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Freedom to Grow

With Juneteenth and Father's Day being so close this year, I have reflected on my capability to provide for my family, a human right that my ancestors were never allowed because of their physical bondage. Whether it is working with the bees, planting crops, playing soccer with the kids, or looking for insects on the farm my family and I have established a relationship to the land that our ancestors did not have here in America.

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Dad's Shadow

Introducing me to horses was not the only thing my dad did. I was able to observe him as an entrepreneur. When he had an idea, he acted on it. That is exactly how I am today. Being able to see ideas come to fruition shaped my belief that anything is possible. I was a kid with a dream of having all the horses and all the animals.

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Q&A: Abbagail McRuer, Field Team Member & Founder Sage & Shepherd Ranch

Bringing a newborn onto the ranch is no small feat, but Abbagail McRuer & her husband Mackenzie of Sage & Shepherd Ranch are working towards balance and enjoying this unique experience their son as they grow their regenerative and ethical farming business. to horses..

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MOTHERHOOD LOOKS DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE

I have no children, but I am a mother. I have never conceived a child, yet still I am a mother. I hadn’t envisioned myself to be on the cusp of 33, single, and managing a farm with livestock and a business on my own. I’ve always wanted to have children of my own, but I now realize that being a mother isn’t limited to humans raising humans.

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LIVING A HOMEMADE LIFE

Connecting with Canadian Field Team Member, Kate Schat, on family and homesteading, by encouraging her children to be regular contributors on the farm, Kate is instilling the family motto in the next generation, "work like dogs, eat like kings."

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OFF THE FIELD WITH BRAYDEN THOMAS, LINEBACKER OF THE L.A. RAMS

Muck boots and the brand have been a staple in my family for as long as I can remember. Whether it was out fishing or hunting, helping in the yard, or moving snow in the skid-steer, Muck boots are all I can remember people wearing for these activities in North Dakota. I always was thrilled to put on my Muck boots because it meant I got to tag along with my dad and grandpa - these are some of the best times and memories I have. They have always kept my feet dry and warm while I’ve gone ice fishing on small lakes around N.D. or on the boat early springtime on the Missouri River walleye fishing…

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Q&A: CAITLIN GOOCH, MUCK FIELD TEAM MEMBER, FOUNDER OF SADDLE UP & READ

Since 1998, Read Across America has celebrated reading by building literacy programs to motivate and encourage kids across the U.S. to read. This year we are highlighting Saddle Up & Read, a non-profit organization led by Muck Field Team member, mom, cowgirl, and horse whisperer, Caitlin Gooch, and her mission to improve kids’ confidence in reading in her home state of North Carolina through live equestrian events that offer kids the opportunity to engage with and read to horses.

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Field Tested by Rob, Hilary and Mikayla

People like you play an important roll in our Muck Boot community. You put our footwear to the test on the field and your feedback is essential as it helps us get better in providing you the best experience in our product and service. In today’s post, learn more about the Apex Pro and Muck Originals along with the special people that helped share their stories.

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A Season To Give Back

Holiday season is my favorite because it’s closer to the new year. During the holidays there’s more down time. More time to connect with family and reflect on all the opportunities, experiences, and blessings throughout the year.

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A Deer Camp Tradition

Deer camp has different meanings and purposes depending on who you ask. For some it’s an escape, a reset from the grind of everyday life. For others it’s a challenge both physically and mentally. For me, it’s about the people I’m with.

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Stay Outdoors Longer

Growing up in The Midwest I’ve always loved the change of seasons and in particular when winter finally comes and snow starts to fall. My wife and our three labs love the snow and every year we load up and head into the mountains to cut down our Christmas tree in the national forest. Depending on the year and the amount of snow we usually take the truck or the side by side (sxs) but either way it’s an adventure.

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The Holiday Season With Sankofa Farm

Our holiday season is typically filled with amplified love, a ton of traveling, and the best food of the year. Growing up, my family always put a special emphasis on Christmas and Kwanzaa; this remains true today. The holiday season is my favorite because it allows me the time to slow down, kick off my Muck boots and truly embrace the beautiful village that I am so blessed to call my family. As a farmer, this takes a lot of planning long before the holiday season starts - however, it’s all worth it.

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Holidays For The Farmer

For a farmer, the holidays can be more than a meal and time spent with family. For instance, premature newborn goats might be in the living room on thanksgiving because they required around the clock care after being rejected by their mother. Or a delayed arrival to dinner because of an ill goat and the need to finish up on mucking out and bedding down pens for winter kids.

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Bay Area Young Farmers Chapter

This is the fifth and final installment in a blog series featuring the winners of our 2022 Muck Boot Chapter Capacity Grant Program. The grant program awarded five Young Farmers chapters with $5,000 to compensate their organizing efforts or to cover expenses for a specific project, such as COVID-19 response efforts, racial equity trainings, or virtual platforms to increase connectivity.

