Snow is melting, the sun is shinning, my dog got sprayed by a skunk! Spring is sneaking up on us. Don't forget to register for Easter on the Farm on April 8, 2023.
November 24, 2019 • 0 comment(s)
Frigid weather came early this year; in November. During the summer, I was in denial about winter but not because heating and electric bills increase or because of the snow. My main beef with winter? Frozen water. Winter is a constant battle to keep my livestock hydrated. Cows have natural insulation to keep warm but can’t live without water.
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October 28, 2019 • 0 comment(s)
After living on the same farm for 45 years, I have accumulated a lot of junk in our old three-story barn. In the 'Farm of My Dreams,' there is no junk. But the farm I am running is a place of thrift where constant repairing and re-purposing are the rule.
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October 8, 2019 • 0 comment(s)
"Can I sit on Curious Bleu?" a 45-year-old woman asked. Since 11 a.m. on our fall Cuddle-A-Cow Day, Curious Bleu, a Scottish Highlander steer, and star of the book," A Curious Little Calf Named Bleu," stood patiently while youngsters sat on him. Unfortunately, the weight limit for riders was 100 pounds or less. Bleu, a 7-year-old steer, is one of our ambassadors
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