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Official Farmgirl Sisterhood Members:  New Merit Badge Ideas  |
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Chelsea
Merit Badge Farmgirl
29 Posts
Chelsea
Moscow
ID
USA
29 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 29 2011 : 1:00:12 PM
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Hello all my farmgirl sisters!
While it is still a little early, we here at the farm are brainstorming on some new badge ideas for 2012.
What kind of new badges would you like to see?
Thanks for your help,
Chelsea
P.S. Here are a few of the ideas that we have received from you so far:
Wild game harvesting
Family recipes, traditions
Storing food for winter
Music
Basket Weaving
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Edited by - Chelsea on Sep 29 2011 2:12:38 PM |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13567 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13567 Posts |
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grammytammy
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
Tamara
Binghamton
ny
USA
585 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2011 : 7:25:16 PM
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How about a weaving badge - could be weaving pot holders, fabrics, rugs. How about basketry?
FarmGirl 2495
God loved us so much He gave His only son to die in our stead. |
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grammytammy
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
Tamara
Binghamton
ny
USA
585 Posts |
Posted - Oct 01 2011 : 04:32:26 AM
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How about something on budgeting and/ or financial freedom
FarmGirl 2495
God loved us so much He gave His only son to die in our stead. |
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JThomp
True Blue Farmgirl
135 Posts
Justine
Raymore
Missouri
USA
135 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2011 : 10:20:41 AM
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Maybe a beading or jewelry making badge?
"Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can't remember who we are or why we're here." The Secret Life of Bees - Sue Monk Kidd |
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marmieto12
True Blue Farmgirl
213 Posts
laura
utah
USA
213 Posts |
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Rachael
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Rachael
Smithfield
Utah
USA
11 Posts |
Posted - Oct 12 2011 : 10:35:38 AM
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I know this is kinda silly, but what about something that may have to do with a porch? Whether decorating your door, or making your porch pretty for the holidays? It just seems like a door for a house, is like the eyes to your soul.
I think expanding on the Grandparents "idea" would be a great one. I work at a retirement community and nothing compares to people volunteering their time or talents with the "elderly" (I call them "Grandfriends")
(They don't have to be your granparents)
Breadmaking?
Just some crazy ideas! 
Rachael #1451
Winter Hollow Farm
Let your smile change the world. Don’t let the world change your smile. |
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JessieLovesToCraft
True Blue Farmgirl
115 Posts
Jessie
Loxahatchee
FL
USA
115 Posts |
Posted - Oct 17 2011 : 6:53:44 PM
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I like this one! Great idea :)
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Originally posted by grammytammy
How about something on budgeting and/ or financial freedom
FarmGirl 2495
God loved us so much He gave His only son to die in our stead.
Farmgirl Sister #3404
Jessie
A wise girl knows her limits, but a real girl realizes she doesn't have any! |
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JessieLovesToCraft
True Blue Farmgirl
115 Posts
Jessie
Loxahatchee
FL
USA
115 Posts |
Posted - Oct 17 2011 : 6:54:56 PM
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i LOVE all of your ideas, especially the "grandfriends" one :)
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Originally posted by Rachael
I know this is kinda silly, but what about something that may have to do with a porch? Whether decorating your door, or making your porch pretty for the holidays? It just seems like a door for a house, is like the eyes to your soul.
I think expanding on the Grandparents "idea" would be a great one. I work at a retirement community and nothing compares to people volunteering their time or talents with the "elderly" (I call them "Grandfriends")
(They don't have to be your granparents)
Breadmaking?
Just some crazy ideas!
Rachael #1451
Winter Hollow Farm
Let your smile change the world. Don’t let the world change your smile.
Farmgirl Sister #3404
Jessie
A wise girl knows her limits, but a real girl realizes she doesn't have any! |
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Winter Haven
Florida
USA
2428 Posts |
Posted - Oct 17 2011 : 7:05:30 PM
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How about basket weaving? Tree grafting? Sculpting with clay?
Jan
Farmgirl Sister #3340
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grammytammy
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
Tamara
Binghamton
ny
USA
585 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2011 : 05:09:27 AM
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I had 2 more ideas
1. Hospitality
2. Garment making
FarmGirl 2495
God loved us so much He gave His only son to die in our stead. |
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Chelsea
Merit Badge Farmgirl
29 Posts
Chelsea
Moscow
ID
USA
29 Posts |
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Thelma
True Blue Farmgirl
395 Posts
Thelma
Thompson
Iowa
USA
395 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2011 : 2:47:07 PM
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How about honoring our pets. Cats and dogs are important here on our acreage.
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Winter Haven
Florida
USA
2428 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2011 : 5:15:33 PM
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I thought of a few more. How about woodburning, woodcarving, pottery making, furniture refinishing and reupholstering(spelling), making rubber stamps and cardmaking, working with leather, caligraphy and making a quill pen, stenciling, stained glass, candlemaking.
