The Stubborn Farmwife: old farmer wisdom
By The Stubborn Farmwife
Categories: Society & Culture, Personal Journals, History, Education, Leisure, Hobbies
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Recent episodes
- She Wintered Cattle on Stockpiled Fescue—and Never Bought Hay
They laughed when she wintered her cattle on stockpiled fescue—but she never bought a bale of hay. Discover her approach to winter cattle grazing and how stockpiled fescue helped her avoid buying hay. #stockpiledfescue #wintercattlegrazing #winteringcattle #cattlefeeding #hayalternatives…
- Blown Voltage Regulators Sat for 20 Years—Then the Rebuild Shop Closed
They left their blown voltage regulators on his shelf for 20 years. Then the rebuild shop closed. A story of unclaimed electrical parts, a decades-long wait, and the closure of a repair shop. #blownvoltageregulators #voltageregulatorrepair #rebuildshop #repairshopclosure #unclaimedparts…
- They Laughed at Her Prairie Strip—Then the Windstorm Hit
They laughed when she left a strip of prairie down the middle. Then a windstorm hit, putting her unconventional choice to the test. #prairiestrip #windstorm #farming #prairie #farmweather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Dealer’s Scanner Said the Engine Was Done—An Old Mechanic Listened
A dealer’s scanner said the engine was done. An old mechanic took a different approach: he pulled the plug and listened. Scanner-based engine diagnostics meet hands-on mechanical experience in this story of two approaches to diagnosing engine trouble. #enginediagnostics #diagnosticscanner…
- She Refused to Spray the Fence Rows—Then the Bees Came Back
They laughed when she refused to spray the fence rows. Then the bees returned. Explore a farmwife's decision to leave her fence rows unsprayed and the unexpected return of these important pollinators. #fencerows #bees #pollinators #unsprayedfencerows #farmwisdom #farmwife Learn more about your ad…
- Keeping Her Grandfather's Breed: Zero Vet Bills as Neighbors Went Commercial
When every neighbor switched to commercial breeds, she stayed with her grandfather's livestock breed—and her vet bills were zero. Discover a farming story about keeping a family tradition while those around her took a different path. #livestockbreeds #commercialbreeds #veterinarybills…
- Selling Beef by the Quarter vs. Auction: Her Price Never Dropped
They laughed when she chose to sell beef by the quarter instead of at auction—but her price never dropped. Discover the story behind her unconventional approach to beef sales. #sellingbeefbythequarter #quarterbeef #beefauctions #beefpricing #beefsales #directbeefsales Learn more about your ad…
- Auto-Steer Drifted 6 Inches Per Pass—A Farmer Checked With a Tape Measure
An auto-steer system drifted 6 inches per pass, and nobody noticed—until one farmer checked with a tape measure. Discover how a simple measurement revealed an overlooked problem with tractor guidance. #auto-steer #auto-steerdrift #tractorguidance #precisionagriculture #farmequipment #tapemeasure…
- Dealer Diagnostics Said Replace the Engine—An Old Farmer Fixed It With a File
A dealer's diagnostic computer recommended replacing the entire engine—but an old farmer fixed the problem with a file. Explore a repair story that pits computerized engine diagnostics against hands-on experience and practical farming wisdom. #enginediagnostics #enginerepair #enginereplacement…
- Chickens in the Cornfield: Soil Test Results That Silenced Skeptics
They laughed when she put chickens in the cornfield. But when her soil test results came back, the skeptics fell silent. Discover the story behind an unconventional farming decision and the soil testing results that changed the conversation. #chickensincornfields #soiltesting #soiltestresults…
- Crop Adjuster Declared a Total Loss—Farmer Harvested 40 Uncounted Bushels
A crop adjuster declared the field a total loss, but the farmer harvested 40 bushels that were never counted. Explore the contrast between the crop loss assessment and what the field actually yielded. #cropadjuster #croplossassessment #totalcroploss #40bushels #uncountedharvest #cropyield #farming…
- She Chose Grass Finishing Over the Feedlot—and the Buyer Paid Double
They laughed when she refused the feedlot and chose grass finishing instead. But her unconventional farming decision had a surprising outcome: the buyer paid double. #grassfinishing #feedlotalternatives #livestockfarming #grass-finishedcattle #cattlefinishing Learn more about your ad choices…
- County Appraiser Valued Timber at $800—Farmer Milled It and Built a Barn
