by Mark & Jill Baker | Mar 28, 2013 | Green
The chickens are in full production mode right now. Our twenty or so hens are laying about 20+ eggs a day, and I know the Araucanas are not pulling their weight. Chickens are a great place to start with livestock. They are easy to acquire, easy to keep, and are...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Mar 24, 2013 | Green
We’ve had a great weekend at the Weston A. Price Foundation Regional Conference. We eat our own food and have worked (yes, it is that sometimes) to eat a healthy diet for years. Last Novemeber at the national conference we learned things about food and eating...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Mar 19, 2013 | Green
I’ve heard that smell is closely linked with memory. Ever noticed how that works? You walk in someone’s house or a restauant, take a deep breath, and Grandma comes to mind along with a flood of warm and cozy feelings. Or have you walked past a gentleman...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Mar 12, 2013 | Green, Organic Farming
Dirt – Growing Veggies in Northern Michigan during the Winter? Today is one of “those” days. Blah. Uninspired. Gray. Snow sifting down and settling on frozen dirt. Dirt. Wish I had some right now. Two of my boys had a craving for dirt last...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Mar 4, 2013 | Green
We’ve been enjoying the sun the last couple of days. It seems like this winter has been so dark. I think everyone’s ready for spring, but that’s normal for March. It’s time for the seasons to change. Last week I ordered our first two batches...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Feb 14, 2013 | Green
Hi all, We just launched the Anyone Can Farm Fundraising page. Please pass this link on to your friends and family. This is our plan to make a difference and help people locally and across the world gain their independence. You can click on the link or you can...
