Category: Farm News

Welcome to our “Farm News” category, where Farmer Steve, Julie, and the Heron Team share their personal insights, experiences, and stories from the heart of the land. Here, we delve into the world of sustainable and regenerative practices, where every step on our farm is a conscious effort to nurture the earth.

Join us on this journey as we raise grass-fed organic beef, chicken, and pork, and cultivate vibrant, nourishing vegetables. In “Farm News,” we explore the daily adventures and challenges that come with tending to the land and its inhabitants, all while prioritizing ethical, environmentally friendly practices.

Discover the intersection of tradition and innovation as we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of modern farming. From the joys of a bountiful harvest to the lessons learned from nature, this category is a window into the farmer’s world, where the soil beneath our feet holds the stories of growth, sustainability, and the pursuit of a greener tomorrow.

Getting ready for winter housing

Ryan and I finally got the barn cleaned out so I can set it up for the winter months. The cows have been enjoying their time grazing around the property […]

The ability of a cows tongue

Like I stated earlier, the cows are going through their last time around the farm and they are into some really nice taller grass right now. I’m walking along moving […]

Fall coming on…

Sorry for the laps in news from the farm. It’s been super busy and it got away from me. We are on our third time around the farm in grazing […]

As the summer progresses…

As we grind away at the summer season, I’m glad Julie and I are able to get a few days away and go up north to my cousins cottage in […]

Silvopasture grazing

I think the thing I like the most about farming is the diversity of what we do here and the challenge to end up with a superb product in the […]

Cover crop in practice

I’ve been reading quite a bit about cover cropping and the use of that crop as a mulch when planting into a rolled, crimped cover crop. Usually the crimpers are […]

Fence fixing

This week I have spent quite a bit it of time fixing fence for the pastures. That chore is easily forgotten through the winter and early spring but now that […]

Transition to outside

As the weather is finally turning to warmer weather on a daily basis, my thoughts turn from weeding the beds inside the greenhouse to preparing the grow beds outside. As […]

Breaking Ground on the Bathhouse

We are excited to announce that Phase 1 of the NEW bathhouse is underway! Our family came in this weekend to help dig trenches for water and electricity. We’ve also […]