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...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Feb 14, 2013 | Green
Many of you have heard us talk about the solution to the DNR pig problem. Since we’ve also said, “it’s not about pigs in Michigan,” the solution is much bigger than this one piece of legislation that a court will ultimately decide on. The...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Jan 20, 2013 | Green
I like heritage pigs. Increasingly I’m appreciating the heritage breeds of any animal, but tonight I appreciated pigs. Yesterday morning we had -2 degrees F at sunrise. Today it was around 32. After drizzling and raining this evening, it’s now snowing,...
