Topography
We're distracted and challenged in new ways, trying out something new all the time. I had to draw in and roll around these thoughts on my own for a while. Here's what I came up with.
What Ewe Don’t Know
Farming is full of uncertainty. That doesn’t mean we should avoid change though, does it?
Farming in Community
Here’s the short story about how we saved our farm and hope to be part of a positive change for the people in this industry.
The First Sheep Dog
Jane’s added a lot to our lives and farm, in ways different than expected.
Lessons in Shearing
There’s a lot to learn in this line of work. Here’s what I’ve taken away from the last five years.
Once the Charm’s Worn Off
We learn, we grow, we get through another lambing, and learn and grow some more.
Will Farm, Can Travel
We took a vacation! Actually, it was a class in a conference center…but it was like a vacation. Sort of.
Gratitude on the Green Shavings
I try and not take our life full of sheep for granted, but I’m especially grateful for our recent trip to Louisville.
Lessons from the Fair
Fun at the fair (like the younger me pictured here with my first sheep) but different. How childhood activities turn into part of the job.
How to Love Wool
I never planned to be an advocate for wool. These days it’s all I think about.
What’s in a Breed?
Meat, wool, dairy, dual, hair, ewe, ram, minor. There’s plenty of ways to group breeds of sheep but what do all those groups mean?
Talking Shop
We all need someone to talk to about work. Who’s there for the modern shepherd? And who’s going to welcome in the newcomers?
Texas Class(ing)
A wool school, sheep history, and Miss Wool of America Pageant. Need I say more?
Shepherd First, Entrepreneur Second
Sheep were my original passion and now they’re helping me to find joy in my new role.