by Mark & Jill Baker | Oct 13, 2009 | Green
We got some questions about the grass-fed beef: The beef will be cut and vacuum packed. We use a local USDA inspected plant and have been pleased with their service to date. There are a couple of sizes in the pasture. A full size beef will be abou 600-800 pounds...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Oct 12, 2009 | Green
It’s safe to say fall is here. We’ve been busy beavers. The boys have been thinning the sparrow population. These nuisance birds flock together in the fall–one sure sign winter is on its way. About this time of year they begin to prefer the barn...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Oct 3, 2009 | Green
“Hey, Honey, wanna do something fun tonight?” “Sure, what’ve you got in mind?” “Well, the fellas who’re duck hunting out back went goose hunting this morning and left 12 geese in bags by the shop’s back door. Wanna skin...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Sep 29, 2009 | Green
Out with the old, in with the new… First the new: Last week we had some new arrivals. 30 new Mangalitsa weaner pigs arrived. They have been active and playful–the damp weather lately hasn’t discouraged them at all. Their pasture was rather...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Sep 17, 2009 | Green
This week the three oldest have a unique opportunity. They are helping a largw local farm with its “farm days” tours. There are a number of informational stops set up around the farm. Schools then bring students for a tour, They learn about how a dairy...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Sep 10, 2009 | Green
I was out the other day and caught the Mangalitsas during siesta time.
