Author Archives: David

Busy Spring?!

Posted on May 26, 2015 by David

Whew… I don’t guess I need to say ‘I’ve been busy;’ the lack of posts makes that fairly clear. The worst part is though, we’ve been so busy the camera has almost gotten dusty. We have caught a few things … Continue reading →

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Pedal-Powered Grinder

Posted on April 20, 2015 by David

I didn’t even know these existed. When I was assessing my shop for ‘tools with tails’ (electric motors…) that needed eliminating, I saw my grinder sitting quietly in the corner. Without a grinder, sharp is not possible. Without sharp, well, … Continue reading →

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Juxtaposition

Posted on April 7, 2015 by David

Herrick Kimball posted an article I thoroughly enjoyed on his blog, and I though I would pass it along. Springtime is busy here on the farm, and the explosion of activity makes me pause to consider the heavy price we … Continue reading →

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Chicken Dragster!

Posted on March 19, 2015 by David

The quest for a perfect chicken tractor, or floor-less, portable field shelter is a hard one. Depending on how many broilers you might raise, which breed, and how much land you’ve got are just the beginning of the requirements. When … Continue reading →

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Organic and Non-GMO: What’s the deal?

Posted on March 11, 2015 by David

The local food movement is enjoying the internet in all of it’s freedom (for now) passing along articles, studies and opinions around the world. Everyone is begging everyone else to read their article to believe whatever it says. Sometimes the … Continue reading →

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Who sped up the clock?!

Posted on March 9, 2015 by David

As my family and I continue to pursue our Country Roads, we’ve made a very curious observation. Technology has supplied us with a seemingly infinite number of ‘time-saving’ gadgets. From the washing machine to the milking machine we’ve found a way … Continue reading →

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Hocking Valley Corn Sheller

Posted on February 26, 2015 by David

If you’re going to farm, there are a lot of people out there with lists that will tell you what you need: good land, well-bred livestock, a marketing plan, etc. I’ve decided to add one more thing to the list: … Continue reading →

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Healing the Land – Snapshot 2

Posted on February 11, 2015 by David

If you’ve ever tried to till up a plot of Georgia Red Clay that hasn’t been amended in any way, your thoughts will immediately try to figure out how to heal such dirt – something that hard when dry and … Continue reading →

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Joel Salatin: ‘Liberty is Risky!’

Posted on February 7, 2015 by David

I caught this article on the web not long ago. Joel always has a unique, succinct way of writing, and although this piece is highlighting a piece of legislation he hopes will help the food/farm situation in Virginia, the topic … Continue reading →

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Three Handcrafted Chests

Posted on January 30, 2015 by David

I have this friend. Well, I know him better than he knows me. And I’m not sure if I still call him my friend. Actually, I wish he would go away. Far away and quit writing, quit publishing, quit building … Continue reading →

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