Join Lauren as she writes stories on farming & country music as a way of life. Be inspired by the hard work and dedication it takes to make dreams a reality and leave your mark in the world.
By Lauren Schwab Eyre Hey Everyone, hope you enjoy seeing part of my day on the farm. We raise piglets until they are three weeks old, by then they are big enough to leave momma and go to another farm to grow up. Follow this blog farmgirlwithcurls.com for farm life and country music interviews from […]
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By Lauren Schwab Eyre I can’t begin to count the number of boots I’ve gone through the last two decades of working on my family farm. Some held up better than others. When I was young I wore shorts and rubber boots all summer long resulting in a nice tan line around mid-calf haha. Since […]
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We can be the change we wish to see in the world and in our own lives. It starts with stopping to think about what we truly want from God. It says in Habakkuk 2:2 to write the vision and make it plain on paper. Nothing is impossible with God. From small things to big […]
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By Lauren Schwab Dolly Parton’s story of growing up in the Tennessee Smoky Mountains is an inspiration to never forget where you came from and appreciate how it shapes you into the person you are today. “I really wanted to celebrate the people, my whole family, who made me who and what I am today,” […]
Read MoreBy Lauren Schwab I have learned there is no end to success. You have to keep jumping in life and know it takes time to grow. There must be times for ourselves, but in farming we must take care of others, the animals and the land, because they take care of us. There are seasons […]
Read MoreBy Lauren Schwab “Farmland Confession” a poem by Lauren Schwab My boots touch the gravel Each rock has its place My hands grip the wheel Steer to the farm gate My arms lift the feed bucket Grains flow into their open mouths My ears listen to the melody of oinks Calling from their snouts […]
Read MoreBy Lauren Schwab This inspirational video by The Henningsens touches the farmer within me and shows the reasons why farmers do what we do. Farming truly is a selfless labor of love. With every new day, I remind myself of the opportunity I have to farm. To live a life off the land, caring for animals […]
Read MoreBy Lauren Schwab My grandma brought in a photo of me as a young girl and my Dad said, “That little girl is gone.” It can be sad to think about time passed and changes made, but I reminded him of the woman he has helped me become. I would not be who I am […]
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There are some memories that fade away, and those you remember forever. Farming is forever in my memories and future ones I have yet to make. Faith, Family and Farming are the essence of my being. I have one life. I am a farm girl in the 21st century making her way. I want to […]
Read MoreBy Lauren Schwab I am honored to have been selected as a finalist for America’s Pig Farmer of the Year Award. The American public can go to http://www.americaspigfarmer.com to watch a video on each finalist and vote for their favorite once a day Sept. 1 – 10th. This award means a lot to me because […]
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Farm Girl With Curls 