Winter work on the farm
I use to think that the winter season meant a shift of responsibilities and a less stressful work load. It seems lately that my thought process there was a bit […]
Cows Get Their First Day On Grass
Cows Get Their First Day On Grass Tuesday was the day I decided to turn the cows out to pasture for first time this season. I have been resisting a […]
Working Off The Spring List
I love spring because of all the things I’ve been thinking that need to get done when spring comes are actually getting done. Seeds got ordered, received and into the […]
Starting Seeds for the Farmers’ Market Season
I think the thing I like as much as getting seed catalogs in the mail is to do all the garden planning and trying to figure the best methods for […]
Collecting Shiitake Mushroom Logs
Last I wrote, William, Ryan and I were getting ready to cut our logs for shiitake mushroom inoculation. There were a few trees on the farm side of the road […]
Steve Davis Group & DJ Jim Blomquist
Join us as we enjoy an evening of Music and camping to pregame for our 3rd annual Dave McDonald Heron Trail Run. The Steve Davis Group will have you on […]
Smackdab and Plastic Nebraska
Please join us for an evening of LIVE Music and Camping! Heron favorites Smackdab return to our stage with opening band Plastic Nebraska! Smackdab Plastic Nebraska Music Schedule 7:00 […]
Full Moon Snowshoe Hike & Potluck: Saturday, March 3rd.
Warm up with good friends and food! Questions? Send us an email: heronfarmlife@gmail.com
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 […]