Last week's cold winds and blowing snow seem so happily far in the past. Brad and I spent Thursday evening up through Saturday working in circles. Morning chores stretched almost directly into afternoon chores with all of the extra feeding, watering and collecting of eggs every … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Pastures Coated in Ice
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Full and By Farm: Frozen on the Farm
I was surprised how thoroughly frozen I felt during morning chores today—watering eyes, burning cheeks, bare fingers numb and red during milking. I generally feel well-bundled and warm working outside all through the winter. I was satisfied when I checked the weather, after … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Frozen on the Farm
Full and By Farm: Finishing Regular Season Share
With a belly far too full to be thinking about food, I will be setting up the share this afternoon for the last week of regular season pick-up. If you have piles of jars crowding the top of your fridge and stacks of egg cartons in the mudroom tonight would be an excellent chance … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Finishing Regular Season Share
Full and By Farm: Faring Well in the Cold
The thirty degree weather outside is positively balmy this morning. There's almost no need for hat or gloves to keep warm moving in and out of the barns during morning chores. We faired well in the cold temperatures this past week. A little extra food and attention to water and a … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Faring Well in the Cold
Full and By Farm: Readying for Winter
The past week has felt like a whirlwind going by, not unlike a windy little snow squall passing quickly over the bare farm fields. So much has happened and so quickly, all of the little odds and ends to get ready for winter. Sunday night's threat of snow and the most recent … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Readying for Winter