by Mark & Jill Baker | Nov 6, 2012 | Green
Our problems with an overzealous government agency have prompted us to look at solutions to the problem. A basic 3 prong approach seems prudent, as government feeds on its own perceived power and will continue to try to regulate small farms out of existence and...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Jun 15, 2012 | Butchering, Chickens, Education, Green, Learn how to butcher
Remember the mantra from the movie, Ratatouille? “Anyone can cook!” Around here, we say “Anyone can farm!” That’s the premise for Mark’s Anyone Can Farm videos on hog butchering and raising chickens. One of the best ways to have...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Jul 15, 2010 | Green
Today was a typical Tuesday. The Crew did about 180 chickens by 11:00, then pitched in to do odd jobs, including the building of a new outhouse. The packing crew got the orders filled and the chilled birds tucked in the cooler till tomorrow. A busy but not...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Jun 6, 2010 | Green
The University of Chicago can boast of some bright students. If the gentlemen from the Culinary Club who visited us last week are any measure, it’s a fine institution. Eight members of the club drove up from Chicago to spend the weekend in Northern Michigan on...
by Mark & Jill Baker | May 26, 2010 | Green
As I’ve said before, we’re not afraid to share what we know. Education is a part of what we do. Case in point is the Stuart Kunkle family. They’ve had gardens and animals before, but are starting over. They purchased a few Russian Boer weaner...
