Author Archives: Mike Haley

About Mike Haley

Mike Haley is the 5th generation to farm their family farm in Ohio. Currently he farms alongside his father Steve and wife Pam. On their farm they raise corn, soybeans, wheat, hay and purebred Simmental cattle.

Winter Chores

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Mike Haley

Today was cold.  Despite the fidget temperatures and working outside for most of the day I have managed to stay comfortably warm by wearing layers of clothes and of course taking a couple breaks to warm back up. Weighing on … Continue reading →

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Pictures from around the farm…

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Mike Haley

The weather has made for an exciting July on the farm.  After 16 days of rain we were finally able to enjoy a full day of sunshine today, a sure cause for celebration!!!  We were able to get a half … Continue reading →

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Blocking ‘ag gag’ laws may prolong abuse

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Mike Haley

Growing up on a farm, one of my biggest responsibilities was tending to the animals in our family’s care. At times livestock can be unpredictable in ways that are both amusing and frustrating, but much like a parent cares for … Continue reading →

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Fall Roundup – Pictures

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Mike Haley

         

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Farm week in pictures 5-10-12

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Mike Haley

The last spring calf was born on our farm this week.  Sorry I couldn’t get a better picture, he is a moover! Got a good start spraying weeds that have invaded my soybeans. We finished sidedressing (fertilizing) corn last week, … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Sacrifice

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Mike Haley

This post is about a man from our little town whom I have never met, yet he has sacrificed everything for me and you. First Lieutenant John Runkle was fighting for our freedom in Afghanistan just a little over a … Continue reading →

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Farm Spring in pictures.

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Mike Haley

Well its been awhile since I have posted much about the farm, so a quick update! All the corn is planted and growing. Soybeans are all in the ground, some a second time and after this most recent downpour we … Continue reading →

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I am Just a Farmer: My latest on the Just Farmers blog

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Mike Haley

The term “just a farmer” can mean a lot of things. For several in agriculture it’s a negative connotation as it implies that farmers are “just” and nothing more. It’s obvious to those well connected to agriculture that this is … Continue reading →

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Weed Management, my latest column

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Mike Haley

Having grown up on a farm, there are several things about farming I just seem to know, some I have learned along the way and many more I am still learning as I go. One of the learning moments I … Continue reading →

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Find me in Feedstuffs and Just Farmers!

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Mike Haley

As several may have noticed my blog posts have slowed down here on the Haley Farms blog. This is in part because things have been pretty busy around the far the last six months. For those that are unaware I … Continue reading →

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