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View to a [Chicken] Kill

Not quite as gross as I expected it to be. We started work at about 9:30 AM and, when I left at about noon, 25 birds had been slaughtered. Continue reading →

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They Call the Wind Maria

A blog post about pollinating corn with a helicopter. I can't make this stuff up. Continue reading →

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Some Things You Probably Don’t Know about Growing Apples

Getting up close and personal with commercial orchard operations is a good way to learn about real-world agriculture. I think some of the things I've learned are interesting and, after getting some...

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About the Header Images

A quick summary of where the current images were taken and who I was with. You may not realize it, but I shot all of the photos that appear in the header on this site. Continue reading →

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Keeping Cherries Fresh

A few tips from years of experience. It's all about keeping the fruit cold. Continue reading →

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Helicopter Rides at Quincy

I do helicopter rides at a Quincy, WA event -- and stop for a milkshake on the way home. A good day with great flying weather and lots of nice passengers. Continue reading →

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Getting a Closer Connection to My Food

Gardening, foraging, gleaning, making things from scratch. It's a lot of work sometimes, but extremely satisfying. Continue reading →

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On Chickens and Eggs

A brief progress report. I'm now raising chickens to sell eggs and laying hens. Continue reading →

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Snowbirding 2020 Postcards: The Cotton Field

A closer look at a nearby cotton field. Continue reading →

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Stop for Five Minutes and Listen

Relax with me and see if you can hear what I hear. Continue reading →

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