New Farm Members!
We may hit 90 again this weekend. We’ve had full farm days the past few days! Monday, we started rounds early so we could leave before 0700 in order to get the hogs to the processor by 0900. We made i
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Colonel's Blog
322 posts on farm life, food freedom and raising real food in the Missouri Ozarks. Fighter-pilot habits applied to livestock, with the wins and the failures both written down.
National Financial Crisis
It was a sunny mid-70s day that started and will end with rain. Beautiful! Yesterday started with quick rounds and a rush to the market. We find it interesting that they call it a “Farmers” market. Fa
Hog Training
The Fast Jet today is the Mighty-Mighty F-15E Strike Eagle flying low in Wales this week. It was a warm day following a rainy night. We’re so very grateful for the rain! The animals are all doing well
"Egg Police" Visit
The weather is warm today, mid 80s after a rainy Tuesday and cool Wednesday. There is more rain in the forecast for this weekend. The grass is happy! The animals are all doing well on the farm today w
RV Feels...
The weather is great, 50 degrees this morning and sunny and 80 this evening. We had a bit of rain overnight Saturday night and it looks like maybe some more on Wednesday. The humidity is low and the g
Beef's a Huge Hit!
I'd like to start this blog by welcoming a few new folks to the family, it's great to have you joining the conversation! I encourage you to check out the blog section of our website where you can see
We've Got the Beef!
The weather today was low 70s and sunny after a cloudy and rainy day yesterday. The temps seem to be transitioning away from summer heat to fall temperate. As I’m sure you can guess, I’m staying busy!
3-Day Update!
Where were you 22 years ago? We were stationed at RAF Lakenheath England and had just returned from the travel office purchasing tickets for our move back to the US to attend pilot training. … We have
No Private Vehicles by 2030!
The weather has been awesome, low 80s and sunny. As long as we get some rain every few days, this weather can stay as long as it wants! The animals are great on the farm today. The new piglets settled
No Meat by 2030!
The storms did move through last night with another strong gust front but no damage here on the farm. The weather was low 80s and sunny today. The animals are doing well. The storms prompted 7 lambs,
Early Opportunity to Watch Episode 6!
The weather was a bit cooler today but no rain. We are under a severe thunderstorm watch tonight, we’d love the rain but can do without the “storm” portion! The animals are doing well today, with one
Piglets and Beef Chicks on Pasture!
I hope you have thoroughly enjoyed your holiday weekend! The weather here was warm and dry until this afternoon when a thunderstorm rolled through and dropped an inch of rain in about 30 minutes and t