Last week, we lost a great dog: our Great Pyrenees, Captain. Cap was very young to have had so many illnesses and we are still trying to understand what caused his weak immune system. In the meantime, he will be sorely missed. Here he is (above) trying to escape and get to the animals when he was still too … [Read more...]

Just when you think that pesky partial winter coat that hasn't fallen off you all summer might become useful again...it's Indian Summer. But it seems as though a full-furred Cap was enjoying the action of moving to the field near our house. And the girls just paid him no mind and got to the business of … [Read more...]

A couple of weeks ago, we had our son's hockey team come do some free labor a bonding exercise at the farm. Things looked good from the outset as the guys were pretty assured of their brawn. Not everyone on the farm was so sure... Jon explained the process and what they'd be doing. Some head-scratching … [Read more...]

This July, we opened another sister food outlet: the Red Barn Milk Company on 392 Rt 31 in Ringoes. We are partnering with Jared and Treacy Weeks, owners of Hun-Val Dairy Farm in Ringoes. They bring the non-homogenized milk and cream to the table for ice cream, shakes and soft serve. Double Brook Farm and Brick Farm … [Read more...]

Well, we got Cisco as a puppy to work with Blue out in the fields, herding animals. And they say the dog must live in the home and not be exposed to the animals until they are about a year or they might have a bad experience...so we took that advice. Oh, and also, they are not supposed to chase balls, be on the … [Read more...]

We had the opportunity to give WHYY/NPR affiliate reporter, Paige Pfleger, a look into our slaughter operation. We thank her for letting us tell our story. For Jon and me, the humane slaughter of our livestock has always been one the most important aspects of raising animals. We take it seriously and have worked hard … [Read more...]

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Well, Dooley is really growing up. Well, all but his head. And not just because he's a humble fellow. He is in with the rams and the billy goats. And he's quite a character. Whenever we go by, Dooley is taking a run at the other animals. Always instigating! But this mixed bag of parts is becoming quite … [Read more...]