I went back home to Syracuse last weekend for Mother’s Day. My parents and four out of my six siblings were there, with their toddlers, babies and preteens in tow. It was a blast in all the ways that you’re envisioning. And without the added responsibility of...
We look forward to this moment that only happens once a year. Getting our pig herd moved off their winter paddock located up near the top of the farm and out to the grazing pastures on the back field, is truly one of the most glorious sights to behold. There’s a lot...
I often say that winter is the trickiest season for farrowing. And I think I’m still correct there. But this in-between season – where it’s 81 degrees one day and then snowing two days later – isn’t exactly a walk in the park. We made a bet and decided it...
At our farm planning meetings, we always make a list – on the left side we write out all our achievements for the year and on the right side, we list all our disappointments. It takes a few hours for us to compile and color code them with all the solutions and...
We’ve been enjoying evening walks lately. And while we were strolling around the neighborhood last night, Greg mentioned something I think you’ll find interesting. “Isn’t it funny,” he pondered, “that we couldn’t confine our pig herd even if we tried?” He...
