A Spring Planting Prayer

As spring planting gets underway I wanted to share this simple prayer for all of the farmers, crops, planting season and growing season.

Taste of Iowa Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie boards are an easy way to serve snacks or appetizers in a fun and festive way, and after attending a Charcuterie Class with CommonGround Iowa, I was inspired to make my own version highlighting Iowa products!

Cake Mix Coffee Cake

Are you looking for a flavorful and easy coffee cake that the whole family will enjoy? Then try this Buttermilk Coffee Cake that uses a yellow cake mix! You'll love this cake's tangy and rich flavor.

Sustainable Farming Supporting Communities

Have you ever heard the phrase "it takes a village to to raise a child"? Well, when it comes to farming, it "takes a village" to support and create a sustainable community.

The view of my local community, Latimer, Iowa, from my front yard

5 Family Friendly Iowa State Park Trails

One of our family's favorite ways to explore and enjoy the outdoors is by going on trails at different state parks in our home state of Iowa. With 83 state parks and recreation areas, you're never too far away from creating your own adventure.

Mom, What's for Dinner?

"Mom, what's for dinner?"

Sound familiar? While I love cooking, making healthy, tasty and affordable meals for my growing family of six that everyone will eat, can sometimes be stressful!

Raising the Best Pig to Meet Consumer Demand

One of our main goals as farmers is to provide healthy, affordable food for people across the country and even the world. In order to have those cuts of pork the consumer wants at their local grocery store, butcher shop or restaurant, we watch consumer demands and in the last two years have changed our genetics to a Large White Duroc crossbreed to meet those wants.