John HogelandMay 8, 2020Time to Choose a Side(ing)The siding for our home arrives today, marking the beginning of the last (?) leg of this old farmhouse remodel.
John HogelandOct 11, 2019The Farm HouseNearly 150-years old, what we have come to call the Farm House stands forlorn on a hill two miles from the family farm.
Beth HoffmanOct 4, 2019Off to the Feedlot?Long before we moved to the farm, I told John I did not want to be in the livestock business. Specifically, the cattle business.
Beth HoffmanAug 5, 2019Water Heaters or Dancing ButterfliesInside, my mind is racing. There are so many little logistical things to deal with. But outside, the weather is glorious.
Beth HoffmanJul 26, 2019A Week in the Life (in Photos) A photo is worth a thousand words...here is a sampling of what our week was like in photos.
John HogelandMar 2, 2019And We're Off!All farm leases start on the first of March in Iowa. Today is that day. I took a long walk around the farm...our farm. Granted, we are...
Beth HoffmanFeb 19, 2019A Prayer to the Everyday ChallengesToday's blog post is not about the farm per se, but about life more generally. John just left for Iowa for a month (to broadcast all...
John HogelandFeb 4, 2019Sore Shoulders and Achy BacksI remember the day clearly. A black, baldy cow that we were trying to get in to give her her yearly shots was getting mean. Most cows...
John HogelandDec 4, 2018The Red Oak and the SawyerThe saying goes that a mighty oak grows from a tiny acorn, but in my case a mighty pile of lumber grew from one mighty oak. Four years...
Beth HoffmanNov 29, 2018But When?Many of you have asked in the past few days since our big announcement that we signed a lease - when are you moving? The answer is a bit...
Beth HoffmanNov 26, 2018Flying ForwardHoly guacamole – it looks like it is true. We will be heading to Iowa to be farmers. My thoughts? As you may have seen over the course...
Beth HoffmanJan 6, 2018Winter in IowaI have come home to Iowa for Christmas and New Years this year. I arrived and the temperature dropped almost 40 degrees overnight. The...