Wednesday, July 13, 2011
During these long hot days of summer we often do amost anything to keep ourselves cool. I grew up on a farm in northern Indiana during a decade when air conditioning was not even an option. As kids, we often cooled off in the lawn sprinkler or sat in front of a fan. But my favorite place to cool off was down by the creek where a field tile poured out cold, refreshing water several feet above the stream. There, I would sit under that delightful shower until I was shivering cold and then go dry of read more...
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Friday, July 8, 2011
Beth 4-H Princess
The month of July means 4-H fairs to many midwest families. Tensions rise as kids hustle to finish 4-H projects they should have completed months ago! But once the projects are checked in and the fair begins, 4-H kids always seem to have a great time.
The Sheets family has been involved in 4-H for many years. Beth was a 10-year 4-H member and 4-H princess at the Howard County Fair a few years ago (I won't say how many!). More recently, she has served as a 4-H leader. Both our kids, Jennifer read more...
Constructive comments from judge
Young Champion
Triplet Sisters showing suris
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Sunday, May 22, 2011
Judges Choice
Last week was the last and biggest show of the spring season. The AOBA National Show was held in Denver and the Great Western Livestock center, one of the most famous livestock expo centers in the world. We took our three best show animals - Gaby, Palomar and Talisman. We have had some success with these 3, namely Palomar who we co-own with Ron & Sandy Hendricks and Kristina Flegel. Palomar had already won three championships this year and he didn't disappoint us at Nationals, winning yet an read more...
Gaby and us with the Judges Choice banner
Kristina accepting the Color Championship banner from judge Sumar
Four Color Championships!
Palomar wins Championship!
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Thursday, January 13, 2011
Heritage Cornerstones is a selection of powerful quotes centered around a theme appropriate for the season. This issue focuses on...
~ OUR SOLDIERS ~
"Freedom isn't free."
UNKNOWN
"The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave."
PATRICK HENRY
"Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have every made a difference in the world, but the Marines don't have that problem."
RONALD REAGAN read more...
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Sunday, December 12, 2010
Winter always presents special challenges to life on the farm. Whether it's navigating icy roads on the way back from the Co-op with a load of feed (thankful for the extra weight in back!) or overcoming the shell-shock from a more- than-doubled electric bill (due to bucket and cria heaters being on nonstop), challenges are as common and unique as the snowflakes that fall this time of year.
Challenges make this venture rewarding and are a natural part of navigating this lifestyle change call read more...
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Saturday, October 30, 2010
Flora IN, Saturday October 30 -
Over 175 people visited Heritage Farm on a blustery autumn afternoon for our annual "Fall 4 Alpacas" open house. Families and kids of all ages enjoyed the following:
Farm tours
Fiber spinning and weaving demonstrations
Alpaca obstacle course
Alpaca Q & A
Kettle Corn & Apple Cider
Music
Hay Rides
Pumpkins
Fiber crafts for the kids
Be sure to check out the music video below. Our friend Tony took the pictures read more...
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Saturday, August 7, 2010
Wow! What a weekend. We got considerably more done than I was hoping for. Our barn crew of 12 family members and friends started to arrived at 8:00 a.m. Son Michael, daughter Jennifer and Son-in-law Taylor (along with grandaughter Kylie) came from Indy and Flora. My dad and his brother-in-law, John along with my two brothers Todd and Trent and my sister Tammy came from Nappanee. Friend and fellow suri owners Brianne and Darin Haupert along with Darrin’s dad Noel came from Rossville and Wab read more...
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Sunday, June 13, 2010
Post & Beam Barn
Heritage Cornerstones is a selection of noteworthy quotes centered around a theme appropriate for the season. This post focuses on...
~ Barns ~
"Just as no worthy building can be erected on a weak foundation, so not lasting reputation worthy of respect can be built on a weak character."
R.C. SAMSEL
"Vermont's a place where barns come painted / Red as a strong man's heart / Where stout carts and stout boys in freckle read more...
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Sunday, April 11, 2010
Firecracker checking out the pansies
Spring is in the air! If you are anything like us, you are
ready for it. It seems like this time of year, it just can't
get here fast enough. In January, we were teased by
extraordinarily weather. That got us to thinking that
maybe winter would be kind to us this year. Well,
January was followed by a cold and cloudy February and
March treated us to a late season snow storm. So much
for an early spring! But now, as we are into April, there
are signs that spring is finally here.
One sur read more...
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