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October 3, 2014

It’s Fall in North Iowa, Y’all!

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fallcollageI am giving in and just saying it—it’s fall.  It really is. I have been trying to live in denial but as I type this today it is totally fall weather outside.  The pictures above show my fabulous mums and pumpkins (and notice that adorable pumpkin holder!) that I got at a local small family business–Anderson’s.  Their selection was fabulous and I loved being able to support a nice local small town business.  When the mums start really opening they are going to be amazing.P1030609

Speaking of fall–this past Sunday some of the North Iowa bloggers (no—we don’t need any excuse to get together because we just love being with each other!) went on a fabulous Fresh on the Farm Franklin County Farm Crawl.  It included 3 places:  Enchanted Acres, Carlson Tree Farm and Koenig’s Acres. All three places had fabulous things to share with visitors and I am so impressed with what Franklin County, Iowa does. Of course I had to do a little collage of my day.Farm Crawl Collage

Who doesn’t love turkey, goats and chickens???    There was so much to see at each place it was hard to take it all in at times but we did our best. There were yummy foods to sample, wines to taste and vegetables, fruits, jams, flour and meat all for sale.  All in all I would say it was the perfect day with the exception of those pesky biting minuscule pirate bugs.  I don’t know who invited them but I wish they had not RSVP’ed.

When I got home I spread out some of the spoils of the day and thought you would like to see some of the great items that were for sale at the various places.

The overview:

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Some unique and tasty jellies from Amazing Grace Milk Shoppe

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Pumpkin Butter and some tasty dips from Enchanted Acres

bSome amazing locally grown, harvested and milled whole wheat flour from Cathy’s Country Cook’n

aThis weekend I am going to be part of the Franklin County 3rd Annual Harvest Bloggers Tour.  I am dragging Mr. Diamond along. (If you are new to the blog and don’t know who Mr. Diamond is click here)  I am so excited to be a part of this and can not wait to see what this great county has to show us this weekend.

 It is sponsored jointly by the Franklin County Farm Bureau and Franklin County Tourism (@HamptonIowa1). The weekend will include staying at Country Heritage B& B, tours of various facilities including Latham Hi-Tech Seeds, Reeve Electric Association Plant,Franklin County Historical Museum, an evening at Windsor Theater and much, much more.  Did I mention COMBINE RIDES?????  Yes!  That in and of itself is enough to make me giddy!!!

Next week I will be highlighting Franklin County, Iowa in my posts and am excited to be able to share with you all that I am going to encounter this weekend.  The added bonus is that Jeni of Jeni Eats and Donna of DonnaHup.com will be there as well so our North Iowa Bloggers group will be well represented as well as having the opportunity to meet some other bloggers.

So tune in next week and share all things Franklin County with me.  Thank you to this great county for sponsoring this and providing me with a lot of blogworthy posts!

Bonus Pictures

Picture by Jennifer Flaa

Picture by Jennifer Flaa

One of the many goats at Enchanted Acres

One of the many goats at Enchanted Acres

So you need a pumpkin?  Enchanted Acres can direct you to the perfect one!

So you need a pumpkin or gourd? Enchanted Acres can direct you to the perfect one!

Shannon Latham loves her chickens from Hoover's Hatchery (Oh  yes--I still need to do a post on THAT trip!)

Shannon Latham loves her chickens from Hoover’s Hatchery (Oh yes–I still need to do a post on THAT trip!)

Bruschetta at Carlson Tree farm made by some great young ladies!

Bruschetta at Carlson Tree farm made by some great young ladies!

More pumpkins and gourds for sale at Koenig's Acres

More pumpkins and gourds for sale at Koenig’s Acres

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  1. McGuffy Ann
    October 03, 2014 at 06:24 am

    And it looks like a fun time was had by all! The weather looked perfect, too! You all have fun there in Iowa, I must say.

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  2. McGuffy Ann
    October 03, 2014 at 06:24 am

    And it looks like a fun time was had by all! The weather looked perfect, too! You all have fun there in Iowa, I must say.

