Fall is in the air on Windhaven farm…and when I say that, I’m not referring to the scent of pumpkin spice or crunchy leaves. Instead, the bucks are in rut and their musk is S.T.R.O.N.G. The boys are ready to go, and soon they will have their day. For now…

Not like you might think, at least. — About five years ago, I wrote an article about the toxicity of working in higher education. To this day, I still get emails from current and past admissions counselors who are burnt out and plum out of passion. Now, I’m not necessarily referencing Ivy League Admissions Counselors when I write…

Here’s 9 Reasons Why — First and foremost, goats cough on a regular basis. And it’s kind of silly that we immediately freak the eff out as soon as one of our goats starts coughing. We usually think the worst right away. And the truth is, there are reasons to hit the panic button when…

You didn’t know it the first time you saw him, mostly because you didn’t even know it was a him…but you didn’t know you’d fall in love with a mean rooster. As a chick, he was the first to run to your hand, sometimes quizzically studying your jewelry and pecking…

So you can get through it during a job search — Not many people love their jobs, and enjoying it every day is probably unrealistic, but you shouldn’t hate your job. And I’m not saying that so you feel like you should change who you are, and how you view your job because you shouldn’t be miserable. But what I am…

The horrible process that took a month to complete — I’ve owned goats here and there throughout my life, and I’ve only recently fallen head-over-heels in love with them. In other words, I’m now committed to growing a healthy, beautiful, herd of Boer goats. …

Should we be concerned about how coronavirus may affect asthmatic? — As a lifelong asthma sufferer, I immediately grew concerned about how the coronavirus might affect my asthma. Asthmatics contend with the flu, seasonal allergies, and other triggers daily. In fact, our bodies require us to be careful, and tactical about our health…moreso than most. It’s no secret to a severe…

The time to start prepping was yesterday — The coronavirus has us all a little nervous, well, at least those of us who like to plan ahead. But maybe you’ve put the prepping off thinking you’ve got time. There’s a lot of uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, and when it comes to prepping your homestead…better late than never. …

Something has been bothering me about how we treat new homesteaders. — Suffice it to say that I’m in a boatload of homesteading, farming, small business farming, and hobby farming groups on social media. Normally, I just scroll around until something catches my eye. …