Contact info. A couple times a year the "government man" would come and inspect the crops for quality. Been fighting short fevers, I have a pill to take, stuff to put up my nose and stuff for my throat. I dont know all of the details but I do know that its all regulated through the Rio Grand Compact. Why? Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said 103 DId you catch the part where Juanita and the girls were praying for Grandma's surgery, for it to stop raining, and for Oklahoma City?I was confused a second, why Oklahoma City? That is something I admire about Juanita and her husband. You have to stay in close contact because you have to know whats going on with them.. Recently had to give up farming.. Can't afford to feed your animals? The Farmer's Wife: A David Sutherland Film He does not say that Kate wants to see him in jail. sigh Sometimes I amuse myself with these thoughts. We have lots where I live in Ohio. The loss forces Darrel to go to work at a nearby farm (making $7/hour in return), while he farms his own land at night. Sorry for my poor grammar. If I had started 10 years earlier, I would have had a lot better start, he added. I had a few things I wanted to attend. Mady and Cara and the 6 little kids all look very happy as do Liz's 3 children. And Darrel had violent tendencies- does that change your mind about custody? No marriage could survive contact with those traits. I used to laugh at my dear grandma because if a cat was on the bed in the morning she would wait to make it lest she disturb its peaceful slumber. Thanks AuntieAnn, Lilly, Pink, and Readerlady for the well wishes for Moses. Mrs.Malaprop: congrats on your new family member.Well, I've been fighting a sinus infection and something called Thrush(yeast infection in my throat. But he has a good job at the coop with good benefits, so I told him to for sure keep that, he said. :)_________________________________________Could be a little difficult explaining to firemen how a brush fire started. It's a matter of semantics, yes, but there is a difference. It was knowing the emotional destruction of 8 young lives were happening in real time and America was watching with titilation and Kate was being encouraged to continue the harm for ratings. But there was another one set in Canada where the couples did indeed winter it through. If you look back on the 1980s and what happened afterwards, there were a lot of suicides and a lot of people went through things we just didnt know about.. Farmers started to drop like flies around 96/98 they were not gonna give up. They have three children. That means you Dwindle! The $1.2-million film also shows the Buschkoetters begin to turn their lives around. I have told my own kids that there is no rush, that they need to finish college and/or work for a year or two and figure out who they are before they take that step. Both in Canada and the USA. Remember all this started last week because of this supposed interview. These words and pinches and slaps and mental terrorizing is harmful to little kids. There are also 'friends' of Juanitas claiming she cheated on Darrel before,during and after the filming, which would make sense as to why the producer had her bring up the cheating subject when it wasn't something the viewer was seeing or sensing. Okay, had a big long post and it said it was published. Search Results for Findarticles He does not say that Kate wants to see him in jail. I know nothing about farming but yes, you would think they could 'live off the land' a bit more. That one showed things differently. The babies were cute as are all babies but something was wrong. For a family of five. Could be a little difficult explaining to firemen how a brush fire started.+++++++++++++++++++ Or why there is a voice coming out of the bush! It's breathtakingly human and real. Join a CSA (they are AWESOME), grow your own, start a community garden, barter with a neighbor, try container gardening, buy organic when you can, DON'T BUY ROUND UP, support a farmer, buy as local as you can get, use farmer's markets when available, learn to "can" or "put up food", buy in season. I just keep in mind the reasons why we did it. There really aren't that many good brands of guac out there. Everything seems to be going against them right now. I coaxed hubby to view the entire 12 hours series, of the original PBS Documentary, "An American Family". I didn't check to see who took the group photo. He often didn't get paid by his dad to help out and he wasn't bitter about it, he was just like it's my dad I help him it's just what you do, you don't get paid. Every gas station around her has diesel. She sure did everything the hard way, imo. Tit for tat is not productive. By the end, his planned 40 hours of filming had become 300 hours. Good for her.Juanita M Hastings, Insurance AgentMIDWEST CROP GROWERS2727 