I have always been the kind of person who never quite fit in. It’s been that way for as long as I can remember. Don’t feel bad for me, though—this has quite literally shaped my success as an adult. While I had an extremely challenging childhood, I credit those difficulties with contributing to my growthContinue reading “Picture Perfect”
Category Archives: Women Farmers
Shift
It’s been a minute since my last blog post, and wow, life got hectic—too hectic. My work-life balance took a nosedive, and honestly, it’s still a bit shaky. But lately, something’s shifting in my perspective, like a light finally breaking through the chaos that’s been at war in my mind. I’m realizing that the noiseContinue reading “Shift”
Boxes
I have never been one to do well in confined spaces. I have also been the individual that stands out and not necessarily for all the great reasons. I have learned to speak up when things are not right or when I have something valuable to add to the conversation. I have also learned toContinue reading “Boxes”
The Farmhands Tale..
Six… is the number of alarms I have set in the morning. I get up every weekday morning by 4:30 but my goal is 3… let’s just say that is why I have six alarms. The morning hours are my time. Time that allows me to reset my mental space and charge my inner “YouContinue reading “The Farmhands Tale..”
The Vegetable Farmer
Just a small town girl with nothing to lose and everything to gain. That was my mindset as I entered early adulthood. That mindset got me to where I am at today. I remember feeling stuck and scared that I was going to be put in a box. A box that capped my highest potentialContinue reading “The Vegetable Farmer”
From Scratch
Here is what I know.. Life at times can be extremely challenging, the easy way is not always the best way, money doesn’t buy happiness, and for me ambition to climb a corporate ladder means spending more time away from family. Ironically enough defeating the entire purpose of the goal of providing a better lifeContinue reading “From Scratch”
He Does The Cooking
Give credit where credit is due. I will be the first to admit cooking is not one of my best talents. Ryan does the majority of the cooking in our house. Trust me it is for both of our safety. To be honest I was and have always been a little rough around the edgesContinue reading “He Does The Cooking”
What Will They Think?
There use to be a thought that I gave way more space in my mind than it deserved. It still often sneaks its way in to take a chair in my mental space that I find myself needing to let it know… that seat is already taken by do what makes you happy. Last yearContinue reading “What Will They Think?”
Wait… You Don’t Own A TV!?
The first year we moved back was a whirlwind of us getting everything organized at the farm and sharing our dream and vision with family and friends. We of course received the smirks and eye rolls knowing most of them think we are weird and crazy. We started to think maybe we are too.. AsContinue reading “Wait… You Don’t Own A TV!?”
Flight Risk Adjacent
I get the privilege to lead an exceptional team of men and women during the day and get the honor of working with my husband on our farm dreams after hours. As a leader you often are asked if there are any potential flight risks. If you are not familiar with the term it basicallyContinue reading “Flight Risk Adjacent”
What Is It Costing You?
Ryan has always and I mean always talked about owning a farm. I never took it serious enough to really think it would happen until our first relocation for our careers. We bought our first home on the east side of Waterloo. We were so proud to say we owned something. I ended up landingContinue reading “What Is It Costing You?”
So What’s Your Plan
I remember the month we moved in… it was quite literally in the middle of winter. Ryan would tell me to put something warm on so we could go outside and walk the property. So I of course did. We would walk side by side and Ryan would tell me his plan on how weContinue reading “So What’s Your Plan”
Three Sisters
Have you ever heard of the Three Sisters Companion Planting technique? It is a Native American practice to maximize growing space and promote strong growth and sustainability. The three crops planted together would be corn, beans, and a variety of squash or pumpkin. The corn would be planted first, then around two weeks later theContinue reading “Three Sisters”
Humble Pie
One of the biggest questions we get hands down since we moved back to Iowa is “if you don’t mind me asking, what do you guys do for a living?” I will admit in the beginning after I was asked a few times I started to wonder if it is a common question or wasContinue reading “Humble Pie”
Laying It All On The Table
Let me tell you a little about this photo… The person in this photo is me. It captured a moment of what I believe to be for myself my true happiness. I work in corporate America and when I am not working the rat race I get the privilege of spending my nights and weekendsContinue reading “Laying It All On The Table”
Moral Of The Story 