Jan
Farmgirl Sister #3340
http://hardatworkcrafts.blogspot.com
http://Jan49829.etsy.com
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angelheart
Farmgirl at Heart
1 Posts
Angel
Naperville
IL
USA
1 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2011 : 7:00:06 PM
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I would like a badge about chickens. Make accessories for our chickens, such as feeders, waterers, decor for coop, chicken saddles, chicken sweaters or chicken items for us. Chicken jewelry, decor etc. Or making chicken feed or treats.
You can take the girl out of the country but you can't take the country out of the girl. Give me bare feet and sunshine! |
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marla97015
Farmgirl at Heart
5 Posts
Gail Marla
Centra lPoint
Oregon
USA
5 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2011 : 8:00:39 PM
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| I would like to see badges on weaving, spinning,and rug hooking. |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13567 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13567 Posts |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2011 : 06:08:00 AM
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I would like to see new badge ideas incorporate the fact that not all farmgirls can provide the materials for all badges. For example, if you do create a badge for music, consider those who do not have access to an instrument or cannot sing. For example, give options such as attend a concert or listen to music you have not listened to before (classic, jazz, etc.) Just an idea, because running a 5K is not in my future, and raising a large family, I don't have time for joining a softball team (badge for Let's Get Physical). I cannot run on account of bad varicose veins. I'd just like to see more options for the higher levels of badges, or for those that require the use of something we normally may not own etc.
Ideas:
Becoming your own vet, natural cures for pet/farm animal illnesses (homemade recipes shared for dewormers etc), natural recipes for dog tick care etc.
Solar cooking
Farmgirl #800
http://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/
http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13567 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13567 Posts |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
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nanr42
True Blue Farmgirl
160 Posts
Nan
WALDPORT
Oregon
USA
160 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2011 : 10:26:07 PM
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Apache Lady
Farmgirl in Training
47 Posts
Erika
La Puente
California
USA
47 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2011 : 09:58:27 AM
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| I like the wild game one :) How about a fur and feather one? For those of us who hunt perhaps making something. I save lots of duck and pheasant feathers for fly tying. |
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unrulyremnant
Farmgirl in Training
42 Posts
Michelle
Trumbull County
OH
42 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2011 : 12:46:52 PM
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I agree...options are needed. Also, I LOVE the natural/herbal idea. I'm currently enrolled in RoseMary Gladstar's "The Science and Art of Herbalism", and let me tell you all, there are SO many wonderful & natural remedies out there.
I think fabric/paper/mixed media journals & albums is another nice category. They're fun to make, beautiful to look at and hold lots of memories :)
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Originally posted by FieldsofThyme
I would like to see new badge ideas incorporate the fact that not all farmgirls can provide the materials for all badges. For example, if you do create a badge for music, consider those who do not have access to an instrument or cannot sing. For example, give options such as attend a concert or listen to music you have not listened to before (classic, jazz, etc.) Just an idea, because running a 5K is not in my future, and raising a large family, I don't have time for joining a softball team (badge for Let's Get Physical). I cannot run on account of bad varicose veins. I'd just like to see more options for the higher levels of badges, or for those that require the use of something we normally may not own etc.
Ideas:
Becoming your own vet, natural cures for pet/farm animal illnesses (homemade recipes shared for dewormers etc), natural recipes for dog tick care etc.
Solar cooking
Farmgirl #800
http://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/
http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/
Michelle
*risk the blossom*
http://michelleprindle-unrulyremnant.blogspot.com
http://partyblossom.blogspot.com
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Edited by - unrulyremnant on Dec 29 2011 1:02:13 PM |
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Sugar Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
108 Posts
Pamela Jean
Sugarloaf
Ca
USA
108 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2012 : 8:51:36 PM
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Chelsea, I would like to see one for American History. Declaration of independence/constitution/our founders, including women patriots. To quote; those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it. A well rounded farm girl should know our founding.
All the books below is history see though the founders and those who were there in there own words, not from historians who rewrite it with an agenda.
Beginners: Read the declaration of independence and the constitution.
Intermediate: Read Wives of the Signers: The Women Behind the Declaration of Independence Mary Wolcott Green and Setting the Record Straight: American History in Black & White David Barton and report to your farm sisters what you learned that you didn't know.
Expert: Read The Real George Washington Andrew M. Allison and The Real Thomas Jefferson Andrew M. Allison. Write a synopsis on what you learned from the founders own words Or do a patriotic craft project to display in your home.
The badge could be the flag or liberty bell?
Pam
Stand for What's Right!
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Edited by - Sugar Girl on Jul 04 2012 10:09:29 AM |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
764 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
764 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2015 : 11:42:18 AM
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| I love the badge idea for American History!!!! January 1, 2016 will be here before we know it...does anyone have any new ideas for new badges for 2016? |
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Official Farmgirl Sisterhood Members: New Merit Badge Ideas |
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New Merit Badge Ideas