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Mile High Young Farmers Chapter

This is the fourth installment in a blog series featuring the winners of our 2022 Muck Boot Chapter Capacity Grant Program. The grant program awarded five Young Farmers chapters with $5,000 to compensate their organizing efforts or to cover expenses for a specific project, such as COVID-19 response efforts, racial equity trainings, or virtual platforms to increase connectivity.

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Central Virginia Young Farmers Chapter

This is the third installment in a blog series featuring the winners of our 2022 Muck Boot Chapter Capacity Grant program. The grant program awarded five Young Farmers chapters with $5,000 to compensate their organizing efforts or to cover expenses for a specific project, such as COVID-19 response efforts, racial equity trainings, or virtual platforms to increase connectivity.

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NZYM™ vs Traditional Antimicrobial Technology

Most of us don’t want to have smelly shoes or clothing, which is why antimicrobial technology is becoming increasingly popular to help hinder the growth of odor-causing bacteria. Anti-odor Technology is everywhere nowadays, and for the most part you’ll find it is solved for via antimicrobial technology.

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Sheep Shearing

By Although I started my farming career pretty late in life there is something nostalgic about shearing day. Maybe it's the smell of sweat mixed with sun cream carried on the summer breeze or maybe it's the comfort felt at knowing it's a big job done and you have a month of not panicking about flystrike, a fresh start almost.

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Hudson Valley Young Farmers Chapter

This is the second installment in a blog series featuring the winners of the 2022 Muck Boot Chapter Capacity Grant program. The grant program awarded five National Young Farmers Coalition chapters with $5,000 to compensate themselves for their organizing efforts or to cover expenses for a specific project, such as COVID-19 response efforts, racial equity trainings, or virtual platforms to increase connectivity.

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Bowhunting 101

There are a lot of reasons why you might want to start bowhunting. Maybe it’s the challenge or the connection with nature. The food or the responsibility that comes with learning how to shoot accurately.

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West Michigan Young Farmers Chapter

This is the first installment in a blog series featuring the winners of our 2022 Muck Boot Chapter Capacity Grant program. The grant program awarded five Young Farmers chapters with $5,000 to compensate themselves for their organizing efforts or to cover expenses for a specific project, such as COVID-19 response efforts, racial equity trainings, or virtual platforms to increase connectivity.

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The Urban Farming Institute

“WE DON’T JUST GROW FOOD, WE GROW PEOPLE.”

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Maple Season Work

In addition to being an avid outdoors woman, Nikki Boxler also plays an important role in her family's multi-generational business Boxler Maple Farm. Nikki, along with her father David and brother Warren have continued a working tradition that started with Nikki's great-grandfather Joseph Boxler.

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Beginner's Guide to Scouting for Turkey

Spring is officially here and you know what that means, it’s turkey season! Spring turkey hunting can be challenging, but a little bit of pre-season scouting should help to increase your odds for success. Here are a few tips and tactics to help you create a scouting plan.

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Winter Horse Care Tips

Horse care in the winter, depending on where you live, can be like a guessing game. One day it might be hot during the day but freezing at night. It could rain all week then suddenly start snowing the next day. Around this time last year I had on a short sleeve shirt some days and layers on other days. The weather is just like this sometimes. My advice? Focus in two areas for horses in the winter...

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5 Best Ways to Preserve Your Garden Harvest

Growing a garden is such a fun experience and it's made more fun when you can preserve the fruits of your labour to enjoy all year. Although you may not be planning to have enough to last the whole year, it’s a good idea to be prepared for a little abundance. Trust me, you’ll have way more tomatoes and zucchini that you know what to do with!

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Cinq tâches à faire aujourd’hui pour obtenir un jardin de légumes demain

Quels sont vos légumes préférés? Que mangez-vous le plus souvent? Il n’est pas logique de planter quelque chose que vous ne mangez jamais et que vous détestez! Les légumes les plus faciles à faire pousser sont la laitue/les épinards, le concombre, les haricots/pois, les tomates et le chou frisé/bette à carde.

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Trois étapes pour préparer votre jardin

Les signes du printemps sont là : l’odeur des jours de pluie, le chant des oiseaux, les journées plus longues et la chaleur du soleil. Cela signifie aussi que la saison des jardins est à nos portes; c’est ma période préférée de l’année. Les catalogues de semences, la planification du jardin et finalement la plantation! Comme nous sommes au début avril, j’ai pensé écrire un billet sur la préparation de votre jardin pour la plantation et la saison.

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Comment pratiquer le mode de vie de la ferme, peu importe où vous vivez

To some homesteading may seem like a far away dream only to be attained when you have much more life experience and 100 acres. Eh bien, ce n’est pas toujours le cas! I am here to tell you that you can homestead no matter where you live.

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