Hello everyone,
I took a couple weeks off from posting to get some things taken care of. I had another interview for a blog cast about the EPRI/AFT nutrient trading project we did here on the farm. This was in relation to the article that was written about the project that I put in the last post about the project. They are doing a Pod Cast series and wanted me to be a part of it. I am anxiously awaiting the finished pod cast and I will share it once it is completed.
I also found out at the beginning of February that RFDTV also did a special report on our project as well as the other farm in the area.
Since my last report we have also seen our first heavy snow fall of the winter. We received about 6-8" of very heavy wet snow. It was terrible to push at work and created some nasty snow pack and slippery conditions. That was on Tuesday. Yesterday (Saturday) it was 65 degrees and brilliantly sunny with lots of wind. Today, 99% of the snow is gone and we are forecasted to get a day of rain this Wednesday followed by another 2-8" of heavy wet snow and another warm spell. Spring is definitely trying to come early but old man winter just won't let it happen without a fight.
We are coming up on calving season as well. The first 10 of 19 calves of the year are due to be born the second week of March! So we are obviously rooting for an early spring, or at least some dry weather for a week or two to give the calves a good start in the world!
I also had some pictures to post, however, last weekend, while delivering meat, my phone got extremely hot while using it for GPS, and apparently melted the battery. It died that night and would not come back to life. I ended up getting a new phone and lost all the information and pictures I had on that phone that was not backed up.
Lastly we are starting to look for a puppy to take over Daisy's responsibilities here on the farm. We have looked at a few but haven't decided on one yet or gotten very serious about it yet. My wife wants the new dog fence wire installed and working before we get the new dog so I will most likely be doing that next weekend. The weather is supposed to remain mild so the ground should remain thawed out for me to put the new cable in.
Have a wonderful week everyone and come on spring!!
Kenny
