November and December is the time of the year that people celebrate everything that is good in their life, and reflect on what they are thankful for. I have spent the last month doing the same thing, and have really taken some time to reflect on the things in my life that I am grateful for. First and foremost I am grateful for my family and my friends. They have supported me throughout my life, and backed my decisions. One of the biggest decisions I made that changed my life happened almost seven years ago. I didn’t know it at the time, but my decision to get a couple of…

November is the time of the year that I finally get to take a deep breath, and relax. Fair season is over, and it’s not yet time for National Western. We have had our first snow, and the goats are starting to grow out their shaggy coats in preparation for the cooler weather. The Boer does are starting to show signs of pregnancy, which means they are progressing along. They are three-fifth of the way through gestation, and they are all due within about a week of each other. This will make my life easier, as I won’t be waiting for several weeks for the kids to be born. The…

October is one of my favorite months. The leaves are changing color, the temperatures are dropping and the air is fresh and crisp first thing in the morning. It’s also the time of the year that I get to breed the pigs, and start the process of fair pigs once again. Some may call it odd, but animal reproduction and genetics has always fascinated me. Each year, I sit down before breeding season and look at my females, and then look for a male that will be compatible. I look for a boar that is going to help me produce better show animals each and every year. The trends in…