Ranch Raised

Much of the Midwest has been gripped in drought the last few years. Wishing for moisture that would make an impact at replenishing soil moisture ended up affirming the old adage, “Be careful what you wish for.” When Mother Nature decided to give us what we were badly needing, well, it has provided some other extreme challenges.

Nothing is as cheery as a bright red cherry and since February is National Cherry Month, I think we better bite into this little jewel right here on Fun, Fact Friday!

10 Reasons Farm Trucks never get stolen!

My favorite event to celebrate in February is NATIONAL 4-H Month! You can bet I will bring you all the details right here on Ranch Raised as this 4-H momma is a big fan! So tomorrow, February 2, pull out your punchiest green or your favorite 4-H shirt to wear because tomorrow is 4-H Spirit Day! Show the world how proud you are to be a 4-H member or alumni!

How appropriate that we see January out the door by celebrating today as it is National Hot Cocoa day!!

When socked into the middle of a long hard winter, it can feel like the never-ending month of January is the worst kind of torture in the Midwest. My husband and I have this conversation on the daily, “When will January be over?” We are almost there and the Bon Jovi song, “Living on a prayer” plays on repeat in my head!

I can’t emphasize enough how big of breakfast eaters my co-habitants are. Pancakes, waffles, and French toast are absolute favorites.

A few years back Congress stripped the American consumer of being able to know where beef and pork were born, raised, and harvested. Weird, right?!?!

Folks, the biggest fraud in the grocery store is happening right at your meat counter.

Well, the bets were right on point! Yesterday we welcomed twin girls. No, NOT ME! Do not let your mind wonder to those crazy places!