This past weekend we were hit by an ice storm. Unfortunately, the wide-spread damage we did experience has greatly impacted our sugar bush, as well as our beautiful landscape. Our sugar bush consists of the Sugar Maple trees necessary for us to make Maple Syrup. There were additional damages to the heifer barn roof, a tractor, numerous fences, and some miscellaneous Farm equipment. Luckily all of our animals & staff are safe! Please consider making a donation towards healing our Farm.
"Come with me into the woods. Where spring is advancing, as it does, no matter what, not being singular or particular, but one of the forever gifts, and certainly visible."
~Mary Oliver
“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.”
― Charles Dickens
"The love of children inspires an interest in the welfare of all humanity." ~James Lendall Basford
We are so happy to have the smiling faces of PS 132 back on the Farm!
Along with caring for our Farm animals, the kids are also learning about sugaring. They have been tapping trees & hanging sap buckets.
Sending love out to all of our Farm Family!
"Truth is, I love everyone that is a good person regardless of what they look like, walk like, or who they love." ~ Doja Cat
As the Farm “sleeps” softly under the snow, we notice the days are getting bit longer. The sun peaks out a bit earlier each morning & sneaks away bit later each afternoon. The staff has been working on tapping the maple trees in the sugarbush, preparing for one of our favorite seasons, Sugaring Season!
Rain or shine, come visit us for this free family event!
"April mixes silver rain
And golden sun to suds
To wash the scarlet petticoats
Of the little maple buds."
~Frances Frost, "Spring Families," The Little Whistler, 1949
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"Kindness is just love with its workboots on." ~Karen McCullah and Kirsten Smith
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You can always tell about somebody by the way they put their hands on an animal. ~Betty White
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"Snow is so light and so bright and so fluffy, Unless you must shovel it — then it's a toughy!" ~Robert Orben
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"March, when days are getting long,
Let thy growing hours be strong
To set right some wintry wrong."
~Caroline May
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"March is blustery and boisterous,
Never quiet nor inert,
Swaggers in and out with gusto—
March is just an extravert."
~Thelma Ireland
The milking herd is out on grass! And they are “udderly” delighted!
Be happy, and a reason will come along. ~Robert Brault
In anticipation of students returning to the farm soon, the farm staff’s kids are helping with some hand-milking lessons.
We want to honor our hard working girls!
February 2022, Amethyst is our highest milk producer!
March 2022, Cooper is our highest milk producer
