| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Oct 22 2015 : 7:57:05 PM
I am excited to begin working on my merit badges and sharing my experiences with everyone! After much debating I was finally able to pick the top 4 badges I plan to accomplish first!
I chose….
1.Pampered Pets (Outpost)
-It’s important to me that my pets are healthy and will live a long happy life. Knowing what is best for them will allow me to enhance their life.
2. Bread Making (Farm Kitchen)
-I have always enjoyed cooking and now look forward to a better way of cooking.
3. Embroidery (Stitching and Crafting)
- Would love to make something special for my baby boy just like my Grandma Butters made for me.
4. Water Conservation (Cleaning Up)
- I love the idea of helping save the planet as well as help me save money on my bill.
With that in mind, what merit badges do you fellow farmgirls plan on accomplishing first? Or working towards right now? Any of them hold a special meaning that drives you to accomplish one over another?
Much luck and enjoyment in your merit badge experiences!
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| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| debbieklann |
Posted - Oct 02 2026 : 5:38:07 PM
I will let you girls know when the samples are ready!!! I’m having a hard time narrowing my choices down…everything sounds yummy and I’m excited to learn how to do this:). I want to get a couple in the cooler so they’ll be ready for the holidays. I’m wondering about a smoked Gouda, if that’s possible? Or as Merit likes to call it…” burnt” cheese. Haha
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Oct 02 2026 : 5:22:52 PM
Debbie, the cheese making badge sounds fun! I can't wait to hear how it turns out. I will join Heather and taste test for you!
Heather, I know what you mean. I can't believe it is already October. Hopefully you get some time to work on your badges.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| nndairy |
Posted - Sep 28 2026 : 6:26:44 PM
I need to sit down and apply for some. And finish up a few more. Time is getting away from me - where did September go!?!
Debbie - That sounds like a wonderful badge to work on! I'd be a taste tester for you :)
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
2026 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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| debbieklann |
Posted - Sep 28 2026 : 3:49:55 PM
I’ve had a bunch that I’ve been working on this summer that I will have to apply for sometime soon. I’m about ready to put part of my garden to bed and my canning is almost finished so I will have more time to work on some new ones. I’m getting ready to do the cheese making badges and I’m really excited!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Sep 28 2026 : 1:46:58 PM
How are your badges coming along? Now that summer is coming to an end and things are slowing down in the garden, I have had more time to work on my latch hook project. I really want to finish it soon so I can apply for my beginner Nellie Will-do. Then I have a few books that I need to read to finish some other badges. I would like to finish at least 5 more badges before the year is up.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Aug 19 2026 : 4:59:14 PM
Jill, that sounds like so much fun! I bet the kids really enjoy learning all those new skills.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| jillyd |
Posted - Aug 17 2026 : 4:08:53 PM
Being in a parade sounds like a lot of fun, Krista! Well done Christine, and yes, it definitely counts if you volunteer with your kid's activities. I was a Cubs leader for 5 years and I've been a 4H leader for 26. I find working with kids the most satisfying. I was the "A" leader of the 4H club for 12 years (organizational role and overall leadership). I'm the Fibre Arts and paper work leader now and enjoy that much more. I love teaching the kids about spinning, weaving, felting, knitting etc. I'm also on the workshop committee for my Spinning and Weaving Guild. I also volunteer when I have time with the local Historical Artifacts Society. We are creating a Textile Emporium in one of the small buildings on site. You have motivated me to apply for my Community Service badge, I'm going to do it right now (holding myself accountable).
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Aug 17 2026 : 3:10:44 PM
Way to go Christine! I think those types of community service are the best. Our children really benefit from seeing us help out. Plus it sometimes allows us to spend more time with them!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Bellepic |
Posted - Aug 17 2026 : 2:16:45 PM
Wonderful idea, Jill! Fallon and I just swung by our county's fair and discovered they offer prizes for biggest, best, and most unusual garden veggies. If we're organized enough to get planting in time, that might keep us busy without a lot of kitchen clean up!
I realized in updating my community service log that I've accumulated enough hours to apply for the Intermediate level! Most of these hours have been in the form of co-leading a Brownie Girl Scout troop and acting as treasurer for the school's parent group. Is it *really* community service if your own kid is benefiting? Hehe. I still have plans to branch out to help at the public library and the community center garden. Are any of you all volunteers? Which forms of service do you find most satisfying?
Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jul 29 2026 : 2:41:19 PM
Jill, that sounds like so much fun! Everleigh really wanted to enter something into the fair this year, but she decided to be a part of the fair parade with her dance studio instead. I think next year she will do both.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| jillyd |
Posted - Jul 27 2026 : 5:17:01 PM
Wow! Congratulations to you Krista and your kids! You have all been very constructively busy. I used to do those kind of things with my kids when they were young. Not badges but entries in our local fair's junior section. Every time they moaned about having nothing to do I got them to pick something from the list of possible entries. Then the day before the fair, we did so much baking, they all had to take turns. The kitchen was a disaster by the end of the day, but I really miss those times.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jul 27 2026 : 2:25:25 PM
Thank you Heather and Christine!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Bellepic |
Posted - Jul 25 2026 : 8:20:53 PM
Amazing, Krista, you are an inspiration!
Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com |
| nndairy |
Posted - Jul 25 2026 : 7:21:20 PM
How exciting! Congratulations Krista!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
2026 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 24 2026 : 6:32:33 PM
Thank you Krista.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jul 24 2026 : 6:17:38 PM
Thank you! It's already been added under my name! I am so excited!
Debbie, it's under the Farmgirl Legends section of the merit badges. This is it! https://www.farmgirlsisterhood.org/titles-fl-farmgirl-guide.asp
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Jul 24 2026 : 5:01:47 PM
Congratulations, Krista! You have earned it with all that you do with your wonderful children! Enjoy your award!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 22 2026 : 5:05:51 PM
Congratulations Krista and Family. What is a Farmgirls Guide? How do I not know about it?
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| debbieklann |
Posted - Jul 22 2026 : 4:49:57 PM
Way to go, Davis family! I’m so excited for you!!!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jul 22 2026 : 4:48:06 PM
My young cultivators have applied for more than 30 badges, so I am now eligible for the Farmgirl Guide! I sent an email letting them know I am eligible! This is super exciting!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jul 17 2026 : 5:17:16 PM
Heather, I fear that's what would happen if I made one as a rug. But for one of my more advanced levels I thought about making a rug for Everleigh's room. It may stay safer in there lol!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| nndairy |
Posted - Jul 16 2026 : 1:27:35 PM
Jill - applying for the badges is the hardest part for me! I'd love to see your shawl when it's finished.
Krista - a pillow would be much better than a rug! My friend made me a holstein cow one that's a rug. It's seen better days LOL!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
2026 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jul 15 2026 : 3:33:29 PM
Jill, we made the first recipe yesterday. The kids and my hubby love it, but it's just too sweet for me. Hopefully the next pick is better lol. Your shawl sounds amazing! I love that it's hand-spun alpaca fur!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| jillyd |
Posted - Jul 13 2026 : 6:46:24 PM
Well, that just sounds delicious!! Good luck on finishing your pillow quickly. One of these days I will get to looking at badges again. I'm sure there's quite a few that I've finished and just need to write up. I'm working on knitting a hand-spun alpaca shawl right now for a guild challenge.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jul 13 2026 : 3:53:21 PM
Jill, they all picked their own recipe! So we will be trying 3 new chocolate recipes!
Heather, it's actually a pillow! I will be able to display it on my couch! I have completed 4 more rows since then. I can't wait for it to be finished. I would love to have a craft day with you! If you ever need a vacation you can come here!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
