by Mark & Jill Baker | Oct 24, 2011 | Green
As we wrap up our pastured season and head into our winter production, we want to take time to let you know all the places besides the farm where you can purchase or dine on the north’s best poultry. Most of these establishments try to source local fare, so...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Aug 9, 2011 | Green
“To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to harvest….” I noticed this week that there is a bit of fog in the mornings. And that the nights are...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Mar 21, 2011 | Green Acres
We are so ready for spring! Jim got some rubber boots he’s very proud of, so he’s ready for the mud. The boys have their motor bikes out, though Joe gave up yesterday when it started to snow. Keith spent much of last week helping Grandpa collect maple...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Mar 21, 2011 | Green
Last week I had to make a choice. I needed some veggies and had the choice of a small local retailer, Willow Mercantile, or Meijer’s. I had to go to Meijer’s anyway for other things Willow doesn’t have, and I did have several children along. But...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Feb 7, 2011 | Green
Power and money, it’s what motivates so much of this world. Unfortunately, power and money has way more to do with feeding the world than do nutrition and ethics. Here’s some thoughts from Joel Salatin on the topic. It’s a lengthy read (he was an...
