Author Archives: Robin McConaughy

While all the action is happening on pasture, there are also the vegetable fields to consider. I got these pictures from Andrew, the vegetable production manager. As you can see, there is a sign now letting you know exactly where … Continue reading →

It’s finally acting like a NJ spring. Rain, sun, rain, sun.  And the plants and animals are responding. I had a friend visit and we took a little tour of the goings on around the farm and the upcoming restaurant … Continue reading →

Today was a big day on the farm. Bea (pronounced ‘BAY-ah’, as if you were saying ‘Bear’ with your most ferocious Maine accent) arrived on the farm Monday. We had her tethered to the chicken wagon so that she could … Continue reading →

So we were looking out the window at the pasture where the pigs have just been moved. We couldn’t see single animal! This was the first day that the pigs had been out of their pen and onto fresh grass. … Continue reading →

Before the rain came, we were able to get a few lengths of fence in by the Martin Tract. Our dear neighbor, JK, sent me these beautiful pictures of the fencing crew working to put everything up. Thank you! It’s … Continue reading →

Stephanie sent me a few clutch photos to describe what’s happening over in Veggieland. First, there are potatoes to be planted. I never knew before this whole adventure that the way to plants potatoes…is by planting actual cut-up or whole … Continue reading →

We’ve been waiting for this soaking rain for a long time now. Finally, we can make preparations to get our cows moved over to new grass and start the whole routine of spring and summer grazing. I love how the … Continue reading →

We had a wonderful visit by the American Boychoir School yesterday. Their 7th graders are learning about sustainability and got the full tour. But they also gave something back! They serenaded the pigs (which initially just ran away!). Then they … Continue reading →

Our good friend, Dean Carlson, owner of Wyebrook Farm in Honey Brook, PA, had to go to extremes to care for one of his cows with a pinched nerve after calving. He said that after about 15 minutes, she was … Continue reading →

Last night at 3am, we heard the screeching of panicked chickens. This is normal for, say, 5:00am, when the world is almost awake, but not earlier. Jon and I rushed outside with flashlights (and torches and pitchforks…the usual) and approached … Continue reading →