Elise Koning
@eekoning.bsky.social
Farmer, Shepherd, Writer, Photographer. Purdue Boilermaker. Digging deep into conservation agriculture and agricultural diversity in the Midwest. Likes sheep, rocks, and really good music.
My daisies at the house 🌼
June 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
My daisies at the house 🌼
After a few lambing seasons of having a majority ram lambs, we have had mostly ewes born this year, which will rejuvenate our Shetland flock.
This ewe lamb was born yesterday to an excellent mother, one of my favorite ewes.
This ewe lamb was born yesterday to an excellent mother, one of my favorite ewes.
March 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
After a few lambing seasons of having a majority ram lambs, we have had mostly ewes born this year, which will rejuvenate our Shetland flock.
This ewe lamb was born yesterday to an excellent mother, one of my favorite ewes.
This ewe lamb was born yesterday to an excellent mother, one of my favorite ewes.
Beautiful Shetland twin ewe lambs born yesterday toward the end of a heavy rainstorm with strong gales.
March 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Beautiful Shetland twin ewe lambs born yesterday toward the end of a heavy rainstorm with strong gales.
My org is putting together a great #conservationag tour May 6-7 around Sioux Falls, SD. Soil pits, a farm tour, a waterfall, and good food (including local buffalo!). Check out the link below for agenda, sign-up, and group & farmer discounts!
ctic.org/tour
#agsky #southdakota #soilhealth #regen
ctic.org/tour
#agsky #southdakota #soilhealth #regen
March 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
My org is putting together a great #conservationag tour May 6-7 around Sioux Falls, SD. Soil pits, a farm tour, a waterfall, and good food (including local buffalo!). Check out the link below for agenda, sign-up, and group & farmer discounts!
ctic.org/tour
#agsky #southdakota #soilhealth #regen
ctic.org/tour
#agsky #southdakota #soilhealth #regen
February 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Enjoying the sunshine. 🥰
February 12, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Enjoying the sunshine. 🥰
Lambing 2025 began today! Olive had twin ewes. She's the kind of ewe that's a content mum.
January 26, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Lambing 2025 began today! Olive had twin ewes. She's the kind of ewe that's a content mum.
Our smallest kitty is the perfect size for curling up on our dog's toy llama for a nap.
January 24, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Our smallest kitty is the perfect size for curling up on our dog's toy llama for a nap.
With feels-like temps at -8 F last night and real at 0 F this morning, there was ice to break in the stock tanks. Last year, we began using multiple small tanks instead of one big tank. That helped keep the water liquid for longer. Doing that again this year. So far, so good!
#agsky #farming
#agsky #farming
January 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Mia the Sheepdog-in-Training.
Her abilities are fascinating. During the photo shoot, she heard or saw something I couldn't hear or see and so looked off into the distance the whole time. She learns commands quickly, too, and it's fun working on new tasks with her.
Her abilities are fascinating. During the photo shoot, she heard or saw something I couldn't hear or see and so looked off into the distance the whole time. She learns commands quickly, too, and it's fun working on new tasks with her.
January 13, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Mia the Sheepdog-in-Training.
Her abilities are fascinating. During the photo shoot, she heard or saw something I couldn't hear or see and so looked off into the distance the whole time. She learns commands quickly, too, and it's fun working on new tasks with her.
Her abilities are fascinating. During the photo shoot, she heard or saw something I couldn't hear or see and so looked off into the distance the whole time. She learns commands quickly, too, and it's fun working on new tasks with her.
Afternoon shadows on the snow.
January 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Afternoon shadows on the snow.
The Hillside Pasture holds some of my favorite views on the farm. From one ridge, I can look out over the Creekside Field and see the cows grazing half a mile away. At the back gate, I can see the sheep, goats, and llamas gathered around the hay feeders.
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January 6, 2025 at 2:23 AM
The Hillside Pasture holds some of my favorite views on the farm. From one ridge, I can look out over the Creekside Field and see the cows grazing half a mile away. At the back gate, I can see the sheep, goats, and llamas gathered around the hay feeders.
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I've always loved seeing snow through the end of the covered bridge. Today, on our way home from chores, I had the chance to make a photo of it.
So here's a snapshot into the view I see on my daily drive.
So here's a snapshot into the view I see on my daily drive.
January 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I've always loved seeing snow through the end of the covered bridge. Today, on our way home from chores, I had the chance to make a photo of it.
