Stories from the Farm

Starting the Seasonal Transition

This week, the farm started the transition from the depths of winter (which truly can be a bit blissful, with the year’s major workload seeming to be far, fa r, away) towards spring.  Now many of you felt that too probably with last weekend’s springy temps, but perhaps with more longing and joy than some […]

What Matters to You?

Hardy souls made it out to the Farm while snow continued to squall Friday evening. Our town road team did a spectacular job making way for those who could get here to enjoy Scrag Mountain Music’s Valentines concert “the Most Beautiful Waltz”. Mary and Evan again tapped New York based talents who wowed us. Already the farm […]

You are our Sun and Sparkle!

 – A Love Letter to Farm Supporters We tried to write you a sonnet. Something to capture the joy we find in our hearts which comes when you tell us about cooking, eating or enjoying the farm’s food. Some way to express our heart’s deep thanks for all of you who make this farm dream […]

Heritage Radio on Tourism and Raw Milk in the News

This week we had 2 fun news pieces. Steph from Fox 44 did a story about possible changes to the Raw Milk law that Rural Vermont is seeking on behalf of farmers.  The changes sought include some ability to sell small amounts of raw milk cheese, yogurt, butter and ice cream (the piece we are most interested in) […]

The Saga Continues – An Update on the Onions

If you talk to farmers from across the agricultural disciplines – organic farmers, conventional farmers, permaculturists, homesteaders – one thing you’ll hear repeated is the observation that in each growing season certain crops exceed all expectations with prolific growth and yields while others fall short of the mark. In 2013, as some of you know, […]

Naming Theme 2014: Weather

**We Have a Winner** Naming Theme 2014: Weather Thank you so much to everyone who voted and gave suggestions; it was a close race but, in the end, weather gets the gold! Kidding starts in early March in earnest, but it’s never too early, so start thinking of your favorite weather words! Without further ado, […]

Too Cold, Too Sad, but Warm Reflections

We’ve been concerned for all the havoc the super cold temperatures are causing for people but it is exciting to hear that the coldest of our temperatures are reportedly setting  back advances of threats like the emerald ash borer. We’ve been paying attention to the cold, emptying certain faucets and water lines at night, celebrating sick days […]

Williams College Reflections

Some of the Projects and Quotes from the Winter Study course with students from Williams College   Mike Vercillo is a member of William’s acapala group Eph Flats and wrote a song inspired by time at Mountain Deer Taxidermy. Listen here to:  We’ll Always Have the Land    Siobhan Harrity wrote four poems inspired by […]

Goodbye Boris. The End of an Era

We had hoped to write this farewell as a retirement note, with a tone of sadness to see him leave our farm, but joy in knowing that he was going to keep grazing and wooing the girls.  Where he would retire to an even smaller farm where he could keep some nice does in milk […]

Join us for The Resilient Farm & Homestead: Presentation & Book Signing with Ben Falk

Thursday, January 16th 7pm at Green Mountain Girls Farm Ben Falk, author of The Resillient Farm and Homestead and principle of Whole Systems Design will be presenting and signing his book at Green Mountain Girls Farm Thursday evening, January 16th at 7pm. Hot soup will be available prior to the talk from 5-6:30, in the farmstand. The […]