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

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