by Mark & Jill Baker | Nov 17, 2012 | Green
It’s almost Thanksgiving–for which two boys in our house are giving thanks! Joe and Keith have raised about 30 turkeys this year. They’ve realized the jump from 15 to 30 is a significant one. It’s been a good summer with the turkeys, but...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Jul 5, 2012 | Green
I was just informed it is 100 degrees on our thermometer. Mark “rained” the chickens today to try to keep them cool. The heat is hard on them when there is no breeze. Even the ground is hot. The big pigs are finding cool dirt along the barn. They could...
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 | Feb 28, 2012 | Green
It’s spring on the farm already–or rather, we can see spring from here. Last week we received our first batch of chicks for the season. Dorothy is raising the heritage breed roosters this year. We have one chef that has mastered the different cooking...
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...