W. 2ND STREET SUITE 106Hastings, NE 68901, XXXXXX @Kateplusmy8 Hope y'all have a safe trip. So many stresses have eased. He now works at a factory. So all was right with the world, and the tweetie still loved Kate. And it was a murder in progress.the murder of a marriage, the murder of 8 childhoods.It went against every moral and ethical value that I had. There's that, and the grocery store brand that they make in house and that's about it other than the nasty "dips" but those are different. I could NOT tell my little boy that his daddy was going to jail. What do I do--pay child support or rent? weird. Or is it whoever wrote the rules? Love reading everyone's comments on this subject. Simple, basic, stick to the ribs kind of food. Add or change photo on IMDbPro. I read some of those tweets and wonder how they ever got to adulthood. I couldnt do it without Juanita.. Advertisement Hide ads with VIP The "Farm Bill" started in the 1950's I think, maybe earlier. That is clearly lacking in TLC's shows. Join a CSA (they are AWESOME), grow your own, start a community garden, barter with a neighbor, try container gardening, buy organic when you can, DON'T BUY ROUND UP, support a farmer, buy as local as you can get, use farmer's markets when available, learn to "can" or "put up food", buy in season. Instead, consumers would pay a, Its not so much how its defined, but the certainty of how its defined that has producers up in arms., Agriculture markets are a roller coaster, and economists are telling producers to buckle up for the downhill ride as farm income is expected t. Rant off.I also loved PBSs Frontier House. Frontline had an episode about the factory chicken farms in DE and MD and what they do to the Chesapeake Bay. *******************I thought the same thing, Berk, when I read that inane blog post of hers. . on this. EYE-OPENING. So how many times, Kate has been to these gas stations, and she still does not know where they are? In my non thinking brain, I get pissed knowing we bought 20 odd something acres to save the land. I slept in the other room. If you dont use all of your water then you will loose some of it next year. We would call all the time because you have to keep your relationship up. Up. He laments that its difficult to pay the bills with farming today: You really cant make it without off-farm jobs anymore.. I think you are smart and have a big heart! She did not exploit the kids or favor one of them. Of course they were so young when they got married, the probably outgrew each other. This critically acclaimed and award-winning program from filmmaker David Sutherland garnered a phenomenal 18 million viewers for its premiere telecast on the PBS series Frontline.The documentary follows the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of Juanita and Darrel Buschkoetter, a Nebraska couple struggling to raise their three girls, stay in love, and keep from losing the farm. Big brother is watching everything we do. I guess they are just out of luck when it comes to finding an address to plug into the GPS that they don't have! Rule four has been around for years. Juanita Buschkoetter - Biography - IMDb Tears. Up. Yes, she worked sunup to sundown. They still seem to not understand it. It was going against everything in our experiences, our mental, social, emotional, barometers. Maggie said 80 Yes, there was an article in Star, which basically was the same as the ROL article, with the same quotes from Jon. Of course you're afraid of them!They want this blog shut down and think you should be in jail!Yeah, don't badmouth THOSE sheep. I agree about the diesel. Kristine that's another thing so wonderful about this show. Haven't started watching The Farmer's Wife yet. And it is! Small farms are mostly gone. Once the television show aired, Buschkoetter began hearing from thousands of people who were going through tough times. I just really wanted to show the farmers that they werent alone, and the rest of the country that were not dumb farmers out here, that I think people really do have a stake in family farms, [in] whos raising the food. I've heard of co-ops and used to participate in one, but I've never heard of CSAs. She mentioned it the other day in a tweet- does she think diesel gives her status?? Every farm is a story within stories, just as every life is. It's CC giving the middle finger to each and every one of their readers. But I lived it so far.. Off to watch pt.3L. They twist, imply, make unwarranted inferences, take things out of context, recycle old material, and invent out of whole cloth. agupdate.com. Juanita stated in one of the eps that her mother tried to bribe her with getting her teeth fixed if she wouldn't marry young. Admin. I hate to give the movie away so far. When fans become dangerous--celebrity stalkers and tragic endings, Parental alienation and why it's