Sheldon Miller Farms, LLC

06/11/2026

The only member of the crew who wasn’t worried about drainage routes, pumps, or rainfall totals.

Taken just before last night’s rain rolled in.

A lot of people think that when it rains, farmers get a rain day.

Gosh, I wish that were true.

5:15 AM – Up checking rainfall accumulation on the apps.

6:00 AM – Phone rings. A customer needs to discuss replanting corn.

6:30 AM – Another call from a good friend comparing rainfall totals.

6:45 AM – Out the door for a day of shoveling to open drainage routes, running equipment to create additional outlets, clearing log jams and other blockages, and keeping pumps running on farms for friends and landowners.

Meanwhile, life kept moving for the rest of the crew.

G checked grade for his Papa.

C served as a camp counselor at our local fairgrounds.

D attended basketball camp and picked up feed at the local co-op with a friend.

9:30 PM – Finally home for supper and a shower.

Rain days aren’t days off in farming. Sometimes they’re some of the longest days of the year.

Thankful for so many hands helping keep things moving when the weather doesn’t cooperate.

06/05/2026

D has stepped up in a big way this week while C was away at Ohio Farm Bureau’s ExploreAg camp at OSU ATI.

She tackled chores without complaint, spent time with friends, and filled in wherever she was needed — including helping Bubba keep things moving during one of the busiest stretches of the season.

Dad has been running on little more than determination, staying up for days to keep planting and spraying rolling. The first thing Corb wanted to do when she got home was head straight to the field to find him.

There’s something special about watching these girls grow into young women who understand hard work, responsibility, and showing up for one another. The days are long, the equipment is dusty, and everyone is running on fumes, but moments like this remind me what it’s all for.

The farm may be built on tractors, planters, and acres, but its foundation is our family.

And as I watched them out in the field tonight, I couldn’t help but think back to standing in this very field 14 years ago, pregnant with C and picking up sticks. Now here she is, growing into a fine young lady who isn’t afraid of hard work, stepping up when she’s needed, and finding her place alongside the people she loves.

Some things change. Some things come full circle. ❤️

05/20/2026

D doesn’t ask to take a farm day nearly as much as her sibs, but she made it through a year of school with very few absences & thought today would be perfect!

It was! Her and Dad regrouped, cleaned, picked up tile and supplies, and somehow she discovered she is old enough to pull the truck and gooseneck! 😳 😆

05/17/2026

Day three of spraying burn down 🌱

G was pretty happy to join Dad today — helping Mom gopher and finally getting some ride time in the sprayer. This is a big year because up until now, G only got to ride along during fertilizer application and not when chemical was being applied.

While there are many who assume farmers are spraying gallons of chemicals, the reality is that only a small amount of product is applied per acre — the majority of what’s going through the sprayer is water.

We’re thankful for this break in the weather and the chance to finally get busy in the fields. After all the delays, the sunshine sure feels good! ☀️ 🚜

05/06/2026

ExploreAg - worth a look for children entering grades 9-12 this fall.

Careers in agriculture are very diverse. You could be doing anything from meat processing to public speaking and everything in between. Interested in learning more about the different career paths available? ExploreAg, funded by the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation, offers multiple free day camps and one week-long camp to grades 9-12!

June 11: Meat Processing - tour Curley's Custom Meats and learn about how meat is processed
June 12: Agricultural Communication - Learn the art of communicating and media relations

The full list of camp descriptions and applications can be found at ofb.ag/exploreag.

04/28/2026

Did you know that Ottawa County 4-H is doing a cookbook fundraiser?
Right now we are seeking your favorite recipes to be included in the book.
Any questions, see the flier below or email Molly at [email protected]