Managing the Residual
The pastures really needed the rain we just got after the 90 degree weather we had last week. September is usually a good grass growing...
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Farm News
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A Year on the Farm
Enjoy this archive of past newsletters. We hope it gives you a taste of life on the farm!
- Aug 7
Grass, Grass, Grass!
Since last month the grass has continued to grow really well. So well, we decided to cut some of the sheep pasture a second time for hay....
- Jul 10
Solar Grazing
After a really dry spring, I was a bit worried about our pastures running out. The rain over the past month has really helped the...
- Jun 12
Haying & Spreading
I hope everyone is enjoying the rain, it is really needed! The dry weather over the last few weeks made our first hay cutting go...
- May 15
May Calving
May is hands down the busiest month of the year. The cows are calving, the sheep are lambing, and the pastures need fertilizing and...
- Apr 10
Lambing Season
I hope everyone is doing well. We are almost done with our early lambing group. The ewes started lambing on March 20th and there are four...
- Mar 14
Maple Syruping
It seems like we have waited a long time for wintry weather to arrive. Now March is here and the snow is falling fast and heavy. The cold...
- Feb 13
Fencing & Feeding
I’m sure everyone is enjoying the sunny weather! I’m taking advantage of the good weather to rebuild some of the fences I built 16 years...
- Jan 16
Snowy Season
We are enjoying the wintry weather in Italy Valley. The snow and cold weather help protect our soil from the animals and tractor traffic...
- Dec 5, 2022
Bale Grazing
The great weather continues to make the farm chores a bit easier as the days get shorter. The cows and lambs are all done grazing for the...
- Nov 7, 2022
Cow Crossing
At some point, most farmers who graze livestock wish their pastures were continuous and not broken up by roads, creeks, or other land...
- Oct 11, 2022
Fall Grazing
After the dry summer the pastures took off with the rain we got in September and the grass has been growing really well this fall. We...
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