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  3. Marla aka Crazy Mom
    October 03, 2014 at 07:07 am

    Awesome! Love all that is going on in this post. Can’t wait to hear more about that Farm Bureau adventure!!

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 03, 2014 at 09:01 am

      Thanks, Marla—it is going to be so much fun. Hopefully Mr. Diamond will not get too bored with my blogger activities. I suspect he is going to love most of it, too.

      Reply
  4. Mama's Empty Nest
    October 03, 2014 at 07:27 am

    Looks like a great time! You captured some great photos too. Fall is my happy place. 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 03, 2014 at 09:01 am

      I like fall but just am not happy about what follows it. But I suspect there will be quite a few Texas trips for me. 🙂

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  5. Mama's Empty Nest
    October 03, 2014 at 07:27 am

    Looks like a great time! You captured some great photos too. Fall is my happy place. 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 03, 2014 at 09:01 am

      I like fall but just am not happy about what follows it. But I suspect there will be quite a few Texas trips for me. 🙂

      Reply
  6. shoreacres
    October 03, 2014 at 07:33 am

    My favorites are the last photo of the pumpkins — so fancy! — and the pumpkin butter. I’m really in the mood this morning myself. We had a front roll through last night, and it’s still humid, but cool enough to open windows. At last! Maybe it will stick a bit this time.

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 03, 2014 at 09:00 am

      Thanks! I hope to be able to get a lot of fun pictures this weekend to share next week. It has definitely taken a cold turn here the past couple of days.

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  7. shoreacres
    October 03, 2014 at 07:33 am

    My favorites are the last photo of the pumpkins — so fancy! — and the pumpkin butter. I’m really in the mood this morning myself. We had a front roll through last night, and it’s still humid, but cool enough to open windows. At last! Maybe it will stick a bit this time.

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 03, 2014 at 09:00 am

      Thanks! I hope to be able to get a lot of fun pictures this weekend to share next week. It has definitely taken a cold turn here the past couple of days.

      Reply
  8. poemsandponderings
    October 03, 2014 at 07:54 am

    I can’t stop myself from singin’. “Green Acres is the place to be, farm livin’ is the life for me…”
    And now I’ll be stuck with that in my head for the entire day.. Thanks a lot Beth Ann! lol

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 03, 2014 at 08:59 am

      That’ is exactly what Katybeth from Odd Loves Company said when I told her about my upcoming trip! That is scary that you both think alike. 🙂

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      1. poemsandponderings
        October 04, 2014 at 12:15 am

        Well, Odd Loves Company, obviously has found odd company indeed.. “Goodbye city life…”

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        1. Beth Ann
          October 06, 2014 at 07:09 am

          I tried to get Chris to sing a long with me this weekend and he wouldn’t. Can you believe it?

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          1. poemsandponderings
            October 06, 2014 at 10:08 am

            What a party pooper!

          2. Beth Ann
            October 06, 2014 at 11:16 am

            I know. It’s how he rolls sometimes.

  9. Kim
    October 03, 2014 at 08:52 am

    I love Fall, the looks, the smells, the colors, the crisp air!!!
    However, we are having unusually hot weather this week. Today is suppose to be 95F ;0
    So I love and envy this blog post!!!! Thanks for sharing 😉

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 03, 2014 at 08:58 am

      I will happily share all of my fall with you, Kim. 🙂 It is supposed to warm up a bit next week but it is cold, cold, cold today and windy and maybe even some snow flakes tonight. I am not ready.

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  10. Kim
    October 03, 2014 at 08:52 am

    I love Fall, the looks, the smells, the colors, the crisp air!!!
    However, we are having unusually hot weather this week. Today is suppose to be 95F ;0
    So I love and envy this blog post!!!! Thanks for sharing 😉

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 03, 2014 at 08:58 am

      I will happily share all of my fall with you, Kim. 🙂 It is supposed to warm up a bit next week but it is cold, cold, cold today and windy and maybe even some snow flakes tonight. I am not ready.

