Howdy folks! It's been a busy few weeks for Brian and me here on the farm. We've been putting in some serious sweat equity to clear our homesite and make way for our dream farmstead.
Every day, rain or shine, one of us heads out to the property to run the brush hog that we borrowed from our brother-in-law, Daniel. The work is hard, but the reward is even greater. The transformation of this 80ft x 100ft pad is absolutely amazing to see. We're making progress, one step at a time.
However, the work hasn't been without its setbacks. Just last week, I managed to get poison ivy while clearing the briars from the trees. And let me tell you, I had a strong allergic reaction. But that's just part of the job, and we'll keep pushing forward.
To help us with the last of the clearing, my mom came up for a long weekend to watch the kids. We put in some long hours and lots of elbow grease, but it was all worth it when we saw the finished result. As we continue to make progress on our farm, Brian and I have been focusing on making our property both accessible and private. We want our farm to be welcoming to visitors, but also secluded enough that we can enjoy the peace and quiet that comes with living on a rural property.
One of the first steps we took in achieving this goal was clearing out the front and back entrance to our road. We spent several hours using our brush hog to clear away any overgrown vegetation and make the entrances more visible.
At the same time, we're making sure that our farmhouse will be situated in the middle of a grove of trees, providing a natural barrier from any neighboring properties. This will not only give us the privacy we desire, but also create a peaceful and serene setting for our home.
It's important to us that we strike a balance between accessibility and seclusion on our farm. By taking steps to clear our entrances while also planning for a secluded home site, we're confident that we can create the perfect balance for our family and visitors alike.
It's hard work, but we're loving every minute of it. And we can't wait to see what the future holds for our farmstead. Until next time, happy farming!
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