are left to discover on the farm? For Farm / Channel merchandise: https://farmfocused.com/just-a-few-acres-farm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justafewacresfarm/?hl=en Note: -We do not offer farm…
John Deere…On THIS Farm?
What? I thought I would never…I have a 3 bottom John Deere plow that needs some work to make it functional again. Let’s tear in….
Cutting Black Walnut and a Treat for the Cattle
Cutting black walnut trees for firewood and lumber, and hauling a treat for the cattle into the winter pasture. For Farm / Channel merchandise: https://farmfocused.com/just-a-few-acres-farm/…
Stumped.
Site clearing for the shop includes the removal of a few underground obstacles… For Farm / Channel merchandise: https://farmfocused.com/just-a-few-acres-farm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justafewacresfarm/?hl=en Note: -We do not…
Pratfalls and Cattle Crap
It’s the first sunny day in two months! Time to clean out the cattle barn. For Farm / Channel merchandise: https://farmfocused.com/just-a-few-acres-farm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justafewacresfarm/?hl=en Note: -We…