      Reply
  11. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    October 03, 2014 at 08:58 am

    Love this post, this tour, everything you shared (well, maybe not the chickens). Have a wondeful weekend with Mr. Diamond. Sounds like lots of fun tours and activities planned.

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  12. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    October 03, 2014 at 08:58 am

    Love this post, this tour, everything you shared (well, maybe not the chickens). Have a wondeful weekend with Mr. Diamond. Sounds like lots of fun tours and activities planned.

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 03, 2014 at 09:04 am

      I even liked the chickens, Audrey! It was pretty neat to see that these babies came from Hoover’s Hatchery (that I have yet to write about) and see how fast they grow out of the chick phase. Thanks for the well wishes—I think it will be great but the weather in Texas has caused major issues at his plants so…….I suspect lots of phone time ahead. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Beth Ann
    October 03, 2014 at 08:59 am

    That’ is exactly what Katybeth from Odd Loves Company said when I told her about my upcoming trip! That is scary that you both think alike. 🙂

    Reply
    1. poemsandponderings
      October 04, 2014 at 12:15 am

      Well, Odd Loves Company, obviously has found odd company indeed.. “Goodbye city life…”

      Reply
      1. Beth Ann
        October 06, 2014 at 07:09 am

        I tried to get Chris to sing a long with me this weekend and he wouldn’t. Can you believe it?

        Reply
        1. poemsandponderings
          October 06, 2014 at 10:08 am

          What a party pooper!

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          1. Beth Ann
            October 06, 2014 at 11:16 am

            I know. It’s how he rolls sometimes.

  14. Debbie
    October 03, 2014 at 10:24 am

    We’re a little bit behind you in getting to Fall, Beth Ann, but it’s coming. I’m one who happens to LOVE Fall, so I can hardly wait! Looks like a great time and a great haul, too!

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  15. Debbie
    October 03, 2014 at 10:24 am

    We’re a little bit behind you in getting to Fall, Beth Ann, but it’s coming. I’m one who happens to LOVE Fall, so I can hardly wait! Looks like a great time and a great haul, too!

    Reply
  16. Dianna
    October 03, 2014 at 02:05 pm

    That sounds like so much fun! Can’t wait to “read all about it”!

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  17. Dianna
    October 03, 2014 at 02:05 pm

    That sounds like so much fun! Can’t wait to “read all about it”!

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  18. Gibber
    October 03, 2014 at 06:46 pm

    Wow you have such fun. I love your pics. 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 06, 2014 at 08:10 am

      We do have a lot of fun here. It took me awhile to find some great folks to hang out with but now that I have we don’t miss a chance to get together!

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      1. Gibber
        October 06, 2014 at 10:02 am

        What a gift!

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  19. Gibber
    October 03, 2014 at 06:46 pm

    Wow you have such fun. I love your pics. 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 06, 2014 at 08:10 am

      We do have a lot of fun here. It took me awhile to find some great folks to hang out with but now that I have we don’t miss a chance to get together!

      Reply
      1. Gibber
        October 06, 2014 at 10:02 am

        What a gift!

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  20. Pix Under the Oaks
    October 03, 2014 at 07:24 pm

    Beth Ann I swear you do the most fun things!!! Love ALL the pictures!!

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  21. Always Learning
    October 04, 2014 at 08:30 am

    I’m so glad you found some of our county’s. We all think it’s a pretty great place!

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 06, 2014 at 07:08 am

      I totally agree!!! more than pretty great!

      Reply
  22. Always Learning
    October 04, 2014 at 08:30 am

    I’m so glad you found some of our county’s. We all think it’s a pretty great place!

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 06, 2014 at 07:08 am

      I totally agree!!! more than pretty great!

      Reply
  23. Darlene
    October 04, 2014 at 11:28 am

    Do I spy an owl teapot?? Looks like a fun day.

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 06, 2014 at 07:07 am

      Yes—-there is a tiny owl teapot. He was featured a couple years ago, I think. 🙂

      Reply
  24. Dawn
    October 04, 2014 at 05:44 pm

    I love the green and orange pumpkins!

