Some Things Deserve a Second Look Many of us underestimate the abilities of young children. As a public school teacher I strongly disliked what I called “paper bag crafts”. We have all seen these kinds of crafts where the teacher makes a model and all 24 children make the exact same thing. There is just something wonderful about allowing the … Read More
Mama Hen sat on her clutch of eggs all through our farm camp last week. Look what I found this morning when I went out to the barn to do chores!! Maybe there will be more tomorrow.
Friends, Family and Farm Have you ever had an experience that just seemed too perfect to be true, one of those moments that you wished would never end and that you will always remember with fond memories? That magical moment happened here on our farm last week when we hosted a summer sheep and wool camp for 6 children and … Read More
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
