It’s still hot and dry here, the cow’s are taking it in stride though. Some in the shade and some sunning themselves. I caught a glimpse of Mount Hood on my way to build fence. Dry enough… more →
Throwback at Trapper Creekwrote 6 days ago: My sheep work has undergone a significant shift. Two weeks ago, I was hefting hay into the feeder, … more →
wrote 1 week ago: We had the very distinct pleasure this week to host Dr. Sergio Capareda and 3 Cochran Fellows to tou … more →
wrote 1 week ago: It’s still hot and dry here, the cow’s are taking it in stride though. Some in the shad … more →
wrote 2 weeks ago: We finally got started on our rotational grazing for the season. The animals were more than ready. … more →
wrote 2 weeks ago: Even though she is making a funny face I couldn’t help share this. The rye grass is in seed he … more →
wrote 2 weeks ago: “The rich man gets his ice in summer; the poor man gets his in winter.” Almanzo Wilder … more →
wrote 2 weeks ago: Here on our little postage stamp of land, we practice our own version of rotational grazing. It goes … more →
wrote 3 weeks ago: Wednesday, April 24: Rainy today and cooler this evening. We are grateful for the moisture, and … more →
wrote 1 month ago: Well, now that I ranted and talked about all the issues I have had with fencing companies. I would l … more →
wrote 1 month ago: The cows are busy bulldozing the ground the pigs recently worked. This is a south-facing slope. Th … more →
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wrote 1 month ago: oving into the second week of grazing, and trying to get used to the new schedule. It was pretty co … more →
wrote 1 month ago: Sunday, April 14: last Tuesday: Driving upriver to the feed store – and oh, how we long for the … more →
wrote 1 month ago: The sky has been gray all week and shows no sign of becoming blue for a few days yet. In the past, … more →
wrote 1 month ago: arning! Rotational grazing may be hazardous to your health. Rotational grazing often is considered … more →
wrote 1 month ago: March 26, 2013 I’m moving the cows out of the barn tomorrow. I was going to do it today (Sund … more →
wrote 1 month ago: I had hoped that the transition from a hobby farm to a commercial venture would go smoothly. But, un … more →
wrote 1 month ago: Since this is a question that has been asked several times over the past weeks, we decided now would … more →
wrote 1 month ago: I thought life was crazy before! I have changed my mind. Currently, we have added in the woes of fen … more →