On the farm, and everywhere, water is vital for life
Eliza Blue's chores remind her water is life. Every drop holds a history of the world, a baptism into a constant reimagining of the same unending dance.
Despite all warnings, ducklings are almost impossible to resist
Despite the mess they create and their other qualities that make keeping them difficult, Eliza Blue has given in and gotten herself a few ducklings.
An imperfect shepherd is thankful for the perfect sheep
The Clun Forest sheep have performed better than Eliza Blue could have hoped, especially during lambing season.
Spring: The busiest time of year
Eliza Blue reflects on all the factors that make spring the busiest time of year around her South Dakota ranch.
There is nothing sweeter than healthy baby lambs
Lately, the early morning and late night flock checks and bottle feedings have been a pleasure for Eliza Blue.
Spending another spring raising bottle lamb babies
Having bottle lambs means getting up early and going to bed late. But Eliza Blue is still captivated by the labor-intensive process.
Glory be to a rainy spring
Wet spring weather has Eliza Blue and her husband busier than usual on their South Dakota ranch. However, they're grateful for the water.
The honor of dealing in extremes
Eliza Blue reflects on the weather extremes that impact operations on her South Dakota ranch.
An ode to sheep shearers
If you’ve ever watched a sheep shearer work, you know it is about as labor intensive a job as exists, according to Eliza Blue.
The perfect sheep
Eliza Blue finds the perfect breed of sheep for her ranch.
