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Gearing up for Batesville!!

4/1/2018

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We are looking forward to the trip to Mississippi to see old friends and make new friends too! I am "makin' a list, checkin' it twice....", and hoping to get to Batesville with everything I need and most of what I hope to have with me.

Paperwork? In progress
Pen signs? En route
Giveaway gift basket? ? ? ? I have a list!!!
Luggage packed? HA
Truck serviced? Not yet
Farm sitter scheduled? YES!!
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I depend on lists. Real lists. Paper and ink. There is something about physically writing the words that sticks in my head much better than clicking letters on a tablet or smartphone. Yes, I am sure there is an app for memos and an alarm that will remind me to go look at the memo. And Facebook will realize I am at TSC and ask if I want to review the place. Maybe I can get it to ask me if I want to buy feed bowls and water buckets? Someone, give me a tutorial. 
But for now, we will get blue ink on college lined notebook paper and stick with what has worked for more than 40 years.
Speaking of "over 40 years", last week I got to celebrate the big "5-0" with family. Its always a good time getting together with this bunch. The game was Headbanz. 
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And I am terrible at it! But just to show I am a good sport....... here I am with BEER on my forehead. We all had a good time, laughed a lot and are thankful to spend time together. My sister-in-law was nice and made me a birthday cake! Good times.

We also got to watch the episode of FarmHer that was filmed here on the farm. We are really thankful to be a small part of Marji's vision - to increase awareness of the roles women play in agriculture. They did a wonderful job of depicting life here on Dean Hill. 

Here is hoping to catch up with you in Batesville, whether for the first time or the 100th!!

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I am so very blessed

3/21/2018

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Bucklings and Photography

3/16/2018

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We always try to give people as much information as we can about goats that may be of interest. Photos are generally appreciated. Being a farmer and not a photographer, this can be a challenge!!
Some of my personal favorites are the bucklings who, for whatever reason, can't wait to run at the mere sight of my camera!
I completely understand the phrase "she's as afraid of ______ as a goat is a butcher knife." I think I am going to change that saying - as a goat is a camera!
Bear with me, they aren't making this easy. 
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Beginnings of Spring

3/6/2018

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Looking forward to many more days like today. Short sleeves weather. Sun is shining and the fields are beginning to turn green again! The Hyacinth and Daffodils, planted years ago by my mother-in-law, are blooming and are a welcome sign that the days are getting longer and warmer weather is ahead. Another good sign is there are still a few bales of hay in the shed, just in case Old Man Winter isn't finished with us yet.
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Never know what a day will bring

3/3/2018

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When a cow gets her head and back downhill, its never a good thing! We lost the cow, but she left us this little bull calf, about a week old. He is resisting the bottle. Nothing to do but keep trying!
​Its been a long time since we had to do this, but its always a good idea to keep the bottles around, just in case!
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March 2018
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Sherri and orphan calf in 2008
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February 27th, 2018

2/27/2018

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Moving stock from one pasture to another is never a problem with Jake and Maggie! They are always excited to work and we are sure happy to let them!
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FarmHer visits Dean Hill

2/16/2018

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FarmHer was started to bring awareness to females in agriculture. On a recent trip to Tennessee, the crew of FarmHer came to Dean Hill to do a story about the Reece family and the three generations of women who have raised goats here on the farm. 
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Not only do we love what we do, but we really enjoy helping others begin or expand their journey in agriculture too. We hope that you can take a few moments on March 30th at 8:30 central time to tune in to RFD-TV and learn more about our journey and the three generations of female farmers in our family!
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Left: Kayla Kemp, third generation FarmHer at her college graduation. Kayla earned her degree in Animal Science.
Above: Miss Reba, raised goats on this farm for 40  years.
Right: Sherri at the Appalachian Kiko Invitational 2017.
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