Fall harvest is upon us and keeping us hopping. We have combines running to swath millet, pickup millet, cut corn, and we are planting wheat right now. It certainly takes the whole family to get all the work done this time of year. It won't be too much longer and we will have milo ready to come out of the fields also.

This is always a wonderful time of year when we get to see the fruits of our labor. Summers as a farmers wife can be very busy, difficult, and lonely. Don't get me wrong, I love my life and my family and wouldn't trade them for anything! Summers keep everyone moving in different directions. I am busy traveling with flour, taking care of kids, and helping where ever needed on the farm. Our guys are working long hours tending to fields, equipment repairs, attending meetings, and wheat harvest. When fall comes the hours get longer, but it means a break is in sight. We know family time is only a few short months away and we have something to look forward too.

I was so glad to be able to go to La Junta this past weekend for Early Settlers. It was a beautiful day and I loved meeting new people and getting to see old friends and catch up. If you missed us I sent stock with my family at Collins Family Farms so, if you need flour or meat give them a call. 

I am gearing up for a busy October with two shows at the Altered Reality Event Center in Colorado Springs the first and third weekend. We hope to see some familiar faces there. If you are in need of tickets to the shows I have some to give out and will do so on a first come first serve basis. Just send me a message with your mailing address and how many you need and I will get them out.
Blessings,
​Jennifer

We are gearing up for a busy summer! We have signed up to be at the Pikes Peak Farmers Market at Bancroft Park in Old Colorado City every Saturday. We had our first market Saturday and loved getting to see some familiar faces. We hope to see more of you as the summer goes on! If you are looking for anything special or want to place a larger order call or email us and we will have it ready for you at the next market.

Millet planting is in full swing. Everyone on the farm is focusing on getting our crop in the ground. With the amount of spring rains we have had we are hopeful for a good crop this year. There are still many other factor that go into it that will influence our year, but we pray for God's blessing on our growing season and harvest.

Wow! Where has January gone?! Farming may be slow right now but we have been working hard at improving the products we have and also expanding what we offer. I have been playing with some gluten-free cereal recipes and some have been amazing and some I may or may not have slipped to the chickens. Be on the lookout for those recipes as I narrow them down. 

We are excited to tell you we will be at the Lifestyle Expo in Castle Rock on February 4th. If you are in the area come see us and stock up on all of your baking needs. I will make sure I have the samples ready!

While not gluten-free my latest and most fun kitchen experimenting has been with sour dough. My mom gave me a sour dough starter kit for Christmas then a la cloche for my birthday. I have had a blast making whole wheat bread for my family. Sour dough baked in a la cloche makes the most beautiful loaves of bread.
God bless and I hope to see you in Castle Rock!