We had a wonderful two weeks of farm camp again this year. The first week was warm and the kids went home quite tired each day. The second week was a little cooler which was nice. All the kids went home with a better understanding of what sustainable agriculture means and lots of experience with […]
I picked up my new Border Collie puppy 2 weeks ago. She is from a very promising cross and I have high hopes that she will be an outstanding worker. We named her Matilda and call her Tilly. I already love her temperment. She has her wild puppy moments, but she quiets down easily and […]
March has been very busy. We have our first 2 lowline calves, a heifer named Luna and a bull named Mr. DiDonna. Both Sherry and Margo are wonderful mothers. We have 14 lambs so far, mostly twins, a big, healthy set of triplets and a few singles from some first time moms. The ducks and […]
Tom, Travis and I will be walking with a team from the ATA Martial Arts Academy this June 11 & 12 in the Relay For Life to be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. There are over 250 Relays held throughout New England and over 5000 in the country. We are raising money to support […]
February 20, 2010 is sheep shearing day at the farm. Visitors are welcome from 9:30 to Noon. You will have the opportunity to learn about how and why sheep are shorn. Handle some raw fleece and see some of the gorgeous blankets made from this fleece. Blankets will be available for purchase this day in […]
It’s been a busy winter so far. I actually wish it was a bit snowier though, despite all the extra work. The snow really helps to insulate the ground. It also makes it much easier for the horses to walk around. Everyone is tiptoeing carefully over the frozen ruts. Margo and Sherry, my two lowline […]