madbeancounter1
Well-known member
Have been watching the posts for several months and decided it was time to jump in.
I recently rejoined the farming community after relocating to NW Arkansas.
As a kid I lived on one of those farms in Northern Indiana where they have some of everything. We had a dairy, raised hogs, tried our hands at sheep (short lived venture) and every summer had a chicken house full of fryers. 20 years after leaving the farm and 4 years of helping my employer with his cattle has finally taken its toll... not to mention I have two kids, one who wants to be a veterinarian and one who is a "special needs" kid who gets along better with animals better than people. Besides some of the best and most generous people I know are farmers and ranchers and I'd kind of like to be included in that number.
We are slowly building two herds. My daughter (the career minded one) is starting a herd of Maine-Anjou X and we are working on a herd of Murray Grey's for my son. We chose the MG's more for docility than any other reason for him because of his special needs.
We also have a few head for Brangus influenced cattle - not that it's important.
That's enough digression for now... Just wanted to say hi. Looking forward to getting involved in some the discussions that come around.
I recently rejoined the farming community after relocating to NW Arkansas.
As a kid I lived on one of those farms in Northern Indiana where they have some of everything. We had a dairy, raised hogs, tried our hands at sheep (short lived venture) and every summer had a chicken house full of fryers. 20 years after leaving the farm and 4 years of helping my employer with his cattle has finally taken its toll... not to mention I have two kids, one who wants to be a veterinarian and one who is a "special needs" kid who gets along better with animals better than people. Besides some of the best and most generous people I know are farmers and ranchers and I'd kind of like to be included in that number.
We are slowly building two herds. My daughter (the career minded one) is starting a herd of Maine-Anjou X and we are working on a herd of Murray Grey's for my son. We chose the MG's more for docility than any other reason for him because of his special needs.
We also have a few head for Brangus influenced cattle - not that it's important.
That's enough digression for now... Just wanted to say hi. Looking forward to getting involved in some the discussions that come around.
