by Melissa | May 5, 2020 | Homeschooling
So call me a nerd, but preparing our homeschool schedule for the year is one of my favorite things to do! Maybe it’s the new year full of possibilities. Maybe it’s because I know how much of a sanity saver it will be for me once it is complete. Either way,...
by Melissa | Apr 16, 2020 | Office Work
While it may not be the most enjoyable part of farming, good record keeping on the farm is necessary, important, and extremely helpful. I was asked to train on this topic several years ago for a beginning farmer class, so thought it may be beneficial to share here as...
by Melissa | Mar 18, 2020 | Alfalfa Seed
Pollination is one of the most important parts of raising alfalfa seed. Without pollination, there would be no seed to harvest. As soon as there are blooms on the alfalfa plants, it is time to put our pollinators to work. We use leafcutter bees for...
by Melissa | Feb 20, 2020 | Homeschooling
When I first started my blog almost 5 years ago, we knew we would be homeschooling our children. I also knew that some of our homeschooling days would take place in the tractor. That’s why I came up with the name Teaching From the Tractor. I also thought that...
by Melissa | Feb 13, 2020 | Alfalfa Seed, Barley & Wheat, Crops, Sugar Beets
I still can’t believe it has been over 2 years since my last post! I apologize for my absence and wanted to give you an update on what we have been up to since my last post in 2017. The 2018 & 2019 crop years have been crazy to say the least, but I guess...
