Many baby boomers left their rural route addresses as they made their
way in the world. But your farm remains a part of who you
are…regardless of your current address. Join Dan and Daryl as they
share tales about growing up down on the farm during those baby
boomer years. Just close your eyes and imagine the smell of fresh cut
hay or feel the softness of a baby chick in your hands. You can hear the
cows as they return from the nearby pasture. We invite you to listen,
relax and remember a way of life that is vanishing from our rural roots.
Dan grew up on a dairy farm on Chipmunk Ridge overlooking the
Coulee region of western WI. Daryl grew up on a dairy farm at Rural
Route 1 in southern MN. Like so many other baby boomers they left the
cows behind and pursued other opportunities. But 40 years later, all
they have to do is close their eyes and the tales a
Well, we asked – and you answered! Sharing tales about gopher tails to popple peeling with a spud. What a blast hearing your feedback from our First Jobs episode. What would you do for 75 cents an hour during the baby boomer years?
We also turned the mic in front of a cowboy poet from SD and captured a couple first job tales next to a growing silage pile. Find out the results of our first job Facebook poll:
A) Fun
B) Hard
C) Fun and Hard
The winner won by a lot more than just a nose! So, what about you? We’d love to hear what you treasure about your first job memories! Send them to farmtalesrr1@gmail.com.
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26 Aug 2026
Farm Diorama
Grab your favorite toy tractor and hook up the wagon or plow. Add a few toy cows, pigs and chickens from the shoebox barn and, you’ve got your own little farm! Today we’re joining John and Pat Klettke, who turned their love of farm toys into an 8’ x 24’ farm showstopper. The diorama showcases 60 plus years of changes on the farm. There’s a machine shed, crops, barns and a rotary milking parlor that actually rotates!
With “Creativity” as his middle name John remembers how they made corn kernel windrows on Mom’s kitchen floor. Turned Pringles cans into silos and chicken waterers into grain bins. Listening to their tales might just have you searching in the attic for that old box of farm toys – waiting in some dark corner. With carpet for roads, grass for haystacks, and a little imagination, we remember playing while growing up, down on the farm!
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6 Aug 2026
Farm Pets and Pet Names
They usually came when you called them—at least on their own terms. Some had familiar names
like Tippy, Toby, or Josie. Others answered to unforgettable monikers like Killer. Whatever they
were called, they were more than just farm animals. Some were part of the family.
Every farm pet had its own personality, quirks, and daily routine. They greeted us after school,
followed us to the barn, curled up on the porch, or ran along with the tractor. And on Chipmunk
Ridge, some lucky cats even had their own seasonal motel!
Today we're sharing stories about the pets that made growing up on the farm a little more
memorable. They may never have been Westminster Kennel Club material, but they were loyal
companions, faithful friends, and an unforgettable part of life down on the farm.
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Podcast Authority Score: 16 / 100
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Engagement
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