Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Open House on the Farm Saturday 10/22/11

We would like to invite everyone to visit the farm, meet the animals, and enjoy some (hopefully) great fall weather Saturday 10/22/11. Beef and pork will be available for purchase at that time also. Hope to see you then!

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Local Harvest

Almost everything in this picture was grown on the farm. The cheese and wine were purchased from local producers; the pork, sage, beets, and spinach are all from Hickory Field Farm. Even the gourds were unintentionally grown by the goats. A dinner like this is what inspires us to continue farming!



One of my favorite times of the year! Coming back from the butcher with plenty of delicious grass-fed meat to get us through the winter.....as an added bonus, it requires plenty of list making and organizing.....another two things I love!

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Porktober


Pork prices and availability will be posted shortly!

Porktober

This is our first year raising pigs. We purchased these four locally as weanlings at about 8 weeks. They went to the butcher this weekend at about 8 months; he told us they are some of the biggest he has seen! However, after comparing feed costs, we learned that our pigs went through much less feed than younger, smaller animals. All the foraging they did in our woods has really paid off! Not only were they healthy, happy animals, but they cost less to raise, and did a phenomenal job of starting to clear the woods....we are now several steps closer to "silvopasture".

September Chicken Processing



The last batch of chickens for 2011. Although Hurricane Irene threw a wrench in our well laid plans we were able to get everything done in one day. Thank you Mary for ALL your hard work...and for getting together some herbs from the garden for our customers to roast their birds with!

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Moving the Cows......with help





Although our cows are so accustomed to their daily moves that they practically do it themselves, we decided to bring some helpers with us today. Our four goats didn't mind lending a "hoof", but made sure they weren't left behind on the walk home!

"Orange you glad we took this picture?"

Sunflowers!

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Farm to Table


One of our favorite summer activities is preparing meals made from meat and produce we raise here on the farm. What's tasting especially good this year? Summer squash "pasta" and carrots with dill....delicious!

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Men at Work


Matt and Neel unloading the crates we use to transport our pasture-raised roasters on processing day.

Woodlot Pork


The Benefits of MIG Grazing

By rotating the herd onto fresh pasture 1-2 times a day, they enjoy a constant supply of lush, clean grass.

New Calves

Two new heifer calves born to our lowline angus cows: here is "Stormy" hiding in the grass, and "The Nugget" visiting with Neel

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Fencing is Finished!



At least for now! We are looking forward to getting the cows into their newest field....and, of course, of having one less place to mow! We were able to get most of the posts we used from an old cedar we lost in a storm last winter...they look great and saved both trees and money!

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Pastured/Woodlot Pork






Our newest additions! These heritage breed piglets will start on pasture and then move to the woods, where they will follow a rotational grazing model until they are finished and ready for the butcher this fall. More information to follow on our latest project.....

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Violet and Cupcake



Our 2010 babies will be ready to breed this fall....we look forward to these two beautiful heifers becoming mothers and continuing our lines of healthy grass-fed cattle.

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Baby on Board


As calving season for us gets closer, we can really start to see it in our cows.....the sleepless nights will be here before we know it! The anticipated excitement of new calves is laced with a general anxiety that all will be well....

Signs of Spring!




The girls enjoy some water-cooler gossip as we finally see the grass again!

Sunday, February 6, 2011


Chickens at Work


The ladies aren't too interested in spending much time in the snow, but they are happy to dig around in their bedding looking for scratch and kitchen treats. This makes their winter bedding excellent compost to get the garden going in the spring!

Staying Warm in the Snow


Despite what feels like endless days of snow, sleet, and sub-zero temperatures, the herd is doing very well. We are continually amazed by nature's ability to care for her own....with their winter coats and some good quality hay they keep themselves warm and dry in any weather.