Sunsets

“People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don’t find myself saying, “Soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner.” I don’t try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds.” -Carl R. Rogers “Sunsets are so beautiful that …

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Tomatillo Cilantro Ranch Dressing

This is the first year we’ve grown tomatillos on the farm. And, if we are completely honest, prior to this summer, I had never purchased or used a tomatillo in any recipe…never. However, we do believe in using what we grow. (Except for eggplant. I still don’t have a love for eggplant…and don’t know that …

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This is the Day

This is the day we’ve waited for! Our hearts couldn’t be happier. Jeff and Whitney are “new” parents, once again. Baby Quinn Miller arrived safe and sound on May 7th. She’s perfect and her older siblings are so excited. Is there anything better than bringing home a new baby? We’re so thankful for this beautiful …

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It’s Branding Day

There aren’t too many cattlemen who love their cattle more than Jeff does. He lives for everything “cattle.” That’s when branding day comes around each year, it’s like Christmas Day. Here are a few shots of today’s action.

Burn, Baby, Burn!

Did you know that fires are an essential tool in farmland management? Each spring, the farmers use controlled burns on the ditches and ditch banks to get them ready for the summer irrigation season. Burning clears away old plants and weeds. This action helps to keep the precious water flowing in the irrigation ditches; and …

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Grandma Dahle’s Chocolate Popcorn

To know her was to love her. Iola Dahle was an amazing lady, an extraordinary cook, a meticulous gardener, and…most importantly…the farmer’s grandma. When Brent looks back on his childhood, his memories of Sundays at Grandma’s house are some of his favorites. Grandma Dahle always thought of the children and tried to make each visit …

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Khorasan Hamburger Buns

We are always looking for ways to improve our nutrition…and were recently introduce to something amazing…KHORASAN FLOUR! Khorasan is an ancient grain; a variety of wheat with a sweet, nutty, and buttery flavor. When milled into flour, khorasan flour feels soft to the touch and has a slight yellow color. Khorasan is high in protein …

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National Read Across America Day

I could go on and on about the importance of parents reading to their children; I’m pretty passionate about it. From the time our children were small, Brent set this as a priority…and with encouragement from his teacher-wife…he read some of the best books aloud to them. From easy readers, to award winning picture books …

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