This week on the farm…

written by

Amy Forsyth

posted on

May 24, 2025

Even though Mother Nature was a little on the gloomy side this week we had a lot to smile about! We welcomed nine black angus cows to the farm and it just feels wonderful. They are already so happy here on the lush pasture and warming up to us quickly. We are trying something new that we have never done before, we are grazing the sheep and cows together! The main reason being is to give the sheep protection from predators. It is our hopes that due to the cows presence, coyotes and those alike will stay away as they never usually bother cows. It’s been so fun to see them mingle together, truly heart warming. We are happy to say all of our animals are really thriving and enjoying the land and all that it offers. 
Vegetables are coming along nicely, growing by the week and looking promising. We are thrilled to have some new items on the menu, it’s just the beginning! 
We will be processing our first batch of chickens this Monday, on farm. Praying it all goes as planned and we will be rocking and rolling with delicious, farm raised chicken!

Cheers to another great week on the farm. Enjoy the video below for a glimpse into our week. 

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