Tag: family
Coaches turn boys to men
For four years, Coach Jon opened team texts with the salutation “Gentlemen …” until one day, in a blink, our boys grew into the young men he helped assure they would be.
Building character starts in childhood
We had lots of ways to build character on those farms, the land so wide open we could explore a new section every day.
Food for thought
Recently, I have become a completely split personality when it comes to cooking.
Ask Jen about how her mom’s homemade pizza brings her family...
Grandma, a.k.a., my mom, does her fair share of ordering delivery pizza, but when she has the time and audience, her homemade pizza is to die for. It’s her crust.
Picture this: Life is fleeting
I easily snap 3,000 photos every month. It's probably closer to 10,000, but I edged the number down so as not to appear entirely crazy.
Can you find a new farm owner who is not a...
For many, it’s ‘out of the box’ thinking to consider having someone outside the family assume the ownership and management of a farm, but it may be a viable option to consider.
A wild family tree rooted in hard work and fun memories
Many farmhands passed through our farm and each one became a part of our family. They were like brothers growing up, and I have fond memories with each of them.
Meadow Grove Farm: For Dan Hartzell, it’s not just family history,...
The Hartzell family broke ground for an addition to the freestall barn last fall and wrapped up construction this spring. The goal is to increase the herd to 300 Holsteins.
Farm tales from today or yesterday still resonate
Uncle Honey never set out to break the throttle off our Oliver 77; it just “you know, broke.” Tales from the farm, yesterday and today.
When all words seem inadequate
I am rarely at a loss for words. In fact I tend to think — and write — in 800 word increments. But there are times when there simply are no words.
