The following is a guest post by fellow farmer, Jill (from Crooked Lake Farm). For more Farm Fact Friday posts, make sure to visit Life on Manitoulin every Friday. Many people see cattle liners while they are driving down the highway and question animal welfare. Are the cattle comfortable, are they safe? We transport our cattle in liners quite frequently: every summer going … [Read more...]
What do we vaccinate cows for? By Jill at Crooked Lake Farm
The following is a guest post by fellow farmer, Jill (from Crooked Lake Farm). This is part two of a two-part series on why vaccinate cattle. Just as young children go for vaccines at different times throughout their life, so do our cattle. Last time, I discussed why we vaccinate our cattle. This week, for Farm Fact Friday, I’ll be sharing with you what we vaccinate our … [Read more...]
Why Do We Vaccinate Our Cows? By Crooked Lake Farm
The following post was written by Jill from Crooked Lake Farm. As a fellow farmer, Jill wishes to engage with other farmers as well as educate non-farmers on what farming is about and what happens on a farm. If you have any questions you wish to ask, please feel free to leave Jill a comment or engage with her on Twitter and Facebook! Why do we vaccinate our cows? In one … [Read more...]
Living on a Beef Farm – Why do we do it?
With all the social media shares on agriculture that have come about with the #farm365 movement started by Andrew Campbell (aka: @FreshAirFarmer), it's great that farmers have a voice and are able to share the realities of farming. @NurseLovesFarmr has been a long-standing #agvocate and it's great to see so many others out there sharing and supporting. When I blogged on the … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why I Came Back To The Farm
The following post was written by Jill from Crooked Lake Farm. As a fellow farmer, Jill wishes to engage with other farmers as well as educate non-farmers on what farming is about and what happens on a farm. If you have any questions you wish to ask, please feel free to leave Jill a comment or engage with her on Twitter andFacebook! Back in December, I was having breakfast … [Read more...]
Farming is More Than a Lifestyle
The following post was written by Jill from Crooked Lake Farm. As a fellow farmer, Jill wishes to engage with other farmers as well as educate non-farmers on what farming is about and what happens on a farm. If you have any questions you wish to ask, please feel free to leave Jill a comment or engage with her on Twitter and Facebook! Farming is more than a … [Read more...]
What Do Cows Eat In the Winter?
Welcome to another edition of #FarmFactFriday. You've asked this question, and Jill is here to answer it. What Do Cows Eat In the Winter? With a foot of snow on the ground and temperatures below zero, many people often ask, what do cows eat in the winter? The simple answer is hay. Most people are familiar the a cows diet in the summer, acres and acres of lush green grass. … [Read more...]
Life on the Farm #FarmFactFriday
Being a farmer's wife and living on a working farm, I realize there are many questions about what life on a farm is like. I want to include the perspectives of farmers and believe it is a good idea for people to get to know the farmers who grow their food. For this reason, I have teamed up with a few people in the ag world to best answer questions the public may have. We … [Read more...]
Harvest Vegetable, Beef and Rice Soup
We had a great harvest season and have a few remaining squash, beets, and carrots from the garden. With the weather and temperature making it feel a lot like Winter already, it's time for Harvest Vegetable, Beef and Rice Soup! Thank goodness we're a soup-loving family! I've included two versions: One to make in your dutch oven or heavy pot and one that can be made in … [Read more...]
What are you Thankful for? #ThankFALL
Cool, crisp air, swirling leaves of reds and golds, and warm, fuzzy sweaters all remind me of Fall. Fall reminds me of Thanksgiving, and Thanksgiving reminds me of family. The house bursting with warmth and love, the holidays are what I love the most. I know some people stress out about hosting Thanksgiving dinner, but I actually love it. It makes me happy to cook a turkey … [Read more...]
Savoury Zucchini Bake
With this being harvest season on the farm, I've been spending hours in the garden and in the kitchen! In fact, I'm starting to feel like Mr. Fredricksen from the Disney movie, Up! when he gets out of bed and stretches his back. Being hunched over in the garden for hours sure does a number on my back. I must be getting old! With all the zucchini we get every year, I have … [Read more...]
Do You Ever Lie to Your Kids?
I stood outside in shock. I wasn't sure if I was sad or upset. There was a lump in my throat and a knot in my stomach. I found one of Little One's bunnies lifeless and its littermate suffering from some kind of neurological issue. The way its head was tilted to one side and looking up to the sky, I knew something was wrong. That, and the fact that it showed no interest … [Read more...]
Life on the Farm
Some days, I wake up and wonder... "How did I end up living on Manitoulin?" "How did I end up marrying a farmer?" "Am I able to be a farmer's wife?" Life on Manitoulin is heavenly (most of the time). It is not without its issues though, but overall, it is a wonderful life. We live on a farm, grow our own food, have a healthy environment to raise our child, and … [Read more...]
For the love of good food!
Every now and then, we meet people we connect with through shared passions, hobbies, and interests. Most of you already know how much I love cooking and entertaining. When I discovered there was another food blogger on Manitoulin Island, I was so excited! Oh, and she's not just another food blogger! She's also a fellow Food Bloggers of Canada blogger! I became a member in … [Read more...]
A Peek into my Rustic Kitchen
Many of you know I love to cook and host dinner parties and get-togethers. Some of you have asked to see my kitchen. We're still in the planning stages for our kitchen reno and quite frankly, I have no idea where to begin! Since the kitchen is the hub of the household and where memories are made (long dinners spent with loved ones, gathering around while the meals are … [Read more...]