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CynthiaT.
True Blue Farmgirl
55 Posts
Cynthia
Alpena
Arkansas
USA
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 Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 3:22:38 PM
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Hello everyone! My name is Cynthia. My husband and I live in the Ozark Mountains in Northwest Arkansas. We live on a 160 acre farm. We have two beautiful children, Trenton and Ellinore (ages 4 and 2, repectively.) I currently have an embroidery business. But, I am considering closing it down to build our farm. I want to be able to do more things where our children are able to help and not feel like they are in the way all the time. So, I am here hoping to gain some insight as to the ins and outs of farming. I want to be able to offer grass-fed beef, eggs, produce, soaps, cheese (dairy products), etc. I am going to keep my equipment from my embroidery business (with the exception of two of my commercial embroidery machines) and perhaps use it all to create merchandise to sale on the farm (or via our reatil store of our farm goods.) I want to be able to make a living from our farm products.
So... I'm here to learn! I'm so excited to be here and look forward to getting to know everyone.
Thanks for reading this. (By the way, I am Sister # 852. I signed up a while back but was so busy that I didn't have the time to get on here.) |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 3:28:53 PM
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Hi Cynthia! I'm in Central/North East Arkansas! You need to check out http://www.arkansasfood.net/. They are planning a certified market to open in the Northwest corner of the state in 2011! Maybe you could look into doing something with them. I sell at their Searcy market. You need to check out my blog (the link is below) and read all about my little farm. Feel free to email me or whatever! So glad you are here!
Farmgirl Sister #17
Blog
www.eggsandherbs.com
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CynthiaT.
True Blue Farmgirl
55 Posts
Cynthia
Alpena
Arkansas
USA
55 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 4:31:17 PM
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Thank you Julie. I will check it all out. I'm still a little overwhelmed with everything out there. But I'm getting excited about making the leap!
Farmgirl sister # 852 |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
1812 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 5:00:34 PM
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Cynthia I'm very happy to have you with us. There are many girl here that can give you some really good suggestions. I'm just amazed at what you can learn and pick up here. And we have a good time and become really good friends. Everyone is here for who ever needs some help. So just right in and ask questions, it will be fun!
Blessings, Brenda
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony" Mahatma Gandhi |
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beadbabe
True Blue Farmgirl
148 Posts
Therese
Valencia
California
USA
148 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 5:17:03 PM
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Welcome from warm California (today, anyway!)
Therese
Farmgirl Sister #1217
If you ask me what I came into this world to do, I will tell you: I came to live out loud. ~Emile Zola |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 5:42:19 PM
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Welcome Cynthia - so glad to have you here with us!!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 05:31:21 AM
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A big Wisconsin hay dare to ya Cynthia! We are so glad you joined us. Sounds like you have wonderful plans and this sisterhood of talented and freindly farmgirls are here to help.
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 05:41:04 AM
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A big Georgia welcome goes out to ya Cynthia! So glad you joined us. Blessings, Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
Farmgirl sister #1156
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 06:38:28 AM
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Hi, Cynthia! Welcome to the forum and good luck with your new adventures.
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
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blueshelties
True Blue Farmgirl
66 Posts
Angelyn
Toney
Alabama
USA
66 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 07:24:18 AM
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Wow What a great plan you have. I wish you the very best
Angelyn
Live the life you have imagined. H.D. Thoreau |
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solilly
True Blue Farmgirl
726 Posts
Lillian
Williamsburg
Virginia
USA
726 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 6:50:30 PM
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Cynthia, You are the farm now just put it together and it will fly. I say follow your dream and it will work out. When it is right it always does. The best to you and your family. Hi from LIlly in Virginia. 
learning the life I always wanted. |
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 7:04:53 PM
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Wecome Cynthia....you have a Great Dream there....and a Great Farm to make it come alive on.Good for you! You go girl!Wish I had a big farm. *sigh*
Sister-chick# 905(Oct.7th2009)
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman- |
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knitnpurlgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
83 Posts
Georgina
Cammack Village
Arkansas
USA
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Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 7:46:25 PM
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Welcome Cynthia, I live in Cammack Village AR. A little entity within Little Rock. I liked what Lilly said, it will all come together. just enjoy each day to the fullest. enjoy your children, they grow very fast. Look forward to getting to know you through the sisterhood. Georgina
Secret of Happiness: "Be satisfied." "Be grateful." "For what you have. For the love you receive. And for what God has given you." |
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CynthiaT.
True Blue Farmgirl
55 Posts
Cynthia
Alpena
Arkansas
USA
55 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 12:32:55 PM
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Thank you everyone for your response and encouragement. I guess I'm just trying to figure out what's going to work and what's not going to work. I think we've decided to start with raising pigs and chicks. And then we'll add on if all goes good. Yes, we have a large farm, however it's not all usable land. Most of it is wooded and we live on the mountain side. But, we will figure it out.
Farmgirl sister # 852 |
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solilly
True Blue Farmgirl
726 Posts
Lillian
Williamsburg
Virginia
USA
726 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2010 : 3:15:34 PM
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I sure hope you get it together it sounds like a lot of work for lots more reward. Just burn the wood to heat you home in the winter that will help clear the land. Lilly
learning the life I always wanted. |
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weaverchic
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
gerri
Largo
Florida
USA
362 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2010 : 5:36:12 PM
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Welcome Cynthia from the Sunshine State! Glad that you joined us. Have fun meeting many warm, wonderful and like minded Farmgirls.
gerri
Farmgirl #1197
Happiness is in the comfortable companionship of friends.
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2010 : 7:14:34 PM
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Welcome from Connecticut! Good luck with all your new endeavors. Think you found the right place for all kinds of advice.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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