So many new arrivals this week. Yes, indeed, piglets have been one of them. Madison delivered in the wee hours of Friday morning. While she, and the farmer nurses, have had a rough go of it, she and her 5 piglets are now doing well. She struggled with her delivery and it had a notable […]
Stories from the Farm
Looking for a Livestock Farm Worker
September 21, 2011 – 7:54 am
We are looking for someone with livestock experience to work with farmers on rotationally grazing all livestock, managing our small goat dairy herd, including daily milking, pasture management and general livestock health and wellbeing. We are looking for someone who thrives in a demanding work environment and can balance high quality work with a fast […]
Season Transitions
September 7, 2011 – 9:37 am
The calendar has flipped to September and the signs are around. The summer veggies are slowing down due to a mix of shorter days, cooler nights and the inevitable powderly mildew and such on the cucumber and summer squash. The sows bellies are starting to reach for the ground as they get closer to their […]
Irene
September 1, 2011 – 2:28 pm
We feel so lucky to be high in the hills. We are grateful to our team, friends and neighbors for help getting ready for the storm. The new generator ensured all the freezers and fridges kept going. The 150 3-day old chicks enjoyed the dining room, especially the cozy fire in the woodstove once the power […]
Good People. Good Food. Good Times.
August 25, 2011 – 2:29 pm
This year’s annual Market Day took place in Brookfield this past Sunday, hosted by the Floating Bridge Food & Farms Cooperative, of which we are members. It was a great day from start to finish, despite a few pesky downpours! The market was held in the Old Town Hall, and we were amongst other farms […]
Crescendo!
August 17, 2011 – 7:48 pm
Thanks to many of you who shared photos from the farm supper. We farmers sure had fun and Karen’s blog indicates others did too! We will do it again and hope those who missed it can come next time. And remember, you don’t need to wait for a farm supper to get a latte on […]
Market Day in Brookfield, Aug 21st
August 16, 2011 – 5:26 pm
Out and About
August 10, 2011 – 2:14 pm
This past week, the farmers and some of the farm food got out and about. Vermont Fresh Network held their annual forum and tasting dinner at Shelburne Farms. We were there with Ariel’s Restaurant and Fat Toad Farm showing off what Lee Duberman can do with goat meat and cheese. We were serving Trinidadian Curried […]
Farm Supper: Thursday, Aug 11th
August 7, 2011 – 5:45 pm
If you are interested in learning more about Green Mountain Girls Farm and the membership and shopping options, join us for a Farm Supper August 11th. We will prepare a meal with pasture-raised meats and seasonable vegetables from our farm. It is a great way to sample the food, meet existing members, tour the farm and […]
Fun on the Farm
August 4, 2011 – 6:59 pm
The farm picnic was a blast. The barnyard was abuzz with people greeting, eating and shopping the farmstand. Lawn chairs and picnic blankets flanked the pond. Barefoot kids watched frogs, built sand castles at the tiny beach, chased dragonflies and swam. We welcomed first –time guests and others picked up their 106th farm share and […]