by Mark & Jill Baker | Aug 5, 2013 | Green
I came across this NPR article this morning. It’s a great description of our pigs and why we like them. It’s slow food on the hoof. And, like most slow food, it’s all the better for the wait. Bringing Home The Woolly Bacon From Hungary We’ve...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Jul 31, 2013 | Green
Mama hen did it again. This is her third nest to hatch out. I told her as long as she hatches nests, she can stay! This is my summer project. We like duck and it’s nice to have a change-up from chicken now and then. We tried raising ducks once before,...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Jul 29, 2013 | Green
We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately. Benjamin Franklin at the signing of the Declaration of Independence. “V is for Vendentta” may be a futuristic movie, but is worth the watch. It’s not so much in the...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Jul 23, 2013 | Green
Sam took some pictures for me today. Here are some of his views of the farm: ** A new mama pig and her baby. *** Mangalitsa hybrid sows and their piglets in the grass. ***** ******** ...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Jul 15, 2013 | Green
Saturday dawned sunny and foggy. It was quiet and cool. It held the promise of a great day for a farm party. The promise was certainly fulfilled! Joe and Sam started the day with a Hog Harvest demonstration. Several guests jumped in and helped pull hair off and...
