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Read more about the article 5 Easy Steps to Get You on the Water
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5 Easy Steps to Get You on the Water

A beginner’s guide to a first float. When the summer solstice comes around, a day on the lake/river sounds like the perfect way to cool down! But for those of…

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June 7, 2021
Adventure / Destinations

Low Water River Hike

Too low to float doesn't mean rivers are out! The best, most isolated, and unmanaged public land isn’t really land at all. At least not for most of the year,…

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October 11, 2020
Read more about the article Wood Splitting and It’s Perks
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Wood Splitting and It’s Perks

Post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Often times, when a person moves out to the country, they find themselves with many dying or…

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October 5, 2020
Read more about the article 5 Tips For Planning Your Move To The Country
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5 Tips For Planning Your Move To The Country

Your first country home doesn’t have to be your last. Moving to my husband’s 6 acres was daunting, to say the least. Turning onto what I used to call dirt…

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September 28, 2020
Read more about the article 5 Things We Downsized To Be More Eco-Friendly
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5 Things We Downsized To Be More Eco-Friendly

During shelter-in place, Nick and I spent some time thinking about the things we have downsized and what else we could change in order to reduce our carbon/debt footprint (while saving the turtles.)

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September 14, 2020
Read more about the article Why Gravel Bike Rides Are the Way to Go
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Why Gravel Bike Rides Are the Way to Go

Tips on creating your own gravel bike ride, or taking the route we've selected. Starting in Garden City and experiencing the Lincoln WPA area during your ride.

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August 17, 2020
Read more about the article 6 Hurdles That Prevent You From Getting Outside
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6 Hurdles That Prevent You From Getting Outside

The emotional, physical, and mental well-being that comes from getting outside is pervasive and will positively impact all aspects of your life. That being said, the modern world seems to…

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August 3, 2020
Read more about the article Nearby Public Land You Can Explore Tomorrow
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Nearby Public Land You Can Explore Tomorrow

Waterfowl Production Areas, the answer to the question I've Googled a thousand times, "things to do near me." Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) are sections of public land federally funded to…

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July 27, 2020
Read more about the article 5 Easy Steps to Grill on Riverbanks
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5 Easy Steps to Grill on Riverbanks

An easy way to mix up your canoe trip is to create a make-shift, charcoal grill on the river.

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June 19, 2020
Read more about the article Canoe the Le Sueur River in Minnesota
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Canoe the Le Sueur River in Minnesota

An extensive guide to help you travel down the Le Sueur River in Southern Minnesota.

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May 27, 2020

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  • Had a cancellation for today and now have 8 gallons available 🥛🥛 Pick up today only, we’re open 9-3! 50279 185th St, Lake Crystal, MN 56055

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  • We’re now up to 3 bottle babies here at the farm 🐮 plus, a neat new calf shed for everyone!

Sunshine had a bull calf last Friday! All went well and she’s jumping right back into milking like an old pro 🐄It’s nice to have an evened parlor again, with 6 lactating cows to milk!

We break from calving now until Jersey Girl’s due date at the end of May 🤠

#rawmilk #dairycows #bottlecalves
  • Thank God for fresh cows!! 🐄🤠 We have more milk available again!

2 of our girls have calved, 2 more to go!! 🥛🥛

#minnesota #rawmilk #rawmilkdairy #dairyfarmer #straightupoutside
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  • I’m going to be posting & sharing a bit of the “how to” for chicken set up over the next few weeks 🐣 I’m happy to answer any questions you have in the mean time 🍳 

Does your town permit backyard chickens?? Check the link in my stories for MN city ordinances & search your town! 👍🏻

#backyardchickens #growyourown #homesteading #fresheggs
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  • In the winter we feed anything from large round bales to small squares, from alfalfa to baleage (fermented hay). We source most of our hay from neighbors/friends or scout it out on Craig’s List 🌱 

Although grain would up production, we feel that sticking to a natural diet of grasses is best for our herd & milk quality 🌱 

Keeping dairy cows through winter is also a balance of feeding the right kinds of hay! To maintain production, we feed a lot of first cutting hay & never force cows to “finish” a bale 🌱

Do you keep a dairy cow? Are you thinking about it? What questions do you have about winter feed 🌱⬇️

#dairycows #rawmilk #farmdirect #homestead #familymilkcow #catholicrurallife
  • Rainy days call for a hot cocoa! ☕️🥰

#rawmilk #farmdirect #dairyfarmers #minnesota #catholicworker #recipe
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Had a cancellation for today and now have 8 gallons available 🥛🥛 Pick up today only, we’re open 9-3! 50279 185th St, Lake Crystal, MN 56055

Message to reserve milk! 🐮🐮

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Had a cancellation for today and now have 8 gallons available 🥛🥛 Pick up today only, we’re open 9-3! 50279 185th St, Lake Crystal, MN 56055 Message to reserve milk! 🐮🐮 #rawmilk #minnesota #mankato #lakecrystalmn #dairyfarm
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We’re now up to 3 bottle babies here at the farm 🐮 plus, a neat new calf shed for everyone!

Sunshine had a bull calf last Friday! All went well and she’s jumping right back into milking like an old pro 🐄It’s nice to have an evened parlor again, with 6 lactating cows to milk!

We break from calving now until Jersey Girl’s due date at the end of May 🤠

#rawmilk #dairycows #bottlecalves
We’re now up to 3 bottle babies here at the farm 🐮 plus, a neat new calf shed for everyone!

