http://www.grit.com/blogs/blog.aspx?blogid=4294967748 A livestock guardian dog is on the job 24-7. Callie the Maremma Sheepdog tells a little about her day watching over people, livestock, and the property she calls home. http://www.grit.com/adventures-in-rural-living/all-in-a-days-work-callie-the-livestock-guardian-dog.aspx By Marie James Wed, 16 May 2012 11:56:41 CST Springtime brings new animal babies to the farm. At our farm we have little piglets and broody hens awaiting tiny chicks. http://www.grit.com/adventures-in-rural-living/spring-means-new-baby-critters-on-the-farm.aspx By Marie James Wed, 09 May 2012 16:57:57 CST Spring is sprouting all around us, bringing new life from the soil as plants get their start on our homestead. http://www.grit.com/adventures-in-rural-living/new-life-on-the-farm.aspx By Marie James Wed, 02 May 2012 12:53:10 CST Every April, Earth Day is celebrated in many communities. But for many of us who like to live close to the land, every day is Earth Day. http://www.grit.com/adventures-in-rural-living/celebrating-earth-day-every-day.aspx By Marie James Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:34:19 CST What is a livestock guardian dog? How are livestock guardians different from other farm dogs? Find out in this exclusive interview with Maremma Sheepdog Augie. http://www.grit.com/adventures-in-rural-living/interview-with-a-livestock-guardian-dog.aspx By Marie James Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:40:54 CST Animal interactions on the farm can be entertaining, touching, and enlightening. Here's a little bit about how horses, cows, and chickens communicate and interact. http://www.grit.com/adventures-in-rural-living/the-social-lives-of-farm-animals.aspx By Marie James Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:29:45 CST