Summer Morning in the Market Garden
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Looking north across the market garden. Photo by Jenna Rice.
Protecting Soil and Water
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Recently our Natural Resources Conservation Services pasture specialist dropped off a 48 page bulletin from the Vermont Natural Resources Conservation Districts titled: Conservation in Vermont--Best Management Practices for Farm and Forest Owners. The guide outlines state-of-the-art practices that promote water and soil conservation on farms. Of the 18 practices listed specific to farms we are implementing 13:
Read MoreSheep Escape
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How long does it take for a crowd of neighbors to arrive to help round up a flock of escaped sheep?
About 5 minutes, it turns out.
This evening we looked up from dinner to see the llama strolling across the road with the sheep moving swiftly, not far behind her. Then we saw Hal, jogging in their direction pretty swiftly himself!
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