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 06, 2014 at 07:06 am

      They are so pretty!!!

      Reply
  25. Dawn
    October 04, 2014 at 05:44 pm

    I love the green and orange pumpkins!

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 06, 2014 at 07:06 am

      They are so pretty!!!

      Reply
  26. Rorybore
    October 05, 2014 at 01:16 pm

    the leaves are now changing, so no use trying to deny it anymore! It’s a beautiful wash of colours though – can’t wait to get out with my camera. and get to the pumpkin patch!! one of my favourite Fall things to do.
    That’s a lot of chickens! brings back egg gathering memories. 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 06, 2014 at 07:05 am

      There are so many wonderful things about fall—–I just wish it would last longer at times. Seems like we almost go from summer to winter sometimes.

      Reply
  27. Rorybore
    October 05, 2014 at 01:16 pm

    the leaves are now changing, so no use trying to deny it anymore! It’s a beautiful wash of colours though – can’t wait to get out with my camera. and get to the pumpkin patch!! one of my favourite Fall things to do.
    That’s a lot of chickens! brings back egg gathering memories. 🙂

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      October 06, 2014 at 07:05 am

      There are so many wonderful things about fall—–I just wish it would last longer at times. Seems like we almost go from summer to winter sometimes.

      Reply
  28. pattisj
    October 05, 2014 at 11:03 pm

    There’s one thing I love about fall–all the gorgeous food! I think I’m reading your posts out of order–ha! Oh, well. 🙂 Nice collage! Love the little chickens, too.

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 06, 2014 at 07:02 am

      There is so much color and wonderful food in fall, isn’t there? It is difficult to not love fall because of these things~

      Reply
  29. pattisj
    October 05, 2014 at 11:03 pm

    There’s one thing I love about fall–all the gorgeous food! I think I’m reading your posts out of order–ha! Oh, well. 🙂 Nice collage! Love the little chickens, too.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      October 06, 2014 at 07:02 am

      There is so much color and wonderful food in fall, isn’t there? It is difficult to not love fall because of these things~

      Reply
  30. benzeknees
    October 07, 2014 at 01:05 am

    Looks like you had a great time!

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  31. benzeknees
    October 07, 2014 at 01:05 am

    Looks like you had a great time!

    Reply
  32. mlynm18
    October 07, 2014 at 09:07 am

    Love your fall decorations! Anderson’s is a local favorite of mine, too!

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 07, 2014 at 06:55 pm

      Thanks for stopping by!!! Don’t you just love all the fall stuff there is? It is really the one season I love to decorate for.

      Reply
  33. mlynm18
    October 07, 2014 at 09:07 am

    Love your fall decorations! Anderson’s is a local favorite of mine, too!

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    1. Beth Ann
      October 07, 2014 at 06:55 pm

      Thanks for stopping by!!! Don’t you just love all the fall stuff there is? It is really the one season I love to decorate for.

      Reply
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  36. My Odd Family
    October 11, 2014 at 01:35 pm

    Fall my favorite time of year and it is rolling in gloriously. I want that goat with the floppy ears and horns. Please send him to me.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      October 11, 2014 at 06:42 pm

      I would send him if I could. The goats are adorable.

      Reply
  37. My Odd Family
    October 11, 2014 at 01:35 pm

    Fall my favorite time of year and it is rolling in gloriously. I want that goat with the floppy ears and horns. Please send him to me.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      October 11, 2014 at 06:42 pm

      I would send him if I could. The goats are adorable.

      Reply
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    March 19, 2015 at 06:01 am

    […] John Latham, current president, is part of the third generation to be involved in the company’s leadership and offered our group  a lot of information about the business and how Latham initially started with cleaning and preserving oats and eventually moved to focusing on soybeans, seed corn and alfalfa.  He related how Don Latham strove for honesty in the organization and “never wanted to take advantage of someone but wanted to be as fair and honest as could be”.  Those are principles that I could see are still at work in the Latham business today. John’s wife, Shannon, serves as Vice President and you might recall owns Enchanted Acres which I have shared previously on my blog. […]

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