so bad for kids, The Nobu Sushi Interview--Vanity Fair, Oct. 2009, Former nanny interview about Kate's drinking and beating the kids. cant grow a garden year round in Nebraska, obviously.I didn't see any chickens on the parts I watched, but again, you have to feed chickens, and perhaps they don't have the capital to build the chickens a pen; and chickens don't lay year round. Poor Liz. It's nothing more than crap to stir up dirt. It appears to be taken in a restaurant?Feel free to ask questions, I have the article in front of me. But there was a rift between Darrel and Juanita & his parents who lived on their own farm a mile away - didn't accept her coming 'from the city" ( aka town) and not a farmer. "I can't afford to pay my rent, and the domestic-relations staff tell me they will put me in jail unless I pay child support," Jon, 35, tells Star exclusively. Goodnight everyone! I will never buy another Monsanto product -- ever!Thanks admin. It is very hard work whether you own it or you work on it for a living!Did anybody hear that Kate signed a deal to do a dating show where she will be a matchmaker! Who's is a contraction of who is. I did warn the older teen girls it was on the table because the magistrate had threatened my ex in court with it. The Farmer's Wife (1998 film) The Farmer's Wife is a 1998 documentary film by David Sutherland that follows Juanita and Darrel Buschkoetter, a young couple living on and maintaining a farm in rural Nebraska, who face difficulties holding on to their finances, their livelihood, and their marriage. ?And how could I forget the university, Harvard?lol., funny, the other one stuck in my head.Juanita's mother also said (paraphrasing) that men in that area married not 'for love', but primarily for help on the farm. What an interesting subject! BTW, I call a HUGE B.S. Theme images by, Darrel Buschkoetter, and his strong but tender-hearted wife. He runs a 160-head commercial cow herd of primarily Black Angus cattle with a few Simmental-Angus cross. Um, do you eat guac? I'll be sure to post that if it happens. ====Yeah, Kate and her 'purse full of bills' . A few Christmas gifts for her kids? and with this prolonged outloud chuckle I am going to say goodnight and go to bed. I don't like her!Admin. I do think the show in their case contributed to their marriage ending. Was this snark?I give up trying to figure out these people! *A picture of Katie Irene is the silver tin foil dress is on the lower left and is titled the Ex Factor/ "I feel like Kate would love to see me in jail", Jon says of his ex-wife, who's been training for a marathon recently. We just want to make a living and get a fair price for what we produce. Is is so complicated that they don't have the ability to go online and figure it out for themselves, or must someone sit them down with pen and paper and explain it to them with pictures and diagrams? Hope it makes sense. The kids were ages seven months to eleven years. Take care of your mental health, because thats the first thing to go. It might give them a better example of hardship and struggle. And SHAME on Jon for even allowing Star to take him there. Their corn was plentiful so they could have at least had some of that! Juanita, meanwhile, cleans houses while trying to get a college degree so Darrel can stay home and farm. At one point, Juanita mentions they have $20 for groceries. There is no money in farming. We are headed for a "food disater" in the USA. AnnK, so sad, but so true.Admin, totally agree about the stark difference in the sheer hard work Juanita does. have five phones on my plan, my three kids have iphones, my hubby and I do not. And Darrel is proud that when 7-year-old Whitney saw the PBS ad, she told her parents, I just love that, because you guys did save your marriage. Says Darrel: So many people give up on their job or their marriage. Many farmers in India could no longer afford the GMO seed and have gone bankrupt and committed suicide. 'Farmer's Wife' Survives Scrutiny of Cameras - Los Angeles Times Darrel Buschkoetter and his first wife, Juanita, bared more of their story than most ever have the chance I wouldn't be, either.Still watching The Farmer's Wife. . The FDA and Dept of Agriculture have no idea what, if anything, this will to animals, including humans, in the short term or in the long term. This article about a documentary film on environmental issues is a stub. What would YOU like to discuss, feel free to go off topic. I swear to high heaven that the NEXT stray that finds me will go to a no kill shelter. There are many teachers who don't understand the usage. But a lot didn't. Photo Gallery. What would it take to educate the sheeple on the types of child custody? Now I'm the same way! No money for the filming.Juanita gave some talks on farming and insurance issues for her work. The Farmers Wife? At the