by Mark & Jill Baker | Oct 21, 2010 | Green
What’s new at Baker’s Green Acres now that it’s fall? Not much. We’re taking advantage of the beautiful weather to harvest as much grass as possible. These hogs show the value of that! They are about 19 months old now and ready for harvest...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Oct 15, 2010 | Chickens, Organic Chicken, Organic Farming
“USDA Certified Organic” is, perhaps, a somewhat better choice than standard food stuff. However, unless it is also local (ie: Shetler’s dairy), where there is local accountability and farmers really mean organic to be the best,...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Oct 9, 2010 | Green
“…the concept that fat is the best of foods has been universal with mankind in all lands and climates. When Christianity spread northward beyond the Mediterranean, the Biblical phrase “to live on the fat of the land” was readily understood in...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Oct 5, 2010 | Green Acres
“Grandma knew best,” chicken soup is a great remedy when sick. I’ve found that the broth from an old layer hen is the richest, tastiest, most satisfying food when it’s chilly outside or I’m not feeling up to par. I’m offering here...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Sep 30, 2010 | Green
Natalie Davis wrote a really nice article about us for the Edible Grand Traverse in the Fall edition. Our article is on pages 10-13, and there’s a great picture that looks familiar on page 48 (last page). Happy reading!
