by Mark & Jill Baker | May 3, 2017 | Chickens, Free Range Chicken, Mangalitsa, Mangalitsa Sow, Non-GMO Pasture Raised Chicken, Non-GMO Pasture Raised Pork, Organic Chicken, Organic Farming, Organic Politics, Organic Pork, Pasture Mangalitsa, Pasture Raised Chicken, Pasture Raised Pork
Did you know your body breaks down in the presence of anger, frustration, excessive stress, and hate? Did you know you were made to function healthfully in love, joy, and peace? I’ve been reading about health lately as I’ve pursued some health issues for...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Oct 7, 2016 | Organic Farming, Organic Politics
You may have seen that Mark is running for Sheriff in Missaukee County. Here is the link to get more information about his campaign: Mark Baker For Sheriff. This is where you can find out how you can help with the campaign. For information about his views and what...
by Mark & Jill Baker | May 1, 2015 | Bakers Green Acres VS Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Organic Politics
I’m writing outside today for the first time in a really long time. Like years. It’s been an interesting year, this year since the DNR graciously bestowed our pigs back to us. Many people have asked us, some almost immediately, “You’re OK now, back to business like...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Oct 30, 2013 | Bakers Green Acres VS Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Organic Politics
You are invited! On November 6, 2013 at 7pm Northern Michigan Christian School will host a conversation with Mark Baker. Mark Baker is a northern Michigan farmer who has been ordered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to “depopulate” his livestock...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Apr 23, 2013 | Organic Politics
I was just introduced to another under-fire farmer. Montana Jones lives in Canada. She raises Shropshire sheep. At least, she did. Until the Canadian government decided that her sheep, despite their extensive, vitally good health history, might possibly at some...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Feb 11, 2013 | Bakers Green Acres VS Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Organic Politics
Thoughts from the field – Bill Schutte vs Small Family Farm in Michigan I wanted to share with you a few things I’ve written that encapsulate some of my thoughts lately. This first item is from an action letter but expresses some of our basic issues...