time I didn't really understand it, but I remember looking over at my mom and aunts and seeing big fat tears rolling down their cheeks. I'll be sure to post that if it happens. And this must be why PB is still hanging around. Do you ever go to the grocery store? They have developed Round Up and round up resistant seeds. The price drop was caused by a factory farm in Alberta, one of their cows tested positive for mad cow disease. BrucesWife180msgoody2shoes21 is now following Liz, Jon's girlfriend? Cant they plant a personal garden..add some fruit trees, and use a few animals for eggs, milk and meat?Can someone explain to me why groceries are such a stress for these farmers? Throughout the years, he has shifted his farming to no-till and is starting to get into cover crops as a way to put nutrients in the ground and save money on commercial inputs. She does seem to be on a high lately but that could also be a total facade if she knows that is going to be released soon. Berks: Thanks for the book suggestions. "There was an old woman who lived in a shoe. :). She noted that Juanita Buschkoetter was a frequent caller to the hotline during the early 1990s. Follow Admin's new rescue pup Sea Gordon on Instagram. was very Kate-like. This may very well be the way he feels. I can sense the strain on their marriage. Any unauthorized use is a violation of Federal U.S. copyright law. Good for her. Auntie Ann whenever anyone talks about struggle from now on I'm going to refer them to this series.This is struggle. They act like common life experiences are being bragged about. Has anyone seen Star magazine this past Thursday? I remember how my grandparents were look at each other the day the man would come, and hope everything would be okay. Of course, the Buschkoetters, who came to the attention of the Sutherlands through a farm organization, didnt quite know what they were letting themselves in for. Take care of yourself, he said. Juanita said they make 10-12,000 dollars a year off the farm. Bikini shots in NC or FL, anyone? Sad to say that will never happen and our son is 17.. Small farmers are a thing of the past. Juanita M Hastings, 55 - Hastings, NE - Reputation & Contact Details There are several great documentaries out there and any of Pollock's books are good. What a grand name!Congratulations on your new baby, Mrs. Malaprop :o)May Moses bring continued happiness to your home. I've never heard of it before.Boring? So tack on an extra five to 10 or more minutes at the bus stop. Did some, everything is a effort. Thank you! I know, I know, it's a rag. DId you catch the part where Juanita and the girls were praying for Grandma's surgery, for it to stop raining, and for Oklahoma City?I was confused a second, why Oklahoma City? It's about telling a universal story. So I KNEW (and I was right) he would be telling the kids that I was sending him to jail. Kate's tweet that shows up on Gosselinbook.com was directed to her. I'm naming him Moses because he was pulled out of a burn pile, and now he's living like a prince! The article in STAR about Jon Gosselin shows him with his GF Liz and all their kids enjoying some time out together. Watch footage of her interacting with her ex-husband. He was also concerned suppliers wouldnt be able to get farmers the fertilizer and seed they need this season. But he drew a line with the children. Juanita told her story, but was not complaining except to urge Darrel on and tell him things could be worse. "I know I have a lot to be thankful for," he continues. Easily more than $3 million and the poor thing had to travel to exotic destinations to get it (sniff, dabbing my eyes here). You get a specific amount of water based on your water rights. He does not say that Kate wants to see him in jail. Imagine taking your 'vacation' time from work to mow and bail hay from sunrise to sunset, with the 3 kids crammed into the cab of the tractor with you. Since the article contains direct quotes and said that Jon "tells Star exclusively", seems safe to assume that he was interviewed. Do you mean Wellesley College in Massachusetts? Darrel said his dad never praised him or thanked him for helping with his work as he got older. I think I will go and take a nap. Do they just not ever go out of the house and do things or something? The FDA and Dept of Agriculture have no idea what, if anything, this will to animals, including humans, in the short term or in the long term. If not, I will trust my instincts and what I read on the PBS boards and interviews with the filmmakers and the participants. That's crazy. And with that beginning, it was her "job" for the rest of her life. It's not quite enough, however, as Darrel has to work for another farmer just to make enough money to feed his family. I would say that person has a sense of fairness and equality and a sense of values that rewards hard