Farmer~Fireman~Fiddler About two years ago my son added becoming a “famous fiddler” to his list of things he wants to do when he grows up. He is well on his way…his pigs are in the field and last night he took third place in the Cracker Barrel Fiddle Contest in Newbury, Vermont! Thank you Marc for being a wonderful fiddle … Read More

Farmer~Fireman At age 2 my son said he wanted to be a farmer and a fireman when he grew up. This past October, ten years later, he asked permission to raise two pigs and to sell their meat. I told him he had to get his customers before the piglets came home. “Pig out intelligently on my all natural pork,” … Read More

All in a Day’s Work Last Monday evening we got together with good friends who are farming. We shared stories, compared notes, and encouraged one another in our endeavors. “Do you ever ask your self why you are doing all of this James?” I asked. “Everyday,” he responded. “Me too,” I said and we both laughed knowing that neither one … Read More

I can often be heard yelling, “Hello goaties!” across the front yard to the goats on the other side of the road. Perwinkle always responds with enthusiasm to let me know that all is well and everyone is accounted for. Their job this summer to help us reclaim some lost pasture and to clear brambles, saplings, and weeds. I do … Read More