Raking hay has to be the calmest might I say easier part of harvesting hay, almost relaxing in some ways? Either way. Look at those beautiful windrows!
Read moreNew Squeeze Chute
We decided it was finally time to upgrade the squeeze chute that was purchased in the mid 1960s and until recently was still in use. Last year we made improvements on the old chute putting in a new floor and side panels even added handles for easy access. Even with all that being said, it…
Read moreHay For Days
We have gotten two cuts in this season and all before July! Now with the barns full we are stacking these beauties outside so the real question is...do we do a third cut?
Read moreMemories
This barn was built in the 1930s by Marion Prier and his brothers. I put tin on the barn, which was originally red in the 70s in hopes of preserving the barn for future generations. Sadly, this was not meant to be and the barn burnt completely down in the mid 1990s. It’s funny how…
Read moreHay barn
This barn sits across the river from our house and is across the road from the original Prier homestead . Marion Prier, built this barn in the late 1950s with the help of his father and eldest son Doyle. We continue to use this barn to this day, you can’t help but be a little…
Read moreNewest addition.
I purchased this, this past November and was able to use it planting in the bottom fields. We like many farms in the area, were hit hard this summer with the drought and was able to use our relief aid to plant some new grasses in the fields in hopes of recovering some of our…
Read moreShe’s back!
Since our last post, the little cub was literally in pieces 😞 I had to share this happy one of her back together and in one piece. After some clutch repairs, and countless hours she’s back together. I know this little tractor probably doesn’t look like much to most people, but she’s a permanent fixture…
Read more1955 Cub
This little guy has been part of our family farm since it’s purchase in 1955. When Marion Prier, purchased this tractor it was used to mow hay and plow the garden among other farm duties. Today, he’s getting a new clutch so that we can continue to use him to mow the fence rolls and…
Read moreStuffed Peppers
One of our all time favorite go to recipe, that's easy on those busy nights and that everyone loves. >Pre-heat oven 450 >Three large green peppers >One onion >One Jalapeno pepper. If you like a hotter pepper, choose a less fresh looking pepper with white lines and more wrinkled and dry. If you like it…
Read moreThe eagle has landed.
We finally got the eagle to his final resting spot...and it's in the front yard :)) I built the stand myself and with the help of my neighbor, our farmhand and the aid of the front end loader we got her perched. My wife isn't as amused with the newest edition, but I think she's beautiful.
