Farm Update July 24, 2020

Where to begin?  Our second year of farming has been quite eventful.  We have increased the frequency and quantity of chickens quite a bit from last year.  Many thanks to all of our customers who pick up on the farm and visit us at the Henderson Farmers Market! 

 The turkey poults arrived yesterday and are just about the cutest things ever.  We are raising Bronze Broad Breasted Turkeys this year; their feathers are already quite beautiful. If you haven’t reserved a turkey for the holidays and would like to please let me know.

 Also of note, we again have sheep on the property.  Last week we purchased 5 Black Faced Dorper Ewes; all of which should be having lambs any day now.  Our goal is to grow a small flock and have lamb available again as soon as this fall. 

 For all of our chicken subscription customers:  We will be harvesting this weekend and have on farm pickup available on Sunday 7/26 and Monday 7/27 from 3-5 pm both days.  If you would like to pick up on either date please contact me regarding when you will be coming to the farm and how many chickens you’d like. If we have already spoken regarding this harvest, please disregard this portion of my message :) For my Henderson market pick up customers let me know which Thursday you would like me to bring your chickens.

Running a farm in this challenging year has had many hardships and blessings. While I really miss sending my daughter off to school and getting to completely focus on farm work I have to remind myself how lucky we are to be living in the country with abundant space and freedom. I wish you all the best of health during these long (mostly) sunny summer days.