We make two kinds of winter feed here – baleage which is wrapped, and also dry hay. The wrapped bales we can store outside since they are protected from the elements in the plastic wrapping. The dry bales are kept inside because they are susceptible to damage from rain and snow. Both dry hay and …
We make grilled cheese sandwiches to order each week at the Downtown Pittsfield Farmers Market. We also made them at the Berkshire Botanical Harvest Festival last weekend. Keep us in mind as you plan an event, special market, fundraiser, or party in the area! The sandwiches are simple, inexpensive, rich, and delicious. We use the …
Working long hours, doing repetitive work, spending a lot of time with the same people can all be stressful and tiring. However, little surprises can make all the difference… 1. Lunchtime – Tuna melts on Cricket Creek Farmpain au levain,with red onions from Caretaker farm and a layer of browned Maggie’s Round cheese. Looking forward to a hot, …
There is still some grass in the pastures for the cows, but not quite enough to keep their bellies full and their milk production high. Topher is bringing them bales of hay to supplement what is growing fresh. This cow knew that the tractor brought her feed, but was looking for it in the wrong …
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Matthew has been spending evenings working on the new sign for the driveway, and it finally went up this morning! I caught him in the workshop as he was putting on the finishing touches – some old chain with which to hand the sign from the frame he built. Isn’t it beautiful? All …
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