Sunshine had a bull calf last Friday! All went well and she’s jumping right back into milking like an old pro 🐄It’s nice to have an evened parlor again, with 6 lactating cows to milk!

We break from calving now until Jersey Girl’s due date at the end of May 🤠

#rawmilk #dairycows #bottlecalves
We’re now up to 3 bottle babies here at the farm 🐮 plus, a neat new calf shed for everyone!

Sunshine had a bull calf last Friday! All went well and she’s jumping right back into milking like an old pro 🐄It’s nice to have an evened parlor again, with 6 lactating cows to milk!

We break from calving now until Jersey Girl’s due date at the end of May 🤠

#rawmilk #dairycows #bottlecalves
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We’re now up to 3 bottle babies here at the farm 🐮 plus, a neat new calf shed for everyone! Sunshine had a bull calf last Friday! All went well and she’s jumping right back into milking like an old pro 🐄It’s nice to have an evened parlor again, with 6 lactating cows to milk! We break from calving now until Jersey Girl’s due date at the end of May 🤠 #rawmilk #dairycows #bottlecalves
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Thank God for fresh cows!! 🐄🤠 We have more milk available again! 2 of our girls have calved, 2 more to go!! 🥛🥛 #minnesota #rawmilk #rawmilkdairy #dairyfarmer #straightupoutside
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Easter blessings to all!! ✝️💐🐰
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Peter Maurin, pray for us! 🙏🏼

#catholicfarmer #petermaurin #catholicworker #dairyfarm #cows
Peter Maurin, pray for us! 🙏🏼

#catholicfarmer #petermaurin #catholicworker #dairyfarm #cows
Peter Maurin, pray for us! 🙏🏼

#catholicfarmer #petermaurin #catholicworker #dairyfarm #cows
Peter Maurin, pray for us! 🙏🏼

#catholicfarmer #petermaurin #catholicworker #dairyfarm #cows
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I’m going to be posting & sharing a bit of the “how to” for chicken set up over the next few weeks 🐣 I’m happy to answer any questions you have in the mean time 🍳 

Does your town permit backyard chickens?? Check the link in my stories for MN city ordinances & search your town! 👍🏻

#backyardchickens #growyourown #homesteading #fresheggs
I’m going to be posting & sharing a bit of the “how to” for chicken set up over the next few weeks 🐣 I’m happy to answer any questions you have in the mean time 🍳 

Does your town permit backyard chickens?? Check the link in my stories for MN city ordinances & search your town! 👍🏻

#backyardchickens #growyourown #homesteading #fresheggs
I’m going to be posting & sharing a bit of the “how to” for chicken set up over the next few weeks 🐣 I’m happy to answer any questions you have in the mean time 🍳 

Does your town permit backyard chickens?? Check the link in my stories for MN city ordinances & search your town! 👍🏻

#backyardchickens #growyourown #homesteading #fresheggs
I’m going to be posting & sharing a bit of the “how to” for chicken set up over the next few weeks 🐣 I’m happy to answer any questions you have in the mean time 🍳 

Does your town permit backyard chickens?? Check the link in my stories for MN city ordinances & search your town! 👍🏻

#backyardchickens #growyourown #homesteading #fresheggs
I’m going to be posting & sharing a bit of the “how to” for chicken set up over the next few weeks 🐣 I’m happy to answer any questions you have in the mean time 🍳 

Does your town permit backyard chickens?? Check the link in my stories for MN city ordinances & search your town! 👍🏻

#backyardchickens #growyourown #homesteading #fresheggs
I’m going to be posting & sharing a bit of the “how to” for chicken set up over the next few weeks 🐣 I’m happy to answer any questions you have in the mean time 🍳 

Does your town permit backyard chickens?? Check the link in my stories for MN city ordinances & search your town! 👍🏻

#backyardchickens #growyourown #homesteading #fresheggs
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I’m going to be posting & sharing a bit of the “how to” for chicken set up over the next few weeks 🐣 I’m happy to answer any questions you have in the mean time 🍳 Does your town permit backyard chickens?? Check the link in my stories for MN city ordinances & search your town! 👍🏻 #backyardchickens #growyourown #homesteading #fresheggs
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In the winter we feed anything from large round bales to small squares, from alfalfa to baleage (fermented hay). We source most of our hay from neighbors/friends or scout it out on Craig’s List 🌱 

Although grain would up production, we feel that sticking to a natural diet of grasses is best for our herd & milk quality 🌱 

Keeping dairy cows through winter is also a balance of feeding the right kinds of hay! To maintain production, we feed a lot of first cutting hay & never force cows to “finish” a bale 🌱

Do you keep a dairy cow? Are you thinking about it? What questions do you have about winter feed 🌱⬇️

#dairycows #rawmilk #farmdirect #homestead #familymilkcow #catholicrurallife
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In the winter we feed anything from large round bales to small squares, from alfalfa to baleage (fermented hay). We source most of our hay from neighbors/friends or scout it out on Craig’s List 🌱 Although grain would up production, we feel that sticking to a natural diet of grasses is best for our herd & milk quality 🌱 Keeping dairy cows through winter is also a balance of feeding the right kinds of hay! To maintain production, we feed a lot of first cutting hay & never force cows to “finish” a bale 🌱 Do you keep a dairy cow? Are you thinking about it? What questions do you have about winter feed 🌱⬇️ #dairycows #rawmilk #farmdirect #homestead #familymilkcow #catholicrurallife
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