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FARM ANIMALS NOT JUST LIVESTOCK

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

Growing up on a farm was one of the best gifts that I have ever received.  With it came with great responsibility at a young age. There were several animals to take care of, all of which my brother and … Continue reading →

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MY QUACKY-Y PETS

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

About 20 miles outside Normal, IL lies a small town of 600 people called Danvers. I grew up on the outskirts with my Mom and Dad, Sister, two dogs and a large amount of barn cats that stayed in our … Continue reading →

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ON FARM PETS AND UNDERSTANDING THE CIRCLE OF LIFE

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

Life on the farm always meant lots of animals. I remember one fall when my dad inadvertently killed a mama bunny with the combine when harvesting the corn.  Somehow, he found the nest and brought all those baby bunnies home … Continue reading →

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SPRINGTIME ON OUR FARM

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

Even if your closest link to farming is the fields you see when you are driving down the road, you probably know that spring means a lot of farmers are getting their crops in the ground. But what does springtime … Continue reading →

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FRIDAY FARM PHOTO: TWINS!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

Calving season is upon us and ICMB District 7 Director, Bill Christ, shares a photo of twins that were born on his farm earlier this week!   

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FRIDAY FARM PHOTO: NATIONAL FFA WEEK

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

To celebrate National FFA Week, the students at Heyworth High School in Heyworth, IL, held a petting zoo for the non-farm kids to learn a little something about what they do.  Here are a few pictures of a local daycare visiting the … Continue reading →

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