work and perseverance, not getting something for nothing. I figured I would read it at the grocery store, but now I don't have to. The babies were cute as are all babies but something was wrong. Juanita Buschkoetter becomes a heroic figure in his film as she leads the fight against overwhelming odds to save the farm, her husband's sense of self respect and their marriage. It KILLS them to finally realize that Kate DOESN'T MIND, infact, she PREFERS being away from her kids half the time.Sheeple, you picked a loser of a horse. I also wonder whhere I fit in sometimes. As for this couple, they remained married to each other, their kids are grown, they still have the farm, they both still work ft off the farm and they don't have much saved for their retirement, so can't see actually getting a retirement. It's not normal.These sheeple really are strange and obsessed, aren't they? Ok, I'm not proud of this, but I read the Star. L I like Darrel's work ethic. (Readerlady, I'm pretty sure it's a male. capecodmama said 137 That interview really showed what an arrogant, self-centered person Donald Trump is. What have I learned from Kate's CC blog? (Bt is a naturally occuring pesticide approved for organic farm use.) Later, gators, My husbands father was is a true farmer..huge ups and downs.. Ty for telling us about this movie.. Off to watch.L. Monsanto also makes "Roundup resistant" GMO corn. It's not really about if this family had it the worst of anyone in farming, but a study of their struggles. I'm busy with a few lil ones.L, AuntieAnn You are right on the mark with your take on Monsanto. He also works as an independent representative for Big Iron Auctions in Nuckolls, Webster, Clay and a portion of Franklin County. Having gotten into trouble after four years of drought, they do battle with unremitting rain and an early frost, creditors, government loan officials and their families, who have differing expectations. "Mommy, do you want Daddy to go to jail?" But it was a powerful experience watching it. She's such a tool. You would think she could empathize with the working poor. I say it's a three-hour flight. Zero snark intended.If this family has a farm..why is food such an issue. I haven't had a vacation since a 3 day honeymoon to the bahamas in 1985.Kate's a real tool, isn't she. Lilly said 127 Dwindle - Canadian show was Pioneer Quest^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^THANK YOU!!!! Then you can't afford to keep the farm. Search by name, date & location. Darrel Buschkoetter was raised a farmer; he never wanted to be anything else. Is there any truth behind her getting ANY reality show or is this all just tabloid hype?. I know we've discussed the merits of a degree, but I would *think* her parents ingrained in her the value of a college education (my kids have no say-so in the matter, lol). The horrible example Kate is when it comes to body image, Juicy-Juice and why it's a horrible choice for kids, Kate trashes lovely and talented small business owner Em Tanner. Maddening.I vaguely remember watching "The Farmer's Wife" when it was on PBS, but I'll try to find the time to watch it again. Reach her at editorial@midwestmessenger.com. Mrs. Malaprop - Moses invaded your heart AND your bed, didn't he? Cant they plant a personal garden..add some fruit trees, and use a few animals for eggs, milk and meat?Can someone explain to me why groceries are such a stress for these farmers? And if for whatever reason you have a black thumb, maybe your neighbor doesn't and you have a skill I'm sure you can barter with. She always had time to help with homework, read a story, listen to their tales of school experiences. She tried to get more education to get a better job. Despite a record harvest, Darrel has no time to relax. A city slicker has no cllue lol. Until then, Ms. I thought Jon was against using his kids for money. You know what cheap food really is? It's just difficult to find empathy for the greedy grifters. If Jon didn't give an interview in Star magazine then why did Radar say he did? He was still there this morning, and I swear he grinned at me.My goshI could drink a milkshake. I would say I would like to get to know that person.Crazy the contrast in what brings each "side" to come down on that side.&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&I think we fall into 2 camps:1 - those who looked at this woman and her attitude and just didnt GET IT. His book is titled something like "Everything I Want To Do Illegal". The irony is that these two, Darryl & Juanita were so darned young at the time, but you'd never know it from the film. And I don't see the Frontline producers sending them off to Hawaii or remodeling their kitchen.I see them working from 5 am to midnight. They paid their bills as they could and J was the one to face people and beg for credit, but kept her pride.