Sheldon Miller Farms, LLC

08/14/2026

August. 🧡

A lot of enjoying what’s left of the kids’ summer vacation. A lot of appointments and commitments — from wellness and health to open houses, and all the school-related things.

An anniversary. A birthday. And, of course, my annual dose of grief when it hits me all over again: My children are only going to be this age once. They’ll only start their first day in this grade once.

Gah. 😭 August gets me every year.

And tonight, while headed to a farm-related meeting, I got to do one of my very favorite things — ride in the truck with Sheldon.

Granted, I’m usually the third wheel to him and whoever happens to be on the other end of the phone. 😂

But truly, this is one of my favorite things.

Checking fields. Going to meetings. Parts runs. Looking at crops. Driving around the countryside. Usually listening to a phone conversation that has little to do with me. 😂

Nothing particularly exciting. Nothing that would make anyone’s bucket list.

Just tagging along, talking here and there, and being part of this life we’ve built together.

August has plenty packed into it, but some of my favorite moments are still the completely ordinary ones. 🧡

07/27/2026

I truly believe Sheldon’s mom is still placing Sheldon and the kids in moments that matter.
She always believed it was important to educate others about agriculture—and to never stop educating ourselves. It feels like she’s opening doors for them to do exactly that this year.

While the hurt of losing her is still very real, especially for Sheldon and the kids, it brings a little smile to our faces to think she’s still doing what she always did.

On Monday, a friend texted me a photo of Sheldon and Gibson being interviewed. It was completely unexpected. I guess they looked like two approachable guys who had just finished a day of farming. 😊

One of my favorite parts of the article is hearing Sheldon talk about how proud he is of Gibson—his work ethic, his willingness to learn, and how much he already understands about what’s happening on the farm. I also love Sheldon’s passion for bridging the gap between farmers and everyone else. Anyone who knows him personally has seen him live that mission every day. He genuinely enjoys answering questions, sharing our story, and helping others better understand where their food comes from.

Agriculture has always been about more than raising crops. It’s about raising the next generation to work hard, stay curious, and help others understand the people behind their food.

🌾🧡🚜

By David Jacobs

07/22/2026

It’s been a fun couple of days at the county fair! 🧡🎡

Corb showed her lambs, the kids have been practicing with their calves (they’ll show today!), they’ve spent time with friends, and they’ve definitely put some steps on their feet.

It wouldn’t be the fair without at least a little rain! And while this cooler weather is unusual for fair week, we certainly aren’t complaining. It’s been a welcome change and has made for some really enjoyable days at the fairgrounds.

The county fair is about so much more than ribbons (something this former ribbon collector has had to learn over time). It’s about responsibility, sportsmanship, hard work, and the memories made along the way.

One thing that’s easy to overlook is that none of this happens without volunteers. From 4-H advisors and superintendents to judges, committee members, board members, parents, and countless others working behind the scenes, so many people give their time to make this week possible. We are incredibly fortunate to have a community filled with people who continue to show up year after year for our youth and for agriculture.

Here’s to another great day at the fair! 🌾🐑🐄🚜

07/20/2026

Happy Monday from our crew! ☀️🚜

Some Mondays are quiet… this isn’t one of them.

So far today we’ve:
• Picked up a Sam’s Club order.
• Made it to Sheldon’s 7:15 a.m. doctor appointment (just a routine check-up!).
• Helped D recover an Invisalign from a county fair trash tote. 😅
• C is getting ready for the lamb show, which starts at 3:00 this afternoon.
• Sheldon is loading the sprayer and, if the weather cooperates, making progress on his R1 soybean fungicide pass.
• And, of course, Gibson found his happy place—loading three manure spreaders with cattle manure that’s headed to our farm fields.

Somehow we’re balancing county fair life, farm life, and everyday life all at once… and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Here’s to another week of making memories, tackling whatever comes our way, and getting the work done.

Happy Monday! 🧡🌾

07/19/2026

A quick bath and this old Allis is ready for its next job. 🧡🚜

This spring, it spent its days running the conveyor and loading seed. Today, it’s cleaned up and headed to the county fair with Gibson.

We hope everyone who visits the fair takes a few minutes to check out the antique tractor displays. Every one of them has a story to tell—and many of them are still earning their keep long after most would expect them to be retired.

07/18/2026

Shew! 😅 According to G, “it smells like money” at our house. Mom and the girls aren’t quite convinced!

But he’s learning something important: around here, that smell means nutrients returning to the soil.

We’re incredibly thankful for a local cattle grower who is sharing his liquid gold with us. Manure is a valuable natural fertilizer that helps feed next year’s crop, improve soil health, and recycle nutrients right back to the land.

It may not smell like roses… but to a farmer, it sure smells like opportunity. 🌽🚜

07/15/2026

The narrow tires are on, which means burn down season is behind us and Sheldon is officially running rows. 🌱🚜

One of my favorite things about this photo is the little face watching from inside the cab. Gibson has spent years riding along with his dad, asking questions, and soaking up everything he can. This year, he’s even started moving the sprayer around the barnyard under Dad’s supervision. It may seem like a small milestone, but every experienced operator started somewhere.

We also know that sprayers often spark questions, so it’s worth sharing that safety is always our top priority. Before this machine ever leaves the farm, there’s careful planning, measuring, calibration, and preparation. Sheldon wears the appropriate personal protective equipment while mixing and loading crop protection products, follows every product label, monitors weather conditions, and makes each application with the goal of protecting our crops while also protecting our family, our neighbors, and the environment.

It won’t be long before Gibson is doing more than watching. Until then, we’re grateful for these moments of learning together—one field, one lesson, and one season at a time. ❤️

07/13/2026

While Sheldon and Gibson spent the day side dressing corn and cutting wheat, Mom and the girls took a trip to watch Big Boy 4014 roll through Northwest Ohio. 🚂🌾

The story of the American railroad is fascinating—long before semis hauled grain, railroads were the lifeline that moved crops from family farms to markets across America.

❤️🚂🌾

07/13/2026

Friday’s rain changed our farm plans, so on a whim, we packed up and spent a couple of nights at a nearby campground with good friends.

Looking at this photo, I can’t help but think how incredibly fortunate our kids are.

They’ve found the kind of friends who feel more like family—the kind who spend summer days riding bikes until dark, laughing around campfires, and making memories that don’t revolve around a screen.

As parents, that’s one of the greatest gifts we could ever hope for.

This morning, it was back to work. Sheldon spent the day mowing farm property edges as we prepare for another busy stretch of the season.

Up next: finishing wheat harvest, making our R1 soybean fungicide pass, wrapping up side dressing corn, keeping up with paperwork and billing, repairing equipment, and getting everything ready for our county fair, which begins in just one week.

07/08/2026

You never know what your friends and connections will get you into!

One minute you're checking flooded soybean fields... the next minute you're talking with a TV camera pointed at your face. 🎥🚜

Today, Sheldon had the opportunity to share what this growing season has looked like for our family and so many other farmers across Ottawa County.

One thing this week has reminded us is that no two farms are the same. One area received around 3 inches of rain while another saw more than 7". Our newly planted soybeans are now under water and can't be replanted this late in the season.

Farming is full of things we can't control. We make the best decisions we can, lean on our faith, and get back to work the next day.

A special thank you to our friend John Moore. We can't thank him enough for his constant support, his wisdom, and his willingness to stand beside Sheldon today.

Thank you to everyone who has prayed for farmers and supported agriculture. We appreciate you.

(...and we'd be perfectly happy if the next interview was about a record crop! 😉🌽)

Several farmers in Ottawa County say their crop fields flooded by rainwater have been destroyed.