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Monthly Archives: August 2020
Prehistoric Corn Cobs
As Kanaranzi Creek erodes away the steep banks on the outer edges of meander loops, archaeological “treasures” continue to emerge and be deposited on adjacent sand bars. We think that’s what happened at the site described in the post of … Continue reading
Posted in Earth Science, Farm History
Tagged archaeology, artifacts, channel erosion, Native Americans
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The “Navy” on Kanaranzi Creek
The Creek comes into our pasture about .7 of a mile above the bridge on the State Line. However, that’s the straight-line distance; it’s more than twice that far along the meandering channel. Those measurements are taken from the air … Continue reading
Posted in Family History, Farm History
Tagged canoes, children, familiies, meandering channel, rafts
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Extraction, Restoration, or Regenerative Agriculture
We’re glad that we live in a neighborhood of diversified farming operations. Naturally, the Kanaranzi Creek valley dictates that grazing and livestock are one way for the pastures to pay their way. The corn and beans on the surrounding uplands … Continue reading
Tracing Native Prairie
Big bluestem, aka turkey foot, is a warm season grass that’s pretty easy to identify in a native prairie. That’s because it ripens to a distinctive purple-red color this time of year. And, the top has a shape like a … Continue reading
Posted in Life Science
Tagged biodiversity, environmental disturbance, soil seed bank, warm season grasses
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