White Heart Ranch, Sterling, North Dakota. Fifth-generation farm.

My name is Heather Lang. My husband, Lucas and I have three children and enjoy our life on the farm. I always knew I wanted to marry a farmer and live a rural life. It's not always easy, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.

The day starts early with cattle feeding. After they get a healthy ration, they enjoy grazing in the pasture.

Did you know beef provides nutrients like zinc, iron, protein and B vitamins and half of the fat found in beef is monounsaturated, the same heart-healthy fats found in olive oil?

In addition, everything but the "moo" is used. Fats and gelatin are used to make soap, shampoo, cosmetics, desserts and many industrial products such as photographic film and light filters.

The pancreas and liver are used for medicines for diseases such as anemia and hypoglycemia.

Hide, hooves and hair are used in products such as sports equipment, leather goods and paint brushes. A football, frequently called a "pigskin" is actually made from cow hide.

My helper for the morning chores!

The pigs anxiously await their morning food!

The feed they receive is a balanced ration including vitamins and minerals they need to grow healthy and strong.

After their tummies are full, it's time for a little nap!

We also need to make sure they are receiving plenty of water. The pigs have access to a shed to get out of the sun, but fresh water is always a must, whether it's 90 degrees or -20 degrees.

Did you know that pigs can’t sweat because they don’t have sweat glands, thus they roll in the mud? So, the expression “I sweat like a pig” would mean you don’t sweat at all!

Pig skin is regularly used by those learning to tattoo plus skin grafts for burn victims can be used from skin of genetically modified pigs.

Other pig by-products include buttons, bone china, fertilizer, plastics and chalk to name just a few. They are also a source of nearly 20 drugs and pharmaceuticals.

Crop scouting is part of our day. On this day, we checked on the flax to make sure all is going well and the crop looks good. Plus it's wonderful looking at the beautiful fields of blue.

Did you know flax has nutritional benefits? A 100-gram serving of flaxseed contains high levels of protein, dietary fiber, several B vitamins, and dietary minerals.

In addition, flax is used in the paper industry to make fine papers such as parchment, as well as linen sheets, twine and rope and tea bags!

And sometimes when you're scouting fields, you find these wonderful little gems. Farmers and ranchers in North Dakota support habitat for nearly 90% of the state's wildlife.

We eat just like everyone else, so a trip to the grocery store to pick up plenty of staples was in order for the early afternoon.

And just so you know, we don't fear our food. Whether it's organic, conventional, or GMO, we know it's all good and that, as Americans, we enjoy an abundant, safe, healthy and trusted food supply!

Back on the farm, it's time to do a little mowing!

Had to take a little time out to give our farm dog, Drake, some love!

Chickens run through the yard. We have a small flock. We also have ducks. We gather the eggs for food. It's one of the chores our kids do regularly.

As evening comes, the cattle get a little more feed!

After a good meal, a few more chores, and wind-down time, we say our prayers and head for bed, to get some sleep and get ready for our next busy day!