It was so neat to see Grandfathers, 1938 McCormick manure spreader working again. We cleaned out the lot that is used to work cattle and spread the manure on the garden. This was the first time that I have ever witnessed the spreader in action, without hesitation, it went right to work as if it…
Read moreHauling More Than Just The Tractor
We loaded up the tractor and headed to Carl Junction for some dirt to fill in a ditch on the farm. Can't pass up free fill and the large rocks we hauled will make a big dent in filling the ditch between the two fields. Good thing Max was along to keep everyone on task. 🙂
Round Steak
We always get questions on how do we cook our Grass Fed Beef for our families here at Prier Farms, so last night while preparing our meal I decided to take some pictures and share with you how we do it here on the farm.
Always allow the meat to thaw out naturally NEVER EVER use a microwave to thaw.
**Always preheat, fill your frying pan with oil (we use peanut) and have warming while you prepare the meat and preheat oven to 375
Step 1 > thaw meat
Step 2 > Cut into desired sizes no trimming required
step 3> in a small mixing bowl whisk together two eggs and milk
step 4> in a large mixing bowl, fill the bowl 1/3 full of flour and add your favorite spices. Remember not to over spice and mask the flavor of the meat.
Step 5> dip the meat into the egg/milk mixture than roll in the flour/spice mixture. Be sure to get a good coating
step 6> fry the meat till golden brown
step 7> place on plate lined with paper towels to remove excess grease
step 8> Put fried meat in oven safe baking dish, place on top track
step 9> Set timer for five minutes, cut into the larger pieces to check wellness, cooking time will depend on thickness. This step is very important as you do not want to over cook, you can go from perfect to over done in one minute. Continue to check until you have achieved your level of wellness.
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Max The Foreman
Max loves going for a ride on the farm truck and being around friends. Max keeps everyone working from his perch on back of the old farm truck. Git-r-done!!!
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Read moreTime to prep for hay season
It's time to get the farm equipment out and make sure it's ready for hay season. Since the equipment has been stored over the winter season it takes some time to make sure everything is in working order. Let the fun begin!!!
Looking Back
This is a picture of Marion Prier standing in front of the Prier home in Munsey, MO. Marion is one of 9 children born to Joseph and Mary Shull Prier. The homestead was torn down in the 70's along with the other outbuilding's seen in the background the only existing building, is a limestone well and well-house. Today you wouldn't even realize a home was ever standing in what now is a hayfield.
Pretty Picture
While walking the fence roll after our first cut of the year, last hay season. I came across this hat hanging on a fence post and thought what a neat picture it would make. While I took the time to take the picture I also noticed the lovely butterfly that must have had the same idea. Beauty is all around us if we only take the time to see it. Who would have thought that someone's lost hat and an old rusted fence post would make such a pretty picture.
The Way Things Used To Be.
The manure spreader was purchased in 1930's by Marion Prier and used on the farm until the 1960's. The spreader came with both horse and tractor attachment's although Marion only used a tractor to pull this spreader. Once a year after the cattle have been up for winter feeding, the boys would clean out the lots and spread the manure on the spring fields.
Beefmaster Bulls
This year we added two Beefmaster bulls that will be breeding along with our Brown Swiss bull. I like to throw a Brown Swiss into the mix every couple of years due to the wonderful milking ability they bring out in the herd.