A county appraiser valued the timber at just $800. The farmer saw another use for it: milling the wood himself and building a barn. Discover a story of farm resourcefulness, timber value, and do-it-yourself barn building. #countyappraiser #timberappraisal #timbervalue #millingtimber #barnbuilding…
- They Laughed at Her Hillside Swales—Until Floods Hit Every Farm but Hers
When she dug swales across a good hill, others laughed. Then a flood hit every farm but hers. Explore a farming story about hillside swales, flood protection, and a decision that looked very different after the flood. #swales #hillsideswales #farmflooding #floodprotection #farmwatermanagement…
- They Mocked Her Weeds Between Fences—Then Her Cattle Outweighed Every Herd
When she let weeds grow between the fences, people laughed. Then her cattle outweighed every herd. Discover a farming story about an unconventional choice, surprising cattle weights, and the weeds everyone dismissed. #cattlefarming #weedsbetweenfences #cattleweight #livestock…
- She Saved Seeds While Neighbors Bought New—Then the Seed Company Folded
While every neighbor bought new seeds, she kept saving her own. When the seed company folded, she still had plenty. A story of seed saving, farm self-reliance, and the value of planning ahead. #seedsaving #savedseeds #seedcompanyclosure #farmself-reliance #traditionalfarming #farmpreparedness…
- Defying Odds: Growing Tomatoes in January with Cold Frames
Discover how a determined farmwife challenged conventional advice by constructing a cold frame from old windows to successfully grow tomatoes during the winter season. #coldframe #tomatoes #wintergardening #greenhouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Scrappy Farmer Saves Big by Avoiding Dealers
Explore the clever strategy of a frugal farmer who sidesteps traditional dealerships and goes straight to the scrapyard for parts, saving significant costs. #frugalfarmer #scrapyardsavings #agriculturetips #partssourcing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- A Farmer's Widow Saves the Day After $350,000 Combine Breaks
Discover the inspiring story of how a farmer's widow took charge and completed the harvest after a costly $350,000 combine malfunctioned at midnight. Her dedication and resilience ensured the field was finished by dawn, showcasing the incredible spirit of farmers and their families. #farmer'swidow…
- From Lifeless to Lush: How Her Soil Transformed in Three Years
Discover the remarkable journey of reviving soil once deemed dead. Three years ago, an extension agent assessed the land as barren. Today, it's a subject of study at his office. Explore the techniques and practices used to bring vitality back to the soil, turning skepticism into a learning…
- The Hay Broker's Price: $9 Per Bale with 400 Bales Stored
Explore the intriguing story of a savvy farmwoman who faced a hay broker charging $9 per bale. Despite the steep price, she cleverly stored 400 bales in a barn she constructed for just $200. #haybroker #barnconstruction #farmwoman #agriculture #balepricing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- Windmill Investment: 38 Years of Uninterrupted Water Pumping
Discover the fascinating story of a windmill purchased for just $90 that defied all odds. Despite being deemed irreparable, it successfully pumped water for 38 years without needing a single part replacement. #windmill #waterpumping #farmlife #investment #repair #sustainability Learn more about…
- Forty-Year Fence: How Her Hedge Posts Proved Valuable
Explore the surprising value of hedge posts, once deemed worthless. Discover how one farmwife's decision to use them resulted in a fence that didn't cost a dollar over 40 years. #hedgeposts #farmwife #fence #value #cost-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- She Refused Financing, But Then the Farm Crisis Struck
Discover the inspiring story of resilience as she stood firm against financial pressures, refusing to finance a single dollar. Experience the unexpected twist when the farm crisis hit hard. This episode delves into the wisdom of foresight and the strength found in holding true to one's principles…
- How She Saved $91,000 to Buy the Neighboring Farm
Discover the inspiring story of how a determined woman defied bank advice and saved $91,000 to purchase the adjacent farm with cash. This tale of resilience and financial wisdom showcases her strategic planning and hard work to achieve her dreams, proving that perseverance pays off. #farm #savings…
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