by Jason Feyerherd | Apr 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
With the arrival of spring comes green grass, warm temperatures, and spending time outdoors. It is also the time of year you should consider visiting your local farmers market. Why Shop at the Farmers Market? First, it is an opportunity to get outside. ...
by Jason Feyerherd | Feb 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
This week on the farm… 1. This sweet face met the business end of a skunk at about 0400 this morning. At least that was the time when the smell woke me up. Eww. 2. Our winter watering system is the actual worst. On the bright side, my arms are going to be...
by Jason Feyerherd | Nov 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
1. Kurt cracks me up. 2. The ladies have arrived and are on DEFCON 1. 3. I’m 99% sure this was not Fire Ant’s idea. 4. Annie and I have similar feelings about Mondays. #longbottomfarm #farmstead #virginiafarm #knowyourfarmer #countrysideandfarmlife...
by Jason Feyerherd | Oct 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
This week on the farm… 1. Time to scoop some poop. 2. Resting up before her new flock arrives. 3. Deep morning conversations. 4. “Autumn… The year’s last, loveliest smile.” William Cullen Bryant. #longbottomfarm #farmstead #virginiafarm...
by Jason Feyerherd | Oct 14, 2018 | Uncategorized, Updates
This week on the farm… 1. I’ve always loved these super sweet pups, but since we have lost 4 chickens from the flock they aren’t with, I fully respect the value of a working dog. 2. Ol’ Trusty Rusty got the job done and I have to admit I was a...
by Jason Feyerherd | Oct 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Yesterday was a milestone for our farm but also a somber day for us. We took our first steer to be processed. We are often asked if we struggle with raising an animal for food. To answer that question, it really requires an understanding of where the food we eat comes...
