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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Oct 22 2015 : 7:57:05 PM
I am excited to begin working on my merit badges and sharing my experiences with everyone! After much debating I was finally able to pick the top 4 badges I plan to accomplish first!
I chose….
1.Pampered Pets (Outpost)
-It’s important to me that my pets are healthy and will live a long happy life. Knowing what is best for them will allow me to enhance their life.
2. Bread Making (Farm Kitchen)
-I have always enjoyed cooking and now look forward to a better way of cooking.
3. Embroidery (Stitching and Crafting)
- Would love to make something special for my baby boy just like my Grandma Butters made for me.
4. Water Conservation (Cleaning Up)
- I love the idea of helping save the planet as well as help me save money on my bill.
With that in mind, what merit badges do you fellow farmgirls plan on accomplishing first? Or working towards right now? Any of them hold a special meaning that drives you to accomplish one over another?
Much luck and enjoyment in your merit badge experiences!
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| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Aug 19 2026 : 4:59:14 PM
Jill, that sounds like so much fun! I bet the kids really enjoy learning all those new skills.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| jillyd |
Posted - Aug 17 2026 : 4:08:53 PM
Being in a parade sounds like a lot of fun, Krista! Well done Christine, and yes, it definitely counts if you volunteer with your kid's activities. I was a Cubs leader for 5 years and I've been a 4H leader for 26. I find working with kids the most satisfying. I was the "A" leader of the 4H club for 12 years (organizational role and overall leadership). I'm the Fibre Arts and paper work leader now and enjoy that much more. I love teaching the kids about spinning, weaving, felting, knitting etc. I'm also on the workshop committee for my Spinning and Weaving Guild. I also volunteer when I have time with the local Historical Artifacts Society. We are creating a Textile Emporium in one of the small buildings on site. You have motivated me to apply for my Community Service badge, I'm going to do it right now (holding myself accountable).
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Aug 17 2026 : 3:10:44 PM
Way to go Christine! I think those types of community service are the best. Our children really benefit from seeing us help out. Plus it sometimes allows us to spend more time with them!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Bellepic |
Posted - Aug 17 2026 : 2:16:45 PM
Wonderful idea, Jill! Fallon and I just swung by our county's fair and discovered they offer prizes for biggest, best, and most unusual garden veggies. If we're organized enough to get planting in time, that might keep us busy without a lot of kitchen clean up!
I realized in updating my community service log that I've accumulated enough hours to apply for the Intermediate level! Most of these hours have been in the form of co-leading a Brownie Girl Scout troop and acting as treasurer for the school's parent group. Is it *really* community service if your own kid is benefiting? Hehe. I still have plans to branch out to help at the public library and the community center garden. Are any of you all volunteers? Which forms of service do you find most satisfying?
Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jul 29 2026 : 2:41:19 PM
Jill, that sounds like so much fun! Everleigh really wanted to enter something into the fair this year, but she decided to be a part of the fair parade with her dance studio instead. I think next year she will do both.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| jillyd |
Posted - Jul 27 2026 : 5:17:01 PM
Wow! Congratulations to you Krista and your kids! You have all been very constructively busy. I used to do those kind of things with my kids when they were young. Not badges but entries in our local fair's junior section. Every time they moaned about having nothing to do I got them to pick something from the list of possible entries. Then the day before the fair, we did so much baking, they all had to take turns. The kitchen was a disaster by the end of the day, but I really miss those times.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jul 27 2026 : 2:25:25 PM
Thank you Heather and Christine!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Bellepic |
Posted - Jul 25 2026 : 8:20:53 PM
Amazing, Krista, you are an inspiration!
Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com |
| nndairy |
Posted - Jul 25 2026 : 7:21:20 PM
How exciting! Congratulations Krista!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
2026 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 24 2026 : 6:32:33 PM
Thank you Krista.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jul 24 2026 : 6:17:38 PM
Thank you! It's already been added under my name! I am so excited!
Debbie, it's under the Farmgirl Legends section of the merit badges. This is it! https://www.farmgirlsisterhood.org/titles-fl-farmgirl-guide.asp
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Jul 24 2026 : 5:01:47 PM
Congratulations, Krista! You have earned it with all that you do with your wonderful children! Enjoy your award!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 22 2026 : 5:05:51 PM
Congratulations Krista and Family. What is a Farmgirls Guide? How do I not know about it?
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| debbieklann |
Posted - Jul 22 2026 : 4:49:57 PM
Way to go, Davis family! I’m so excited for you!!!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jul 22 2026 : 4:48:06 PM
My young cultivators have applied for more than 30 badges, so I am now eligible for the Farmgirl Guide! I sent an email letting them know I am eligible! This is super exciting!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jul 17 2026 : 5:17:16 PM
Heather, I fear that's what would happen if I made one as a rug. But for one of my more advanced levels I thought about making a rug for Everleigh's room. It may stay safer in there lol!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| nndairy |
Posted - Jul 16 2026 : 1:27:35 PM
Jill - applying for the badges is the hardest part for me! I'd love to see your shawl when it's finished.
Krista - a pillow would be much better than a rug! My friend made me a holstein cow one that's a rug. It's seen better days LOL!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
2026 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jul 15 2026 : 3:33:29 PM
Jill, we made the first recipe yesterday. The kids and my hubby love it, but it's just too sweet for me. Hopefully the next pick is better lol. Your shawl sounds amazing! I love that it's hand-spun alpaca fur!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| jillyd |
Posted - Jul 13 2026 : 6:46:24 PM
Well, that just sounds delicious!! Good luck on finishing your pillow quickly. One of these days I will get to looking at badges again. I'm sure there's quite a few that I've finished and just need to write up. I'm working on knitting a hand-spun alpaca shawl right now for a guild challenge.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jul 13 2026 : 3:53:21 PM
Jill, they all picked their own recipe! So we will be trying 3 new chocolate recipes!
Heather, it's actually a pillow! I will be able to display it on my couch! I have completed 4 more rows since then. I can't wait for it to be finished. I would love to have a craft day with you! If you ever need a vacation you can come here!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| nndairy |
Posted - Jul 12 2026 : 10:48:47 AM
That rug is going to be adorable! And it sounds like some delicious treats are coming. Too bad we live so far apart :) We could craft together and I'd even do the dishes for some chocolate treats LOL!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
2026 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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| jillyd |
Posted - Jul 10 2026 : 7:35:26 PM
Well that sounds like a delicious week coming up, Krista. Let us know which recipe is the favourite (assuming they are making more than one).
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jul 10 2026 : 2:47:40 PM
My kids have been working on their chocolate badge this week and will be applying for their intermediate badges today! Now to get the ingredients to make all there chocolate recipes! Yum!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jul 06 2026 : 3:30:36 PM
I couldn't resist when I seen it! Highland cows are my favorite. I cant wait until I have it finished too!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| KnyttWytch |
Posted - Jul 04 2026 : 5:03:43 PM
That will be so cute when it is finiahed
#6958 Hilary, disabled knitter and stitcher (lover of real food!) |
