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Charlotte-before shearing Today was shearing day for the goats! The shearer never seems to particularly enjoy shearing the goats and the goats never seem to enjoy being sheared. They complain bitterly at the shearer as the clippers buzz. Though once it is all done, the goats enjoyed a good back scratch, and a cool breeze and sunshine on their bodies.Everyone’s … Read More
Experience Farm Life
Announcing our NEW (and the first ever) AgEx shares!Agricultural Experience Shares allow our shareholders to follow their dreams, gain hands-on agricultural experiences, participate in daily farming activities, and learn new skills. Each share includes one nights stay in our Bed & Breakfast, a full country style breakfast, lunch, and a full day of instruction. AgEx shareholders may become a shepherd … Read More
Sachem Farmhouse and Bed & Breakfast This past Friday, I packed my dye pots and a few dye plants in the back of my van and headed off to Sachem Farmhouse and Bed & Breakfast in Warren, CT to teach a Natural Dye Workshop. Jennifer King is one of those fortunate individuals who lives and works on the same land … Read More
Let our Romney sheep and angora goats keep your toes warm this winter!! Take a peek at our new sock yarn in our online shop!!!
It is amazing what you can fit into a mini-van. Our family van has been used for many things over the years. We have hauled hay, straw, bags of grain, lumber, furniture, chickens, children, and luggage, but never sheep. Yesterday, a woman arrived to our farm from Ohio in her mini-van. The two back seats had been taken out and … Read More