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“Mom, can I give a chocolate waffle with ice cream “Mom, can I give a chocolate waffle with ice cream and chocolate sauce and whipped cream to the chickens? You know… because it’s Christmas?” Elias protested, “Hattie, that is a waste of food!” With wide eyes, “Oh no, they’ll eat the whole thing.”
Luminary-lit sledding in honor of the shortest day Luminary-lit sledding in honor of the shortest day of the year. The kids were concerned, “mom, grandpa Paul would not think this is a good idea.” “Kids! If you catch on fire just roll in the snow. You have no skin exposed anyway.” It was epic. And not actually dangerous. Just gorgeous.
I believe my kids were working as wintertime’s PR I believe my kids were working as wintertime’s PR team today.
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The thing about -12 degree weather is that it make The thing about -12 degree weather is that it makes a 34 degree day feel downright balmy.
We have four Christmas Kittens ready for their for We have four Christmas Kittens ready for their forever home! They are tame and sweet at 10 weeks old. Please contact me for more details.
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About Us

  • September 23, 2019
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In 2009, Rory planted tomato, green pepper and basil seeds in three pots on the porch of our apartment in Nebraska. I don’t believe I would have ever thought those…
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Our newest farm hand!

  • August 20, 2019
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It’s a boy! Introducing Elias Anton Groves.. born on Sunday morning, 8lbs 7oz. Mom and son (and dad) are doing well. Just going through that sleep-deprivation stage with newborns. Newborns are…
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Farm Camp 2019

  • August 8, 2019
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Well it is hard to explain the joy and gratitude I feel for our first ever week of Farm Camp. This was a little dream of mine that combined all…
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What is a Learning Farm?

  • August 1, 2019
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Eight years ago, when our oldest son was just one year old, we went to a regional park that was hosting a lesson on making maple syrup. The naturalist showed…
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Hatching Chicks

  • April 17, 2019
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On Day 3 of Farm Camp we will be talking about the Creation Within. We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works! Creation is continuously occurring all…
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The Sower and the Seed

  • April 2, 2019
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Jesus tells us that seeds are like the word of God—the message about His Kingdom (Matthew 13). Some seeds fall on good soil, and others on rocky, compacted, or weedy soil. How…
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