Farming

Happy Birthday Farmer Jerod!!

Post by Chris Baggott

Jan 17 2023

Join us in wishing farmer Jerod a Happy Birthday!

We had a lot of positive response to sharing a bit more about our farm life, so it would be a good time to introduce you to farmer Jerod Schrock.. Jerrod came to us straight from service as a Captain in the Marine Corps and has been farming full time for about 3 years. Jerod is currently single (hint) so his mom thought he needed a puppy! Please allow me also introduce you to the newest member of our farm family: Brisco! (Named for Chase Brisco the NASCAR driver)

He’s already got riding on the 4-wheeler mastered!

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