Monthly Archives: June 2009
“A Really Nice Farm”
I was outside tonight, planting tomatoes and watermelons in the dusky moonlight with some of the kids. It is a stupid time to be planting–the plants should’ve been in weeks ago, and it was past their bedtime besides. There was … Continue reading
Piggy Frolic
I went out to the barn this morning to get set up to milk the goats and got a surprise. I’d forgotten we had put the pigs into the old coop, so I got a bit startled when they all … Continue reading
8 Little Piggies
After making his Thursday morning egg delivery, Brian picked up a new batch of pigs. We are planning for these to be ready for the butcher around the end of October. Right now, they are rooting around in our old … Continue reading
Naked Neck Chicks
Our Naked Neck chicks are just over a week old. I have been thinking about raising this breed for quite some time and finally decided to do it. Brian and I talked about it and decided to order 50 birds … Continue reading
Lily the Cow is Here!
Lily is here! I have been dreaming of a family cow for so long and we finally have one. Well, almost. There is one technicality. Lily, age 8, has had several calves and is a great nurse cow. She hasn’t … Continue reading
Full Circle at the Farmer’s Market
Many years ago, Brian and I managed the Yuba City Certified Farmer’s Market. We stumbled into the position and didn’t know much about the market except that we liked to go there. I think we managed it for about 3 … Continue reading
Family Farming
Last year we decided to stop thinking about growing our own food and really start farming. It has been a hectic few months as we set up our small family farm. It is truly a family affair. Even our 2-year-old … Continue reading