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Argosy Farm: August 2010
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. Carolina Farm Stewardship Association. Barnyard in your Backyard. The Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency. View my complete profile.
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Argosy Farm: First hoophouse strawberry
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Saturday, March 19, 2011. Entering the hoophouse at this time of year nearly always brings a new discovery. This morning it was the first strawberry of the season just three days before the spring equinox. The plants are laden with blossoms which means I'll soon be eating fresh berries and putting up preserves. Other plants are also thriving: spinach, mustard greens, several lettuce varieties, radishes and bok choy. Snow peas are doing well and hope to see peas soon. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Argosy Farm: December 2010
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010. Freezing temps have settled in for the month, hitting a low of 15 degrees last night. Everything takes more time when the weather is this cold - break ice off water troughs, pack in more straw for warmth, trudge around in 15 layers of clothing. Attended the 25th Annual Sustainable Ag Conference in Winston Salem this month. Came back brimming with enthusiasm and ideas for the farm. Check out this conference video produced by GeoCore Films:. Links to this post.
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Argosy Farm: November 2010
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Monday, November 29, 2010. Friends came out and helped with a day of duck and rooster processing. The ducks were much more difficult than I'd anticipated and it took longer than planned. You'd think I'd have learned that lesson by now as EVERYTHING takes much longer than you originally anticipate. I may give serious thought to taking the next batch in and paying to have them processed, which certainly takes away from the learning to be self-sufficient model. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Argosy Farm: May 2010
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Sunday, May 30, 2010. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. Carolina Farm Stewardship Association. Barnyard in your Backyard. The Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency. View my complete profile.
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Argosy Farm: October 2010
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Monday, October 25, 2010. Leased a buck for the month for the five oldest does. Dried them off before his arrival and already very much missing their delicious milk. Store bought cow milk doesn't compare. But we all need the break - me from the daily milking routine and the does need to concentrate their efforts on growing what I hope will be a healthy "crop"of kidlings. Ten more ducklings hatched this month, bringing the farm's total duck population to nearly 40. Links to this post.
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Argosy Farm: March 2010
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Friday, March 26, 2010. Spring has arrived and so have the goat kidlings! Two bucklings and four doelings. All healthy and cute. The first doe, Emmy, kidded on St. Paddy's Day, so I named the first born "Patrick". Jalapena kidded the. Next morning, 3/18, and Heidi on 3/21. In one week, the herd has doubled and the goat yard is filled with jumping, romping and leaping goat babies. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. Carolina Farm Stewardship Association.
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Argosy Farm: Spring time progress
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Spare moments during the day turn goat milk into cheese - cottage, feta, mozzarella, chevre and a white cheddar. I'm still learning the craft, but each production gets a little closer to just right. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. Carolina Farm Stewardship Association. Barnyard in your Backyard. The Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency. View my complete profile.
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Argosy Farm: May 2011
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Spare moments during the day turn goat milk into cheese - cottage, feta, mozzarella, chevre and a white cheddar. I'm still learning the craft, but each production gets a little closer to just right. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. Carolina Farm Stewardship Association. Barnyard in your Backyard. The Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency. View my complete profile.
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Argosy Farm: June 2010
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Friday, June 25, 2010. And I'm also learning to master the ancient tractor. It's a quirky beast, more complicated and obstinate than the cow or goats. Hold up the PTO handle when turning the key in the ignition or the beast won't start. I set it on low speed and let it amble along to my destination. Despite its quirks, I'm grateful to have the help. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. Carolina Farm Stewardship Association. Barnyard in your Backyard.
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