How to Keep the Girls Happy

Farm News, Free Range Chicken

A large part of my job on the farm is to keep the girls happy, all 175 of them. Our “girls” are our Rhode Island, Delaware and Red Comet free range chickens. I think it is one of the most rewarding jobs on the farm. Here is how I keep them happy and laying...

Made With Raw Milk: Yogurt

Raw Milk, Recipes

Although we think few things are more delightful than a tall glass of fresh milk, we also enjoy other foodstuffs made from raw milk. One of the simplest things to do with milk is make yogurt. As with many recipes, options and opinions for how best to make your own...

Book Review: In Defense of Food

Book Reviews

After you read The Omnivore’s Dilemma, you might find yourself wondering what on earth you should be eating. Fear not, Michael Pollan wrote a follow-up book, In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto, that offers thoughtful, practical and well-researched...

Organic Gardening: An Unexpected Weeding Buddy

Farm News, Organic Gardening

The other morning I was going about my duties, minding my own business, when I had this intense feeling. I don’t know how many of you get this overwhelming dread that your cow is not where she should be. I suppose I could liken it to a new mother who use to be a...

Sustainable Farming: Wheat Harvest has begun

Farm News, Homesteading, Sustainable Farming

  The 2009 wheat harvest has begun. After plenty of waiting, watching and measuring moisture content we are ready to reap the fruits of our labors.  One of the joys of our homesteading journey is seeing the crops come in! If you would like to learn more about...