So here's a snapshot into the view I see on my daily drive.
So here's a snapshot into the view I see on my daily drive.
Last week's snow marked this ATV track nicely, so we're thinking about paths today in Sylvan Sundays.
#agsky #naturewriting #naturewriter #newsletter
#agsky #naturewriting #naturewriter #newsletter
December 22, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Last week's snow marked this ATV track nicely, so we're thinking about paths today in Sylvan Sundays.
#agsky #naturewriting #naturewriter #newsletter
#agsky #naturewriting #naturewriter #newsletter
Featured photo for this week's Sylvan Sundays. I'm working on a draft about paths.
I write the newsletter each week as a peaceful missive from the farm. See an issue and subscribe at sylvansundays.beehiiv.com.
I write the newsletter each week as a peaceful missive from the farm. See an issue and subscribe at sylvansundays.beehiiv.com.
December 21, 2024 at 8:19 PM
Featured photo for this week's Sylvan Sundays. I'm working on a draft about paths.
I write the newsletter each week as a peaceful missive from the farm. See an issue and subscribe at sylvansundays.beehiiv.com.
I write the newsletter each week as a peaceful missive from the farm. See an issue and subscribe at sylvansundays.beehiiv.com.
Mia sporting her Carhartt vest. We bought it for hunting season, but the reflective stripes make it so much easier to see our deer-like dog that we've continued to use the vest during winter chores.
December 16, 2024 at 2:13 AM
Mia sporting her Carhartt vest. We bought it for hunting season, but the reflective stripes make it so much easier to see our deer-like dog that we've continued to use the vest during winter chores.
Happy World Soil Day!
Mocha is glad that the soil gives her hay to eat in the winter. ❄️
#agsky #goatsofsky
Mocha is glad that the soil gives her hay to eat in the winter. ❄️
#agsky #goatsofsky
December 5, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Happy World Soil Day!
Mocha is glad that the soil gives her hay to eat in the winter. ❄️
#agsky #goatsofsky
Mocha is glad that the soil gives her hay to eat in the winter. ❄️
#agsky #goatsofsky
It's World Soil Day tomorrow, celebrating the amazing universe beneath our feet! Without the soil, there'd be no food, clothing, or shelter.
How will you celebrate World Soil Day?
#agsky #soilhealth #conservationagriculture
🖼️: @fao.org
How will you celebrate World Soil Day?
#agsky #soilhealth #conservationagriculture
🖼️: @fao.org
December 4, 2024 at 11:35 PM
It's World Soil Day tomorrow, celebrating the amazing universe beneath our feet! Without the soil, there'd be no food, clothing, or shelter.
How will you celebrate World Soil Day?
#agsky #soilhealth #conservationagriculture
🖼️: @fao.org
How will you celebrate World Soil Day?
#agsky #soilhealth #conservationagriculture
🖼️: @fao.org
A wintry, blustery hay day today. We picked up hay for the sheep, goats, and llamas, and the wind cut through me.
The barn the bales came from is at least a hundred years old. I could see the ax marks from the hand hewn beams while I worked in the loft.
The barn the bales came from is at least a hundred years old. I could see the ax marks from the hand hewn beams while I worked in the loft.
November 30, 2024 at 7:52 PM
A wintry, blustery hay day today. We picked up hay for the sheep, goats, and llamas, and the wind cut through me.
The barn the bales came from is at least a hundred years old. I could see the ax marks from the hand hewn beams while I worked in the loft.
The barn the bales came from is at least a hundred years old. I could see the ax marks from the hand hewn beams while I worked in the loft.
The snow started slowly yesterday morning, a few flakes barely visible. By the time we reached the farm to move sheep, the snow swirled thick.
Here, the Shetlands are moving to their paddock, the llamas trotting along behind. The Shropshires joined them shortly afterwards.
Here, the Shetlands are moving to their paddock, the llamas trotting along behind. The Shropshires joined them shortly afterwards.
November 30, 2024 at 1:05 PM
The snow started slowly yesterday morning, a few flakes barely visible. By the time we reached the farm to move sheep, the snow swirled thick.
Here, the Shetlands are moving to their paddock, the llamas trotting along behind. The Shropshires joined them shortly afterwards.
Here, the Shetlands are moving to their paddock, the llamas trotting along behind. The Shropshires joined them shortly afterwards.