"The dairy herd is pastured way out at the eastern end of the field called Superjoy this week, grazing the rich oat and pea mix we planted in September. I was the evening milker yesterday, and as I made the trek out, the sun was beginning to set and the wind was picking up, … [Read more...] about Moving the Cows at Essex Farm
Agriculture and Forestry
Full and By Farm, June 23, 2011
We took advantage of the beautifully sunny weather spell to make hay. We cut about 22 acres starting last week, and successfully baled 19 of it. The rain caught us in the middle of raking the last small field and we had to abandon the project. Once the grass and clover is cut … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm, June 23, 2011