by Mark & Jill Baker | Mar 30, 2009 | Green
This winter we became aware that a large scale food distributor is trying to develop a “local foods” section in their offerings. I’ve mentioned before that we have questions and reservations about how this would work out as far as local, sustainable...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Mar 30, 2009 | Fun, Organic Farming
Lots of new things this week at Baker’s Green Acres farm. We have new projects, new animals, and new housing for the animals we have. New projects first. The guys worked on erecting the clear span house we have for the chickens. Last fall the building parts...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Mar 27, 2009 | Mangalitsa
This is an article from the New York Times about Mangalitsa hogs. Baker’s Green Acres is not mentioned, but it is an informative and interesting article. We expect our pigs around the 10th of April. Mosefund Farm, mentioned in the article, is getting theirs then...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Mar 15, 2009 | Green
The two “hovers”–one commercial, one creative–ready for action. Keeping up with 350 growing chicks is a challenge, especially when Chicks converge on feed and water set between the two hovers. one is only set up for 1/2 that many. Monday...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Mar 15, 2009 | Green
I hope you’ll indulge me in some philosophical thoughts on time and living life. Actually, I’m going to share them anyway. Last night we watched a great movie, Mr. Magorioum’s Wonder Emporium. It dovetailed with several pieces I’ve read and...