Christmas Trees, Layers and Sleep !

Christmas trees,  layers and sleep are 3 items that are my priority these days on the farm.  I am hopeful that folks are willing to donate their Christmas trees for our goats again this year. I’ll be the one in town driving the green Honda CRV shoving trees from the curb  in her trunk .  […]

Small Town Christmas Goat

Hulse Hill Farm’s silver cashmere goat, Brina,  joined in the festivities in this year’s arrival of Santa to downtown Cooperstown NY.  She even  got a few photo- ops with these two famous characters ! Christmas can be a  magical and spiritual time of year no matter where you live but somehow the small town atmosphere and connections […]

Seeing the Farm Through a Child’s Eyes

If you have ever taken a child to a farm or have had children come to your own  farm you know the instant energy and excitement that occurs. Who doesn’t love the thoughts of soft cuddly animals that show you unconditional  love and affection. But  in the real world and particularly on the farm,  love […]

Everyone Needs a Break to Notice the Beauty

Talk to any farmer and mention taking a vacation or a few days to get away and they will most likely  start to roll their eyes at you mid way through the conversation.  It is true the thought of having other folks take over your responsibilities and handle farm chores the way you like it […]