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 […]
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Comings and Goings
October 30, 2013 – 2:35 pm
Somehow it often seems that departures are matched with some arrivals on our farm. Perhaps it is because in all seasons a diversified farm has many moving parts or perhaps it is just a natural balance of the cycle of life. Five tamworth piglets arrived with the Whalens from Vermont Heritage Farm on Sunday afternoon […]
By Penelope
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Also tagged butchering, goats, humane
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Enjoying the Snow
January 9, 2013 – 10:50 am
We have been enjoying the snow at the farm. We, mostly meaning the farmers, but some of the animals too, at least the pigs and Uno. The goats….well, there is split in the ranks some seem to like it just fine, others I believe might prefer a Florida vacation…or at least somewhere with less […]
By Laura
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Also tagged snow, trails, winter
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Saying Goodbye to Cardigan
January 2, 2013 – 11:18 am
This week we also say goodbye to Cardigan, one of the piglets born in April. We thank her for all of her contributions to fields, including digging up logged areas and adding fertility so that future pigs and goats have lots of wonderful grasses to eat. And of course we thank her for the joy […]
Comings and Goings
May 2, 2012 – 2:07 pm
Apparently I’m not the only one who appreciates the contented grunts of our ten pigs, who (if you haven’t driven by lately) are quite the roadside attraction aside Loop Rd. A few days ago, Laura, Mari, and Lauren were finishing up a paddock expansion for the porcine crew, when a family drove by, a rear window rolled […]
By Laura
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Also tagged boer goats
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Window Seat Reservation!
April 4, 2012 – 12:31 pm
For Laura it started like this: She and Lauren were in the market pig paddock reviewing morning care procedures. Phone rings. Voice rings with equal clarity, “I’m okay but I need help”. Then Laura repeats out loud hoping Lauren will help her make note, “Grain. Eggs. Those scraps of plywood. Screws. Drill.” “Somewhere between Exit […]
Cycles of Life
March 14, 2012 – 9:18 am
These cycles of compost and plants and our animals lives are amazing. This week we anticipate two notable points on that continuum. Goat kids should be arriving any moment with their bouncy enthusiasm and curiosity about their new world. They always bring smiles to those nearby. This week we will also say goodbye to two pigs […]
By Laura
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Also tagged butchering, livestock
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Hellos and Goodbyes
December 14, 2011 – 1:43 pm
At the top of the hill and end of the dirt road folks gathered from near and far to hunt for their special Christmas tree. Inside Lew’s barn; gloves dried on the rack, saws hung from the wall, Gloria whizzed through the credit cards and directed people to the Floating Bridge Coop display while the […]
Pigs on the Move
November 2, 2011 – 9:10 pm
Help us welcome back our biggest Green Mountain Boy! Gellert is back from his “work” at Amee Farm and today he met his piglets. Our trip over the rivers and through the woods to pick Gellert up in Pittsfield reminded us of the brutality of Irene. Looking at Gellert reminds us that he too is […]
Enjoying Fall’s Beauty
October 18, 2011 – 6:34 pm
Along with the rest of Vermont, we have been enjoying fall in all its glory this week both on our farm and others. It has been joyous to watch the littlest pigs really start to play and explore running up and down the hill, around the rock, following our sows and starting to adventure on […]
By Laura
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Also tagged cider, fall
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