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How Does One Become a Farmer?

How Does One Become a Farmer?

Because we were about to be homeless, once our offer on the new property had been accepted, the sellers were kind enough to let us park a rented fifth-wheel in the barn parking lot until they had found a new place to live and could relenquish the house to us.  It started out kind of like a family camping trip – Randy and I living in a 26 foot travel trailer, along with two cats and two dogs.  By the…

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In the Beginning . . .

In the Beginning . . .

Our adventure into farming started on a beautiful August day in front of Ray’s Food Place in Waldport, where we were taking our nearly 5-year-old grandson to grab a cheeseburger for lunch.  Outside the door were a couple young girls sitting next to a box.  Inside the box were two adorable puppies – about two pounds each.  We asked how big they would get, what kind they were, etc., then proceeded in to order our lunch.  While we were eating…

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