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Kerla’s Beard

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My future son-in-law, Kerla, is growing a beard! How can that be? He’s only 8 months old!

Livin’ in the Ozarks

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I didn’t know what to write about this week, so I asked Mom. She said, "Why don’t you write about where you live?”

Coping with Pet Loss

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The loss of a pet or farm animal can be devastating. Cope with the grief by memorializing your pet’s life.

Moon, Moon

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Mom is confused. June is supposed to be the Green Beetle Moon and July is the Dragonfly Moon, but we have green beetles and dragonflies darting all over the place!

Vaccinate Horses Against Mosquito-borne Viruses

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Protect horses during the summer from diseases spread by insects.

Skunked

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Last Thursday night our Border Collie, Stranger, got up in the night because he had to go out and pee.

Select a Safe Riding Helmet

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During National Helmet Awareness Day, helmet manufacturers and horseback riders team up to educate the public about safe riding headgear.

Meet the Beetles

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At dawn last Friday morning when Tank and Uzzi and I woke up, we heard a weird humming outside in the air. Something kept going ping! against the side of our Port-a-Hut, too.

Sam the Lamb

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Mom and Dad were really worried when Sam the lamb’s mama died.

Pet-loss Support Resources

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These resources will help you cope with the loss of your favorite dog, cat or other farm pet

Prepare Livestock for Hurricanes

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Set your plan now for disaster preparedness and emergency livestock evacuation to keep you and your livestock safe this hurricane season.

Way Too Hot

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An awful thing happened on our farm yesterday afternoon. Our mama sheep, Baatiste, died from heat stroke.

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