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Haying Season

The shot that almost wasn’t Across the street from us is a seventy three hectare piece of farming land. They have run cattle and sheep, as well as grown maize for animal feed. Around November last year (our spring) they allowed the grass to grow and then brought in the tractors to cut it. Every …

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Spring 24

As spring approaches, the farm faces significant changes. Reduced physical activities mean spending less time in the garden, focusing more on livestock and sustainable practices. The farm currently hosts four cattle, four sheep, and several ducks and chickens. The orchard is in bloom, and there’s potential for future expansion. The essence lies in adapting to live off the land in new ways.

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Fall on the Farm

Autumn is my favorite season of the year. There is sense of magic in the year as the leaves fall and the smell of things settling into bed for the long winter mingles with the smoke from many fires. The world looks so cozy as it tucks itself up in fallen leaves. The end of …

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The Power of Awe

I have to admit something, I find myself amazed by nature almost daily and my kids think its a little over the top. First, I don’t care its fun to be blown away by the world around me. Second, I think kids are just expecting the unexpected all the time. I mean the world is …

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More on me

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of sitting in conversation with Dr. Monique Williams from the Heirloom Foundation. It was a great conversation where we spoke about how I got to New Zealand and eventually onto my farm. I wanted to share here for those who may like to learn a little …

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Lesson in Farming: Country Time

Natures Time When I decided to become a farmer I knew there was going to be a learning curve. I understood that caring for animals and growing food would require a lot of new skills. What I didn’t know was that nature was going to change my perspective, and teach me deeper lessons – trust …