Word on the Herd
Did you know we have two different herds of lactating cows? They're about to be combined back into one group this week...read on to find out why!
Farmer Alan Update
Dad is making some strides in his recovery from the effects of Guillain Barre syndrome!
RFID update
Do you believe consumers have the right to choose how their food is raised/grown? If so, you'll want to stay informed and exercise your current opportunity we have to stand against the USDA's intention for mandatory radio frequency identification (RFID) tags on all cattle and bison farms.
A Funny Chick Story
Little chicks can be very entertaining. But sometimes what is initially just entertaining ends up whispering a deeper meaning :)
Talking Trees
Ash trees have been dying all over this region...but on our farm, the species is going all out to survive.
A Busy Day in the Processing Room!
Find out how many yummy things we churned out in one day!
A Few More Baby Pics
Who doesn't love a cute baby cow?
A Tribute to a Classy Barn Cat
Barn cats come and go on a farm. This is one who lived a long life, and definitely left her mark!
Baby (calf) Mama Drama
In the biggest first day of calving season I can ever remember, Sunday March 26 brought 4 new calves! And 1 a day for three days after that. We ARE starting to get a little bit of milk bottled, and hopefully the volume will increase over the next few days. But read on for the story of the baby calf mama drama on Sunday!
Ecstatic Chickens!
See what happy chickens in early spring look like!
Sowing and Reaping
One could argue that a theme woven through the Bible is the principle of sowing and reaping. That which is sown will eventually produce a harvest of some sort. The dead of winter, agriculturally speaking, may seem a strange time to think about sowing. But even aside from the fact that farmers and gardeners actually do start planning to plant while the earth is still lifeless and frozen, there is never a time or season when we can't or don't sow seeds in our lives.
Weathering Winter Storms
The 2022 winter storm over Christmas was no laughing matter for any who endured its fury. But with the right kind of conditioning and protection, even outdoor animals can make it through relatively unscathed.
Farm Store Hours:
April 1-December 23
Monday noon-5pm
Thursday noon-5pm
Friday noon-5pm
Saturday 9am-3 pm
Or by appointment
January-March
Saturday 10-3
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