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Welcome to May in Arkansas
Karen Ballard Karen Ballard

Welcome to May in Arkansas

May came in with a bang and has delivered frequent showers and storms resulting in beautiful flowers and awe-inspiring sunsets on the farm.

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February Floods
Karen Ballard Karen Ballard

February Floods

February is giving us floods and beautiful Delta sunsets. As I watch the rising Cache River and winter evening sunsets this month on the farm, I think about what life teaches us . . .

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Happy New Year!
Karen Ballard Karen Ballard

Happy New Year!

Out with the old and in with the new! The end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022 is being celebrated around the world.

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2021 Harvest on the Books
Karen Ballard Karen Ballard

2021 Harvest on the Books

The 2021 Harvest is in and on the books. This year has been challenging for lots of reasons.

In this space before Thanksgiving, I always consider what I’ve learned over the past year.

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Celebrating the Vines Center
Karen Ballard Karen Ballard

Celebrating the Vines Center

Getting ready to celebrate a 40-year legacy! We’ve been making final preparations this month to participate in the Arkansas 4-H Foundation’s Dinner at the Vines. This celebration honors the sacrifices and contributions of many that made this incredible center possible.

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July at the Farm . . .
Karen Ballard Karen Ballard

July at the Farm . . .

There is symmetry to crops growing in a field. While familiar, it still sometimes causes me to pause to appreciate the beauty of it all.

The precious gift of life.

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Oh Happy Day!
Karen Ballard Karen Ballard

Oh Happy Day!

Start growing your own plant protein with our Escomame seed! Now available in the Soy Store!

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