Growing up in a Farm Community

Cattle from my sister's ranch

I thought I would take just a little time and talk about the community where I was blessed to grow up....or "raised".  My dad was a logger so I did not get raised on a farm but I did grow up in a farming community.

Little Miss Catfish

When I was young, the types of farms/ranches that were around me were soybean farms, beef cattle ranches, and dairy farms.  Later on, catfish farms became huge.  As a matter of fact, my three nieces have all been crowned with one of the "Miss Catfish" titles!  I am the proud aunt to a Little Miss Catfish, Junior Miss Catfish, and Miss Catfish.

Although we did not technically have a farm or ranch, my dad had a little land where he kept horses, pigeons, chickens, goats, and sometimes rabbits.  As a little girl, it sure felt like a farm to me.   My sisters and I learned to ride horses and fear chickens.  Have you ever had a chicken chase you?  It's scarier than you think!  Here's a little advice:  Don't try to pick up a baby chick with it's mama standing near you.  Trust me, it won't turn out well for you.

My sisters, friends, and Me

Some of my best memories are riding in the bed of a pickup truck with my sisters.  I don't even know if that's legal anymore....and it shouldn't be....but it was great fun.

I have so many good memories of growing up in a rural community and I have such respect for our farmers.  I don't know any of them that work just a 40 hour week. They are some of the hardest working people I know.

My "CowGirl"

Today I live in Steamboat Springs and I love it.  But my husband and I still enjoy taking our daughter back to where I was raised and spending time with family and friends.  And by the way, I made sure that she can also ride a horse, but I don't know about letting her ride in the back of a truck.

If you are looking to buy a home in Steamboat, or a farm, Give Me A Call, Y'all!

Joan Connelly - Your "Southern-Style" Steamboat Realtor.