Another cold but sunny day. The animals and farmers are all shuffling around cautiously this week, trying not to slip on the vast swaths of ice that dominate the barnyard thanks to last weekend's thaw-rain-freeze combo. The slow shuffle pace is in contrast to the heightened rush … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Ice Dominates Barnyard
James Graves
Full and By Farm: Avoiding the Cold
It's a lovely blue bird day out there—a nice break from the windy, frosty days and nights of late. The cows and horses are soaking up the sun's heat in their thick coats, warming their blood and saving what they can for the cold nights to come. We've been doing what construction … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Avoiding the Cold
Full and By Farm: Moving Heifer Calves
This is the last pick-up of the regular season share, and a warm one it is. The perfect day for washing up roots outdoors. Whoops, that was the last farm note. Today we are grateful the water is still running and the animals are up and about—wearing their silky fur coats and … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Moving Heifer Calves
Full and By Farm: Snowy Skies and Freezing Ground
December, snowy skies and freezing ground are upon us. Within hours of our thanksgiving guests arriving at the farm last Wednesday afternoon we had them out in the blowing snow and darkening skies finishing up leek harvest—digging, pulling, and topping as fast as the snow was … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Snowy Skies and Freezing Ground
Full and By Farm: Thanksgiving Pick Up
We are holding a special csa pick up TONIGHT—load up on your weekly goods as well as thanksgiving dinner ingredients, including sweet potatoes. We will be here 4-6 pm as usual. We processed our older batch of layers this week which means our freezers are full to the brim with … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Thanksgiving Pick Up