Our Story...
We are a first generation family farm focusing on breeding quality Registered Texas Longhorns. We also own a small group of Miniature Nubian Goats that we plan on breeding as well. Our biggest goal at FTA is to provide nutritious Texas Longhorn beef to our Northwoods neighbors by 2022/2023. We currently do not have any Calves or Goat kids available. So stay tuned for beef, calves, goat kids, and Fire Tower Acres merchandise :)
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OUR "WHY"
One of the many reasons we wanted to start our farm was to help our daughters grow and thrive in an outdoor environment. There are some things that you just can not learn from a book or in school. Farming teaches children of all ages life skills like raising food, working hard, communication, caring for others and much more. Feeding and watering, cleaning and grooming, building and fixing are tasks that take place on every farm, everyday. Kids who farm learn how important their role is in the production of the food that feeds them, their families and their friends. Farming is also great for teaching problem solving skills. Animals have a mind of their own and things change on a daily basis. On the farm, kids need to figure out ways to get chores done if animals, weather or equipment doesn’t want to cooperate. In addition, being on the farm brings the joys of new life and the sadness of lost life. This can be a hard conversation for any parent to have with their child. But farm kids are able to learn about the cycle of life first hand, hard and rewarding at the same time.
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Farming & Your Health
Did you know simply spending time outdoors can reduce your heart rate, blood pressure, muscle tension and stress hormone production? In fact, studies are showing kids in particular desperately need unstructured outdoor time to bring their health and mental well-being into balance. Working in picturesque, open fields underneath the vast, blue sky, breathing fresh air, and feeling the sun beating down can be a huge mood booster. Getting enough sunshine reduces depression. Research has shown that vitamin D plays a role in regulating mood which contributes to mental healing. Working with farm animals in particular is thought to be beneficial towards a healthy mind. In fact, a team from Norway found that six months spent working with farm animals had a significant positive impact on mood and quality of life. Not to mention, farming provides a lot of physical activity as well! Lifting and carrying stock or farming equipment is a great way to keep bones and muscles healthy, as long as it’s done with proper care. Farming involves a great deal of walking, one of the simplest and most effective ways to get fit and stay fit. Regular walking reduces the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular issues such as stroke or high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and even coronary heart disease. It also tones muscles and improves general wellness.