Monthly Archives: April 2025

Birds are Disappearing

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Bee
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The bright orange and black of the Bullock’s Oriole, the swoops and falls of blue-black barn swallows. The plaintive call of cranes overhead. One of the signs of spring is the return of migratory birds. In California, the swallows of … Continue reading →

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Calf Share Milking

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Bee
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Anyone who has ever owned a milk cow knows that you run on her schedule. There are times when her schedule will collide with yours. Maybe you’re not a full-time rancher and have off-farm responsibilities such as a job. It’s … Continue reading →

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Cast Iron – What’s Not to Like?

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Bee
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If you are what I call a “real” cook – the sort who peels potatoes, bakes bread from scratch, and knows how to make perfect fried chicken or soup that never sees the inside of a can – odds are … Continue reading →

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