At Double Brook Farm, our desire for grass-fed beef is what got us into the farming business. Not only did we want to raise animals to graze on fresh grass and move freely on pasture, we also wanted to reap the many benefits of 100% grass-fed beef. While we are still firmly committed to 100% grass-fed, pastured … [Read more...]
Steers on the Range
We have several steers behind the house right now, so a walk to the pasture at dusk is now part of our usual routine. We captured this steer feeling his oats out with the flerd as the sun was setting. Yee-haw! Interestingly enough, he came right up for a snuggle scratch when he was done frisking about. After … [Read more...]
Lamb Population Explosion
Day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute…there are more lambs! Brett and Orlando are working overtime just keeping track of which lamb goes with which ewe and who is about to lamb who can wait until next week. Over 200 have already been born! At this time of year especially, the title ‘Farmer’ means the … [Read more...]
Plant Sales Happening at the Market Starting Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Are you looking to have nature’s bounty springing up in your backyard this summer? Do you want to wander out your door and pick fresh, juicy tomatoes off the vine? Well it all starts with the plant sale next week at the market! Andrew has been busy preparing flats of peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, cucumbers and … [Read more...]
All Quiet on the Southern Front
Photo by JK The talented JK sent this picture over of a quiet and peaceful dusk on the farm. The sheep are calm, the chickens are foraging all over and the weather is mild and still. A nice way to end the day. … [Read more...]
A Fine Stretch of Weather
Now that we’re full-time farmers, we watch the Weather Channel like it’s Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. And this past week has been a winner! It seems like everything is blooming at once, including allergies… One of the things that was new to us as we learned how to raise animals: chickens do not like to lay … [Read more...]
After a Long Winter… Fresh Vegetables Are Coming!
There has been a TON of activity of by the vegetables fields. The greenhouse is humming with the business of planting seeds, transplanting seedlings and getting organized for the growing season. **Keep posted for our May SEEDLING SALE DAYS at the market** Charlton and Lindsay are watering the soil to get it ready … [Read more...]
Chickens In the New Chicken Wagon
The new chicken wagon is out on the fields! After snow (and more snow), rain, sleet, wind and more, the inaugural launch was ready to happen. First, a trove of ornery laying hens with cabin fever had to be relocated and introduced to their new deluxe laying house. If a chicken can be happy, I swear these ones were. … [Read more...]
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