tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post1539982191047989889..comments2023-12-29T05:25:24.503-06:00Comments on The Midlife Farmwife: Organic Calves Do Not Grow On TreesDonna OShaughnessyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-58314759717235391352015-10-23T11:37:05.526-05:002015-10-23T11:37:05.526-05:00My name is MARY from USA .I am here to give a tes...My name is MARY from USA .I am here to give a testimony on how I got my ex boyfriend back. My ex left me for no reason 3 years ago. He moved in with another woman, I felt like killing myself, my life became very bitter and sorrowful. Then 1 day, a friend of mine told me about a great spell caster that is very good to help my problem and, my friend also said that the spell caster gave him some lucky numbers that he played in a lottery and he won. I didn't believe it because I've worked with so many of them and it didn't work. He begged me further so I decided to try this great spell caster called DR SALOBA. I still didn't believe. but I used the spell he gave me and the next day I received a call from my darling boyfriend Thomas last week. He apologized and came back to me. He even gave me 10,000USD as a means of compensating me. I'm very happy now. Thank you DR SALOBA, You can reach DR SALOBA ON via email: salobaspiritualtemple@gmail.com OR you can call my DR SALOBA on +2349036493771. He can solve any problem like,<br />(1) If you want your ex back.<br />(2) you need a divorce in your relationship.<br />(3) You want to be promoted in your office.<br />(4) You want women & men to run after you.<br />(5) If you want a child.<br />(6) You want to be rich.<br />(7) You want to tie your husband & wife to be yours forever.<br />(8) If you need financial stance.<br />(9) He can make you pregnancy.<br />(10) He can cure you from any diseases.<br />(11) HIV CURE.<br />(12) Do you have a low sperm count?<br />contact: salobaspiritualtemple@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00925905324624094100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-15135192817346834742015-09-19T22:08:21.561-05:002015-09-19T22:08:21.561-05:00My Name is Anita.I will love to share my testimony...<br /><br />My Name is Anita.I will love to share my testimony to all the people in the forum cos i never thought i will have my boyfriend back and he means so much to me..The boy i want to get marred to left me 4 weeks to our wedding for another girl..,When i called her she never picked my calls,She deleted me on his facebook and he changed her facebook status from engaged to Single...when i went to her place of work he told his boss he dont want to see me..I lost my job as a result of this cos i cant get myself anymore,my life was upside down and everything did not go smooth with my life...I tried all i could do to have him back,all did not work out until i met a prophet when i Travelled to Africa to execute some business have been developing some years back..I told him my problem and all have passed through in getting her back and how i lost my job...he told me he gonna help me...i didn't believe that in the first place.but he swore he will help me out and he told me the reason why my girlfriend left me and also told me some hidden secrets.i was amazed when i heard that from him..he said he will cast a spell for me and i will see the results in the next couple of days..then i travel back to Us the following day and i called him when i got home and he said he's busy casting those spells and he has bought all the materials needed for the spells,he said am gonna see positive results in the next 2 days that is Thursday...My boyfriend called me at exactly 12:35pm on Thursday and apologies for all he had done ..he said,he never knew what she's doing and her sudden behavior was not intentional and he promised not to do that again.it was like am dreaming when i heard that from him and when we ended the call,i called the man and told him my girlfriend called and he said i haven't seen anything yet... he said i will also get my job back in 3 days time..and when its Sunday,they called me at my place of work that i should resume working on Monday and they gonna compensate me for the time limit have spent at home without working..My life is back into shape,i have my man back and we are happily married now with kids and i have my job back too.This man is really powerful..if we have up to 20 people like him in the world,the world would have been a better place..he has also helped many of my friends to solve many problems and they are all happy now..Am posting this to the forum for anybody that is interested in meeting the man for help.you can mail him to Dr.jartospellcaster@gmail.com I cant give out his number cos he told me he don't want to be disturbed by many people across the world..he said his email is okay and he' will replied to any emails asap..hope he helped u out too..good luck:Dr.jartospellcaster@gmail.com.Once Again His Email Address Is:Dr.jartospellcaster@gmail.com<br />Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09754926840157639790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-86501017555758913332014-03-09T23:05:48.539-05:002014-03-09T23:05:48.539-05:00Posting again because I forgot to check Notify me ...Posting again because I forgot to check Notify me and I'd like to read more...Kelly Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859487060142048869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-79753647716895591072014-03-09T15:50:59.886-05:002014-03-09T15:50:59.886-05:00As my grandfather once told me...people do not car...As my grandfather once told me...people do not care about the Swans feet paddling feverishly beneath the water...they are only concerned with its beautiful white appearance on the surface.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07460500379999179059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-52099251890273574342014-03-09T14:35:24.447-05:002014-03-09T14:35:24.447-05:00We only raise meat for our own use, but each time ...We only raise meat for our own use, but each time I think it could be a money maker and I put pen to paper, I realize there's a lot more to it.<br /><br />I know costs vary by region, but I'd totally jump at the chance to rent 40 acres of land for just $250 per acre per year. It'd be more than that per month here! Kelly Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859487060142048869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-46120878776829968202014-03-07T19:45:10.769-06:002014-03-07T19:45:10.769-06:00Well you know Susan, that's me. Just here to e...Well you know Susan, that's me. Just here to enlighten the world :)Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-69263769458982956542014-03-07T19:44:30.301-06:002014-03-07T19:44:30.301-06:00Thank you Meredith. Fortunately for every customer...Thank you Meredith. Fortunately for every customer who might verbalize their disbelief in our prices (which are actually still lower than other farms who raise animals like we do) we have another 30 customers who are very appreciative and supportive. Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-83823825037080627292014-03-07T19:41:54.625-06:002014-03-07T19:41:54.625-06:00Saska, nor do we! If a mamma sows gets mean she be...Saska, nor do we! If a mamma sows gets mean she becomes sausage and usually some fine tasting sausage at that! And the "value" of our livestock is about so much more than feed and labor. Good Temperament is priceless.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-30486917379858150362014-03-07T19:40:04.635-06:002014-03-07T19:40:04.635-06:00Thank you Janet, appreciate the link very much. We...Thank you Janet, appreciate the link very much. We do buy only certified organic feed, hay for cows, hay and grain for hogs and all from just one farmer. We have purchased from this farmer alone for the last 6 years. It is not that we believe organic is the only way to go but whatever you feed your livestock must be thoroughly investigated. Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-8931762425508451642014-03-06T21:20:29.422-06:002014-03-06T21:20:29.422-06:00Not many people can appreciate the cost, let alone...Not many people can appreciate the cost, let alone the time, to bringing a hog or cow to slaughter size. Now I have learned much about the cost of organic farming.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-89436964441532086312014-03-06T18:15:59.326-06:002014-03-06T18:15:59.326-06:00This was a great read, Donna! It's such a sham...This was a great read, Donna! It's such a shame that factory farms exist, and we as a nation have gotten so used to cheap meat from unhealthy animals that lived terrible lives. That makes it so much harder for people like yourselves, who are trying to make an honest living and do what's right for our agricultural system. If the people who balk at prices for organic, free range meat actually did the work and paid the expenses to get that meat, they would totally understand. <br /><br />-Meredith<br />Imaginacres.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00382668629374308589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-75256652760238307392014-03-06T09:56:31.586-06:002014-03-06T09:56:31.586-06:00Donna, I shared your post on my facebook page, and...Donna, I shared your post on my facebook page, and a reader posted this, which might interest you:<br /><br />When I read you get some hay from off-farm, a warning light went on. I got to believe you're buying organic, but just in case you hadn't heard... There are persistant herbicides that some hay suppliers use that can stunt or kill broadleaf plants. They have such a long half life, they can go thru the cows, thru the composting process, and still kill broadleaf plants. Especially if you're fertilizing your own fields with the compost. Here's a link to Joe Lampl's blog from Growing a Greener World: http://www.growingagreenerworld.com/killer-compost-it.../ he discovered this problem the hard way, but we can all learn from it.Janet Pesaturohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03827302925591789818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-49526709892049384012014-03-06T08:55:18.528-06:002014-03-06T08:55:18.528-06:00thanks so much for posting this. We raise a herd ...thanks so much for posting this. We raise a herd of red angus cattle and recently sold a mom/baby pair (she was devil possessed I swear!) for $2100.00 I could not believe that she brought that much, but somebody really wanted her. We calved out 30 heifers this year and have been lucky enough to save all the babies. The crazies get sold...we don't have the patience for non-friendly stock!Saskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14316697509986535586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-1950103618432333032014-03-06T08:29:56.597-06:002014-03-06T08:29:56.597-06:00Thanks Janet. It is "popular" to eat loc...Thanks Janet. It is "popular" to eat local eat fresh but you are right in that people still want to eat cheap as well. So strange how they will not spend $10 for a really fresh yummy salad but will spend $100 for designer flip flops.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-78419977004350629332014-03-06T07:12:48.806-06:002014-03-06T07:12:48.806-06:00Excellent article!! So many people give lip servic...Excellent article!! So many people give lip service to the need for humanely and sustainably produced meat, but then won't pay for it. They need to know it is more expensive to do things right!Janet Pesaturohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03827302925591789818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-53410540392975494352014-03-06T01:10:01.897-06:002014-03-06T01:10:01.897-06:00It's not like we buy all local and all organic...It's not like we buy all local and all organic Cro, I mean no one around here makes homemade black licorice the way I adore, but we do make choices and its just good to be aware. But seriously don't get between me and my totally high sugared, completely bad for me licorice.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-85296556475960761832014-03-06T01:07:55.596-06:002014-03-06T01:07:55.596-06:00Now since you commented twice do I respond twice? ...Now since you commented twice do I respond twice? :)Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-65702275379387152862014-03-06T01:07:27.038-06:002014-03-06T01:07:27.038-06:00Thanks Art! Most folks just want to think about th...Thanks Art! Most folks just want to think about the romantic, touchy feeling part of farming "oh look a tiny little baby cow" but the reality is, it is a business. And businesses do require work but even with that said, on the good days it can still be quite dreamy.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-9174194510395675692014-03-05T22:36:14.136-06:002014-03-05T22:36:14.136-06:00I was recently buying legs of New Zealand frozen L...I was recently buying legs of New Zealand frozen Lamb for about 15 Euros a go. The same thing produced just down the road was costing about 28 Euros. I know I should have bought the locally produced Lamb, but.....Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-91960521197830698642014-03-05T20:37:34.985-06:002014-03-05T20:37:34.985-06:00A great explanation. I sometimes think that farmi...A great explanation. I sometimes think that farming has more to do with education than we realize. I also wonder what the response your customers queries would have at the local superstore. That might be educational too- but in an entirely different way...<br />Art Blomquisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459183702519561248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4212817062207309616.post-15737554041852034992014-03-05T20:37:15.870-06:002014-03-05T20:37:15.870-06:00A great explanation. I sometimes think that farmi...A great explanation. I sometimes think that farming has more to do with education than we realize. I also wonder what the response your customers queries would have at the local superstore. That might be educational too- but in an entirely different way...<br />Art Blomquisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459183702519561248noreply@blogger.com