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Merit Badge Awardees - Woo-hoo Sisters!:  Farmgirl Sisterhood Merit Badge Awardees |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
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MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16820 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 19 2026 : 9:28:04 PM
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Nancy Joplin (#8352, Nancy Joplin) has received a certificate of achievement in Outpost for earning a Beginner Outstepping badge!
"To earn this badge, I went day hiking and visited three places that I had never seen before. I identified in the wild my state flower, bird, and tree; I photographed them. I learned how to make a safe campfire.
This badge was fun to earn. I went day hiking to Ice House Canyon in the San Gabriel Mtns. My Husband and I hiked in to Fort Bowie in Arizona. I hiked around Puddingstone Lake in San Dimas, CA.
I identified and photographed my state's flower, bird, and tree.
I learned to make a safe campfire in my backyard. I had a great time doing all of this and plan to do more as soon as I can!"
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16820 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16820 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2026 : 9:32:43 PM
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Nancy Joplin (#8352, Nancy Joplin) has received a certificate of achievement in Outpost for earning a Beginner Farmgirl's Best Friend badge!
"I have had many pets over the years. I thought about my favorite one. I researched a pet that I always wanted to have, including cost, temperament, and availability.
We have had dogs, cats, snakes, rats, hamsters, fish, and a tarantula. I always wanted to have a horse, but I realized after some research that at this point in my life having a horse is out of the question. My husband said that if I really want a pet, I should get a fish."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16820 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16820 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2026 : 9:35:07 PM
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Nancy Joplin (#8352, Nancy Joplin) has received a certificate of achievement in Garden Gate for earning an Expert The Good, Bad, and Ugly ... Bugs badge!
"To earn this badge, I needed to make my garden more attractive to beneficial insects. I was to log how many beneficial insects I could find. After two months of upgrading I was to check and see if the beneficial population had increased.
I have made my garden more attractive to beneficial insects, animals, and birds. I have added flowering plants, insect hotels, birdhouses, lizard hiding places, and watering spots. I also added another birdbath, and more hummingbird feeders to the mix. I have noticed an increase in dragonflies, butterflies, bees, and birds. I have new baby lizards in my yard, too! They are so cute! We hardly had any Japanese Beatles on our peach tree this year!"
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16820 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16820 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2026 : 9:36:26 PM
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Nancy Joplin (#8352, Nancy Joplin) has received a certificate of achievement in Cleaning Up for earning an Expert Water Conservation badge!
"I checked my household's water usage for one month. Over the next few weeks following, I was to lower the monthly water usage by 10%.
My husband and I Have always been very frugal with our water usage. We only use our dishwasher when it is full, we don't run water in the sink when we brush our teeth or wash our hands. We take very quick showers and don't allow the water to run. We fix any leaks immediately. We wash full loads of laundry. We collect water to help with summer watering. Our water bill over a whole year fluctuates very little following a seasonal pattern. We have not managed to lower our usage by 10%, but we continue to be as frugal as possible with our water usage and plan to continue to do so."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16820 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16820 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2026 : 9:39:33 PM
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Nancy Joplin (#8352, Nancy Joplin) has received a certificate of achievement in Farm Kitchen for earning a Beginner Cheesemaking badge!
"I started out by making yogurt. I learned about proper milk handling, good aseptic technique with the starter, and proper temperature control.
I found out that using a good thermometer was the key to proper temperature control. I started out by sanitizing all of the equipment that I was going to use with hot water and soap. Then I heated the milk to 180°F to change the proteins for thickness and kill any bacteria. Next, I cooled the milk to 115°F to activate the starter culture and added the culture. I made sure to stir it in thoroughly. I incubated it warm for the correct time. I then refrigerated it. Homemade yogurt is amazing!!!"
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16820 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16820 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2026 : 9:40:49 PM
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Nancy Joplin (#8352, Nancy Joplin) has received a certificate of achievement in Farm Kitchen for earning a Beginner Bread Making badge!
"Earning this badge, I learned the difference between baking powder and baking soda. I baked different types of breads using chemical leavening agents. I was to describe the texture of the different breads.
I learned that baking soda is a chemical compound that creates carbon dioxide when it is mixed with an acid, such as, lemon juice, vinegar, buttermilk, brown sugar, sour cream, or molasses. It is also known as sodium bicarbonate or bicarbonate of soda. Baking powder is a mixture of baking soda, cream of tartar (a dry acid), and cornstarch to help keep the two from reacting. I also learned that there are two types of baking powder, single-acting and double-acting. Single-acting works when a liquid is added, while double-acting works when combined with liquid and again when it is heated."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16820 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16820 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2026 : 9:52:30 PM
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Christine Kenney (#8680, bellepic) has received a certificate of achievement in Make It Easy for earning an Intermediate Relaxation badge!
"I continued to note things that calm me for two weeks. I find "checking it off the list" to be calming, so have a habit of doing a 10 minute guided meditation now. Yet paradoxically, sitting still is generally the opposite of relaxing for me. Therefore, I gave myself permission to explore other restorative activities as well.
Others may see it as drudgery, but I find puttering around the house tidying and decluttering hugely relaxing if there is no time pressure like visitors coming. Some other favorites my fellow sisters may enjoy trying are puzzles and Lego kit assembly, unhurried farmer's market shopping, mindful chocolate snacking, reading and perusing magazines, and journaling."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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