Volume 1: Issue 6

My family farms in Central Oregon because of my Grandfather’s dream to farm after retiring from the military where he worked as a colonel through four wars. He always said that farming was the closest thing to war. Mostly because everything is always on the line. Back before veggies on the farm, we battled weevils in the alfalfa and mites in the orchard grass, sleep deprivation in the summer and cold in the winter. Now with all these varieties being grown, they all have something that wants to eat it or kill it besides us. The garden requires constant vigilance and it can be tough to get around to all 150 beds each day to check for bugs, wilt, weeds, ripeness, etc… And so many crops makes farming a little more forgiving. On failure doesn't mean 100% failure. I will say that farming doesn't feel like war to me. It feels like a pleasure, but maybe that is because work ethic and care giving are already in my blood. Thanks for letting me do what I love! Recipe for the best meatloaf ever! 1 pkg ground beef2/3 cup crumbs¼ cup chopped onion2 eggs1 packed tsp chopped fresh sage leavessalt/pepper¼ coconut milk Topping:2 tablespoons brown sugar¼ cup catsup¼ tsp nutmeg In a bowl, combine all top ingredients. Mash it all together and put in a greased bread loaf pan. Stir toppings together and pour on top of meat mixture Bake at 350 for 1 hour