Tag Archives: soil health

Manure, Varmints, and Bugs

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Lone Tree Farm on Kanaranzi Creek

One good thing about grazing cattle is that they fertilize as they harvest the grass. When they’re confined in a barn or shed or cattle yard, bedding has to be hauled in and spread around. And then, the manure has … Continue reading →

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Cold Snap

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Lone Tree Farm on Kanaranzi Creek

This past week has been a week of holidays: Chinese New Year, Lincoln’s Birthday, Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, and Margaret’s Birthday! We’re about half way between the fist day of winter and the first day of … Continue reading →

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Extraction, Restoration, or Regenerative Agriculture

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Lone Tree Farm on Kanaranzi Creek

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 →

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Healthy Soil

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Lone Tree Farm on Kanaranzi Creek

  This bright yellow ATV was unloaded from the pickup and used to collect soil samples in our west quarter several weeks ago. We don’t have the results back yet, but the 2½ acre grid is the same as that … Continue reading →

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