A Lesson in Soil Runoff
I have always heard of the amazing statistics involved with soil runoff and its disturbing loss downstream. I recently viewed firsthand the remarkable amount of runoff in my little corner […]
From Summer to Winter: Enjoy Our Products Year Round
Winter Home Deliveries to the Buffalo Region & CHQ County Winter Products Summer markets are always full of lots of varied meats and produce, with much anticipation for the ever-changing […]
Cleaning Out The Barn
Fall: A Fresh Start Yesterday I finished up what had seemed to take three years to create. I finished spreading the manure pile that had ebbed and flowed with various […]
The Interesting Cause and Effect
Grassfed Beef: Cause & Effect I picked up the meat from three cows at the butcher this afternoon, and upon loading the boxes of meat cuts, I made notice of […]
The Beauty of Hidden Garden Treasures: Carrots, Beets, Potatoes, and Winter Squash
Hidden Garden Treasures Some of our favorite crops that we grow are the ones that you can’t see the fruit as it grows like carrots, beets, potatoes or winter squash. […]
Harvesting Wisdom: Transitioning with the Seasons in Farming and Life
Navigating Farm Responsibilities Through the Seasons: Insights and Reflections It’s interesting how the mind moves around farm responsibilities as the seasons change. I was earlier thinking most about moving cows […]
Life on a farm can be very fragile some times
You try to provide the best of everything to your animals hoping they will live a full life to grow to its fullest potential. Our Bernese Mountain dog, Cosmo, was […]
Fungi, Feasting and Foraging at The Heron
Fungi, feasting, & Foraging, Order Tickets HERE!
Reviving Our Pasture: A Sustainable Approach to Fertilization
The herd is consuming pasture grass like it is going out of style. This year, I have a plan to breathe new life into our pastures by taking a sustainable […]