The Farmer's Pitchfork

The farmer uses his pitchfork to move hay, straw or other materials from one place to another. Much like the pitchfork our blog is designed to throw ideas, stories, advice, and our experience from us to you. I hope that you find this blog educational, entertaining, and practical as you spend a day or so on our farm.

Friday, June 30, 2023

THE BOOK IS READY!

 Yes, my first book is now available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle.  Look for it ..........


Top 3 Mistakes Homesteaders Make: And Proven Ways to Avoid Them: Hufford, Mark: 9798393554620: Amazon.com: Books



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What do we do?

Our homestead has evolved throughout the over years. Having both came from conventional farming operations we had a love for agriculture but was challenged by the many practices that we felt was breaking down the family farm and the food quality. We saw too much sickness in our family and others. I saw how much agriculture had become a monopoly and corrupt! Agri-business's & the USDA no longer really interested in the well-being of the people or the land. I guess you could say....we started to think and ask questions! It has been a process, we first started out with a goal of providing healthy, nutritious food for our own family. We were able to use the principles taught from our fathers and history along with new ideas that aligned with our personal family values for stewardship, accountability and personal responsibility. Along the way we have learnt so much, mostly by failing. But that is normally the most effective teacher! We continue to live on our Indiana homestead, utilizing the resources entrusted to us in the best way possible and adapting to the ever changing culture we find ourselves living in today. Our family spends most of the year teaching others about the lessons we have learned along the way. Join us on the journey, it is a thrilling adventure!

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I am a fifth generation farmer, who loves the land, animals and all of God's creation. I have lived in the Midwest, except for nearly 10 years of my life. Our family lived in the Willamette Valley in western Oregon from 2001 to 2010, when we moved back to the Midwest. I had a small homestead of our own in Oregon. We raised a few cows, milked goats, managed a small family orchard and grew our own garden. I am a firm believer in sustainable farming practices, intensive grazing, low stress livestock handling, and good old fashioned responsible living. We currently own and manage our own homestead in central Indiana using the principles that we teach. We raise heritage chickens, beef & pork. Our land gives us the opportunity to harvest forest products like maple syrup, timber and firewood. We do as much of our heavy work with our teams of oxen but the tractor still gets used when necessary!
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