Justin Isherwood
Justin Isherwood is a fifth-generation farmer and an award-winning writer. His most recent books are Pulse: A Farmer’s Take on the Universe and Walking on Water II.
Latest Contributed Stories
July 12, 2022
Farmer Explains Why You Should Sing To Cows
I have previously confessed this crime. Specifically to note, I was born to Methodists. Methodists by moral instinct rarely do anything with zeal, which is to say decoratively. Drive a ...
February 16, 2018
How About A Holiday For The Land?
The premise here is that the land has holidays, not just its nations and peoples but the land itself has holidays. These holidays have a seasonal core that is both ...December 16, 2015
Farmer Explains Why You Should Sing To Cows
I have previously confessed this crime. Specifically to note, I was born to Methodists. Methodists by moral instinct rarely do anything with zeal, which is to say decoratively. Drive a ...
July 2, 2014
Flags
Flags fly this week as we celebrate American independence. Writer and farmer Justin Isherwood tells us about the flags he raises above his Wisconsin farm.
May 30, 2014
Sleeping on the Edge of Heaven
Warmer days allow for all kinds of adventures outdoors. Writer Justin Isherwood tells us about the wondrous perspective found on the barn roof.
December 25, 2013
Trout Christmas
Many of us have particular rituals that make Christmas feel complete. Justin Isherwood's farm family marked the day with a trip to the trout stream.
July 17, 2013
Myths of the Cornfield
A field of corn waving in the wind is a familiar summer sight. Writer and farmer Justin Isherwood tells us about the myths of the cornfield.
May 1, 2013
Spring Planting
Spring is planting time for gardeners and farmers. Writer and farmer Justin Isherwood shares his reflection on the ancient art and annual practice of planting.
January 23, 2013
Grace of Snow
Snow in the forecast is unwelcome news to some, but for others reason to celebrate. School kids look forward to snow. And so does commentator Justin Isherwood.
December 26, 2012
Christmas Peanuts
Some Christmas gifts linger in the memory longer than others. Commentator Justin Isherwood recalls an old-fashioned Christmas gift.
December 5, 2012
Burning Birch
Temperatures are dropping in northern and central Wisconsin, and that’s got commentator Justin Isherwood thinking about his woodpile, and the joy of burning birch.
March 2, 2012