11/1/2024

11/1/2024

Dear Curiosity Journal, The breeding season for the Driftless Curiosity flock began this week, and 2025 lambs are in the making. We completed a major overhaul of the manger area, scraping out some really nice compost material, moving the fence line, installing new...
10/31/2024

10/31/2024

Dear Curiosity Journal, Almost a month has passed since the 4th Annual Driftless Region’s Dia de Muertos Celebration, and as the dust settles from our festivities, the actual Dia approaches (November 1st and 2nd). The marigolds stand frost-wilted in the field while...
9/21/2024

9/21/2024

Dear Curiosity Journal, I was on a Zoom meeting this week with board members, Taylor and Diana, and they said I seem less stressed about Dia de Muertos than in past years. I have to agree that I feel more grounded and credit the reduction of anxiety to a few key...
9/19/2024

9/19/2024

Dear Curiosity Journal, I just love sharing the experience of raising livestock with Rufus. Taking on animals within a marriage can be risky business, as creatures can test your patience for working with them and each other. There’s nothing quite like chasing...
9/18/2024

9/18/2024

Dear Curiosity Journal, A life of working with animals is filled with a lot of beautiful routine, time for reflection, and ample metaphors for life. I’m currently settling into the daily routine of rotational grazing and the practice of moving the electronet fencing....