A friend of mine up the road, Jeremy LaPointe, is a restoration ecologist. We've been doing a lot of talking about issues surrounding agriculture. Assumptions, pros, cons and more....
A friend of mine up the road, Jeremy LaPointe, is a restoration ecologist. We've been doing a lot of talking about issues surrounding agriculture. Assumptions, pros, cons and more....
We get this question periodically. Is your farm organic? It depends. If you are asking if we are certified organic by a third-party agency, the answer is no. However, if you if...
We get this question periodically. Is your farm organic? It depends. If you are asking if we are certified organic by a third-party agency, the answer is no. However, if you if...
Look at those huge mouthfuls of hay. I was watching, as I often do, in amazement as the sheep's small but powerful jaws systematically intake their coarse, dry hay. How...
Look at those huge mouthfuls of hay. I was watching, as I often do, in amazement as the sheep's small but powerful jaws systematically intake their coarse, dry hay. How...
WHY "HIGH ON THE HOG" MEANS WHAT IT MEANS The term "high on the hog", when referencing a wealthy lifestyle or luxurious accommodations, actually originated with a reference to the...
WHY "HIGH ON THE HOG" MEANS WHAT IT MEANS The term "high on the hog", when referencing a wealthy lifestyle or luxurious accommodations, actually originated with a reference to the...
This was the scene I was met with when I went to do chores after the big snow last week. The sheep had hay. But the snow doesn't bother them so...
This was the scene I was met with when I went to do chores after the big snow last week. The sheep had hay. But the snow doesn't bother them so...
There is a huge shortage of young people entering into food production. Especially farming. This can paint a bleak picture for the future of good food. Unless we honestly look...
There is a huge shortage of young people entering into food production. Especially farming. This can paint a bleak picture for the future of good food. Unless we honestly look...
SHEEP AND PARASITES As you may know, we don't care for synthetic or commercial de-wormers on our farm. That can be interesting when raising one of the most parasite prone livestock...
SHEEP AND PARASITES As you may know, we don't care for synthetic or commercial de-wormers on our farm. That can be interesting when raising one of the most parasite prone livestock...
The grass has been green for a couple weeks now. I have seen many farms where the livestock has been out since the grass turned green. We wait a bit...
The grass has been green for a couple weeks now. I have seen many farms where the livestock has been out since the grass turned green. We wait a bit...
What is the most important part of the first few minutes after the lambs' birth? On our farm, it is a strong bond forming between the ewe and the lamb. HOW...
What is the most important part of the first few minutes after the lambs' birth? On our farm, it is a strong bond forming between the ewe and the lamb. HOW...
When animals are raised humanely on open pastures, the nutrients and flavor permeate the meat all the way into the fat.Give our pasture-raised and 100% grass-fed meats a try. If you don't agree it tastes better than the cheap meat you can buy at the supermarket, let us know. You'll talk directly to your farmer. And we'll work with you to make it right.
