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Becca

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I am a mother of six, married to a never-saw-it-comin' aspiring farmer in Southern Minnesota. As new farmers, I write about our transition from the city to the country with hopes of sharing our joy and gratitude for all that we are learning.
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For the Birds

  • October 28, 2022
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I wrote in the fall newsletter about our twice-a-year visit from thousands and thousands of birds. The birds are all black, the size of robins. They fill every tree in…
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Some Goat

  • October 27, 2022
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Darcy was the very first mammal we got on our farm. Well, her and her daughter Precious. But Precious was not actually very precious in the way of being well-loved.…
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Braiding Onions with Grandma

  • October 20, 2022
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I have always said my favorite days on the farm are when all sorts of family show up to join in the fun. This happens especially at harvest time and…
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Hattie is Seven

  • October 18, 2022
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Hattie came to me the morning of her birthday and told me a bit remiss, “I standed on the top of the steps with my arms out to see if…
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The Festival of Tents

  • October 12, 2022
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The day we harvested our pumpkins I remembered the funny thing about the pumpkin harvest: the pumpkins become toys. They always do. Not as balls, but as items to haul…
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Read All About It!

  • October 11, 2022
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I have this image of a pile of leaves, caught up in the wind. They swirl around in the air, and it’s beautiful and fun and chaotic. For me, every…
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