Monthly Archives: June 2010

This spring, we inoculated logs leftover from our small clearing project with Shiitake and Oyster mushroom sawdust spawn.  The process is simple:  cut fresh logs into similar lengths, drill holes into the logs, inject spawn into holes, and then seal … Continue reading →

Well, it’s been a busy week at TRF. We want to introduce this new lovely lady: Her name is Barnum, and her adoptive mother is Marland Cannella. Barnum is happy to be home and yes – we let her inside … Continue reading →

The first of the goats have arrived! Proudly introducing: Fluffhead and KABAJ. Fluffhead is the light colored one with the adorable wattles. She was adopted by Adam Beer – the pioneer goat parent. KABAJ is the goat with the lustrous … Continue reading →

Thank you all so much for the enthusiastic response to our Adopt-a-Kid program! All of our goats for this season have been adopted now. This has resulted in a very creatively named first herd! More on that soon… If you … Continue reading →

New chickens just got here. We’re waiting to see how they do with the other ones. Meanwhile, the farm dog Penny still wants to chase them…

Finishing up the goat shed has become the first priority here.  Our first kids will be coming from Fat Toad Farm in Brookfield, VT  (www.fattoadfarm.com) where I spend three days a week learning about goat husbandry, cheese and caramel making, … Continue reading →