2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I see myself on a farm raising chickens (and other things).  “Raising chickens” seems to have become my standard answer to this question and here’s why.  Almost ten years ago when I interviewed for an IT help desk job at my previous place of employment, they similarly asked “what do you see yourself doing in ten years.” Well, at that time I had no clue, so I said “raising chickens.”  They hired me anyway and little did I know that almost ten years later, I’d quit that job and start raising chickens.

3. What is one of your most fulfilling hobbies?

I love gardening.  I did a lot of gardening before I came to Polyface and was fortunate enough to get to help Leanna in the garden last summer.  I hope to set up a few raised beds (made out of old water tanks) by my cottage this spring.

4. What do you like to cook/favorite foods?

I love to cook and eat (spicy!) Mexican style food.  I like to experiment with mixing and matching veggies and meats for burritos/tacos (naked burritos at this time, since I’m avoiding gluten).

5. What relaxes you after a long day of farming?

I do a number of things to relax after a long day of farming.  Depending on how I feel, I may crochet, read/study the Bible, watch a movie or just hang out and chat with farm friends.

6. How do you deal with farm animal deaths? 

I just do.  That’s not a great answer, huh?  Well, for some reason that is about all I can come up with.  It is a fact of life (death?) on a farm. Sometimes I’ll say a little prayer, which helps.

7. Who do you hope to share farming skills with?

Anyone who wants to learn!

8. What do you like to read?

I like to read the Bible, Christian historical fiction,  Christian inspirational non-fiction, certain blogs and cookbooks. I occasionally like a good novel, too.

9. What is your greatest asset?

Willingness.  Willingness to take God-ordained risks, to learn, to serve, to change, to grow…

And now for a couple pictures!

Working in the garden this summer.