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Supporting the local food movement

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Just another day on the farm

“We’re all putting our green thumbs to work this season, growing a few extra trees for our city. This online space is an opportunity to share pictures, successes, challenges, and questions along the way. We all have a little knowledge … Continue reading →

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My Newest Lamb Hide..

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Just another day on the farm

Sure a pretty hide, Always so sad when a lamb does not make it but at least this way, we get something to remember them by.

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Simple Beef and Barley Soup Recipe.

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Just another day on the farm

Ok, I will admit that most of my soups have lots of this and that, lots of different herbs or spices or dried greens added.. But somedays, simple is just amazing, a wonderful French onion soup is a great example, or a … Continue reading →

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12 months- 12 soaps.. Rebatching leftover bits into new soap

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Just another day on the farm

Well its Feb 27th and I have been waiting and waiting for a order of a few things to come in, I need some organic things to arrive before I make the baby soap and I want to be able … Continue reading →

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March Challange.. It the beginning..2014

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Just another day on the farm

Well, it looks like I have one for sure, maybe two folks that are going to join me in March Challenge so far.. I have two freezers full of meat, I have fresh eggs and milk coming in on the … Continue reading →

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Maple and Birch Syrup..

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Just another day on the farm

I am thrilled to announce that a dear friend who owns land quite close to my farm (within walking distance has been so kind as to offer me a couple acres to be allowed to tap both the maples and … Continue reading →

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Cured Meat Challange 2014- Beef Bacon :)

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Just another day on the farm

I know, I know Folks have this idea that if its Bacon, it must be pork, but out in western Canada and the upper northern states in the USA Beef Bacon is considered the cats meow http://beefbacon.net/ The above picture is … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it pays to stop and lean..

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Just another day on the farm

and other times what you learn can shake you up a little.. So lets see, a number of things going on that should and will get their own posts on it.. but going to touch on them here and now … Continue reading →

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Critter Overview 2014

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Just another day on the farm

Got to thinking that I have not done a critter overview of the year yet.. We are heading into 2014 with… Two horses- Brandy-Clyde Mare, Sam- Belgian Gelding Both are broke to ride and drive, currently both have full sets … Continue reading →

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Proof in the pudding, or in this case, proof in nest box.

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Just another day on the farm

So last year, I brought a high quality faverolles rooster at the spring bird sale, I paid a pretty penny for him and I named him Wash, he is a very good rooster, he is great with us, he is … Continue reading →