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Lamb – whole
Pature-Raised Lamb Whole Lamb We are committed to ethical and sustainable farming practices, raising our lambs without hormones or antibiotics. Our sheep graze diverse pastures as part of a regenerative grazing system that supports both animal well-being and the health of the land. They have plenty of room to roam. The result: tender, flavourful, high-quality lamb you can feel good about eating. Whole Lamb - $620 32-35 lbs of professionally butchered, frozen lamb Includes: 2 bone-in leg roasts Loin and shoulder chops 2 shoulder roasts 2
Lamb – Family-Box
Pature-Raised Lamb Family Box We are committed to ethical and sustainable farming practices, raising our lambs without hormones or antibiotics. Our sheep graze diverse pastures as part of a regenerative grazing system that supports both animal well-being and the health of the land. They have plenty of room to roam. The result: tender, flavourful, high-quality lamb you can feel good about eating. Family Box - $290 16-17 lbs of professionally butchered, frozen lamb Includes: 1 bone-in leg roast 5 loin chops 1 shoulder roast 1 package
Mild Chaos
A few years ago, an Amish neighbour invited me in to see the quilt she was working on, and we got to talking. Out of the corner of my eye I spotted a newspaper I didn’t recognize and when she saw me looking, she put it in my hands and said I could have it. It was called The Budget and consisted of letters to and from Amish and Mennonite writers. They shared births, deaths, local events, accidents, that sort of thing. Kind of like a blog. Every letter began with
It’s starting!
I see glimpses of blue sky as I write this, and part of me can hardly believe the snowstorms are behind us. For real, no more snow squalls and yellow weather warnings? Woah. Well, not today, anyway. There’s something refreshing about this time of year. Maybe it’s the longer days, the melting snow, or just the chance to step outside without bracing against the cold. Whatever it is, I’m definitely feeling like spring is coming, and that means... planting! This year, we will
Flow
I was thinking the other day that spring is supposed to be a transition time. And it is, it is. But since moving to our farm 4 years ago, spring has felt like a push. I don’t mean that in a bad way. Motivation is at its peak, and I have lots of energy. But here's the thing: it’s go time. There’s an invisible force that pushes me out of bed every morning with an intense desire to get things done. Spring is here, and the growing season is
The Story Behind our Introduction to Permaculture Workshops
Fifteen years ago, I was looking for a shift in my life. I was living on a remote island in the North Pacific, where I’d been helping my brother grow food and raise goats. I knew I wanted to expand my world in some way, but the how escaped me. A friend mentioned volunteering at the Mesoamerican Permaculture Institute (Instituto Mesoamericano de Permacultura, or IMAP for short) and on a whim, I booked a ticket to Guatemala. I ended up living in Lake Atitlan for 8 years. I can
