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As I left off yesterday telling you about my productive canning weekend, I also left you with a teaser. I am not an avid podcast listener. I want to be because there are so many great ones out there that appeal to me, but I always forget to put podcasts on in the car or when I’m folding laundry. But this weekend. I thought “why not fill the kitchen with some background noise while canning?!?”

Our family split up this weekend to divide and conquer! My husband took my older girls, heifers, and goats to the Nebraska State Fair for the FFA show weekend. By all accounts they had a great time together, but came home pretty darn tired.

Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day weekend also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans.

Life is short, make it peach! Thanks for tuning into Fun, Fact Friday right here on Ranch Raised! I devote a lot of pantry space to quart jars of peaches, so let’s learn more about one America’s favorite delights!

It’s finally hitting, preservation season has hit my kitchen. I am deep in peaches and pears right now. Which brings me to today’s subject. I am having this seasonal internal struggle.

Yesterday, I told you about our broody little hen who is sitting on a dozen eggs. I have some other really big news to share with you and yesterday’s episode is about of good of segway as any to let the cat out of the bag.

It’s been a while since I’ve talked about our little Mottley Cluck Crew. Our little gang of 8 hens that roost in the barn instead of their coup and provide is with just the right amount of eggs for our family.

Are you ready for the State Championships? That’s right, State Championships are taking place right now, from coast to coast. But these championships do not involve a ball of any sort. No, I am talking about the less recognized but highly important, in my eyes anyway, state fairs that are going on.

It is a summertime gift from the heavens! Thanks for tuning in to Fun, Fact Friday right here on Ranch Raised.