The farmers markets are over, so now it's time to prepare for the long New England winter.
The garlic has been planted.
We've been busy with all of the endless chores that the upcoming season brings to the farm.
Running fences, walking fence lines, cleaning pens, stacking and splitting firewood.
Our seven cows are happy and enjoying bigger pastures. Ron ran some additional fencing, allowing them to run free and kick up their heels. They're enjoying all of the pleasures and freedom that an extra pasture affords them.
We have one sweet sow. We recently got a boar to keep her company. Hopefully by the middle of April 2012, we'll have a bunch of cute little piglets running around.
Our free range chickens are well prepared for Old Man Winter. Nice warm coop, yet having the option to free range if they choose.
A seasons worth of firewood has been split and stacked in the wood shed. We've had the wood stove in the parlor warming us. Annie Gayle, our Australian Cattle Dog, along with our cats Marcella and Sam have enjoyed the fire as well.
Keep warm. Remember "No Farms....No Food!"
