Wow, those were quite the hazy, hot and humid temps we had there. Coupled with the smoke blowing across the US from fires, it felt downright apocalyptic. Most vulnerable to the heat, the pigs have strategies to help them stay cool. First and foremost, there is nothing better than to nestle into a cooling mud … [Read more...]

I took a walk to the fields to check on the chickens and the dogs last week. The new chicken wagons are coming along! Jon was working on watering system. While the ladies went about their business. The roosters were preening around, making themselves heard. And Faith was patrolling and snoozing, … [Read more...]

First and foremost - the farm is looking for a full time Livestock Manager to work with the sheep and poultry. We have a great team and each member has responsibility for numerous areas on the farm, including animal care and feeding, maintenance of equipment, fields and fences, and mainly pitching in on all aspects of … [Read more...]

Ah, spring. The melting snow, the soft rain, the green grass coming up. The mud. Tom 'Best Volunteer Ever' Gates had the thankless task opportunity of a lifetime to wash one of the workhorses on the farm after a day of work. Big thanks to Tom for keeping our equipment in great shape and leaving it ready for the … [Read more...]

Vera and Rafi had a litter of 9 pups on Feb 7. They are pretty darn cute. This is a 50-50 mix of Maremma and Great Pyrenees. Two amazing herding dogs that we use on the farm to guard our animals. Contact info, if you are interested in a puppy, at the bottom... 9 pups = a LOT of pups for one mother But Vera is … [Read more...]

As it turns out Punxsutawney Phil did indeed see his shadow. But the sheep and their lambs have no problem heading out and stretching their legs. Some even catching a snooze in the snow. When it's time to come in, the deep hay is waiting. And sometimes even the mineral … [Read more...]

As the year turns, the ewes are brought to the barn and bedded down for a a couple months of frenzied lambing. Well, that time is now and we currently have about 28 lambs running amok (soon to be close to 200!). And I mean literally running - and jumping and prancing and making a whole lot of … [Read more...]

I'm not sure about you, but I pretty much felt exactly like this at the stroke of 12:00am 1/1/21! We at the farm feel lucky to have had the ability to nourish our neighbors, friends and family through what was a very rocky year for all on so many levels. Now it is time to look ahead. We are *this* close … [Read more...]