The cool and crisp weather makes my time outside with the cows even more precious. I haven’t been going out to see them as often as I was when the days were warmer and the light was longer. But I savor my limited time with them, and like to sit and connect with a couple …
On Friday Matthew spent some time seeding onf the dairy pastures. Seeding on the cold weather is called frost seeding and the alternating freeze and thaw of the ground helps draw the seeds into the earth. Seeding in a field where the cows are grazing allows the hoof action (walking around) of the cows to …
Topher and the farm apprentices have been feeding the cows inside at night, but outside during the day. The cows are able to graze a little bit, but are also eating hay (in the form of baleage) out in the pasture. This is a great way to encourage the cows to be outside, add organic …
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This week we had a visit from an apprentice applicant who speaks American Sign Language and was able to teach Topher these important signs! Cow… Pig… and Chicken… share these with your friends!
Even though the daylight is getting shorter and shorter, we are still getting the most amazing light, especially in the mornings. I love seeing the morning sun come up over the stone barn and though the long draping branches and leaves of the willow tree outside my front door. The farm is a special place …