The Payoff of Farming…… it’s not money
Farming Pays off in So Many Ways Farming is a lot of work! July is the month on a farm that you see the results of all your hard work. Whether it’s the animals with their healthy offspring playing in the fields or the first taste of fresh vegetables and ingredients from the garden. It […]
Oh Boy (s)! Come Play with Our Baby Goats
New Goats on the Farm Yesterday afternoon Olga gave birth to two little bucklings. The birth was flawless and could not have gone any better. Both boys are nursing and happy. And did I say adorable ! These boys are among the lucky males to be born as cashmere goats, prized for their fiber, […]
Our Farm Family is Growing !
Our Farm Family continues to grow! We welcomed a new buckling on the farm early Saturday morning. I earned my goat stripes with this little guy. No name yet and we would love suggestions that start with the letter “G”since his mom is named Gwen. Little “G” man didn’t nurse or get up for the […]
Signs of Spring on the Farm
There is no question that it has been the mildest winter for us in upstate New York, but what will spring be like? The budding garlic is frozen in the morning and hot in the afternoon. I am afraid fast paced growth will be like a lesson taught from the tortoise and the hare. Speed doesn’t always mean the […]