(Not that kind of branding.) Trying to break into the farming industry is weird. It is easy to feel intimidated by generational farmers with big quotas, automation, and tractors that require ladders. Heck, I’m even a bit jealous of farmers … Continue reading Branding on the Homestead
***DIY metal polish recipe at the bottom of my math infused rant.*** Will and I have been working on upcycling some very old cabinets. We got them from an assisted living complex that was upgrading their apartment kitchens. The whole … Continue reading Use What You Have
***Long informative post that comes with a fun Nina Pitay photoshoot!*** It has come to my attention that I have been throwing around terminology that not everyone is super familiar with. What is a micro farm? How about “regenerative agriculture”? … Continue reading Permaculture What?
***Directions to grow sprouts at the bottom of the post. *** With the second wave of COVID19 on our doorstep worrying discussions have resumed around what will happen to livestock feed prices and availability (you thought I was going to … Continue reading Quack Snacks
Recently on the “Homesteading Canada” Facebook group someone posted a question regarding purchasing their first homestead. They wanted to know what others wish they had of asked about their property before they bought it. As I went to type my … Continue reading Garbage Farmers
I once read a quote along the lines of, “We vote with our wallets for the kind of world we want to see.” It’s an interesting concept- consumer power as activism- and it rings hard and true for me. It … Continue reading Vote with Your Wallet
Now that I have your attention, did you know that Butternut trees are endangered in North America? Or, did you know that the presence of this species in New Brunswick may hold clues to where the Vikings visited in Canada? … Continue reading Butter Me Butternuts
As Hurricane Teddy sets it’s sights on Nova Scotia, we did some prepping around the farm. Some hurricane preparedness activities include; having enough water available in case of an extended power failure, having gas and cash on hand, ensuring that … Continue reading Hurricane Hugel
***Post contains mental health topics.*** We have been on the farm now for two months. Summer is coming to an end. Renovations are well under way and our contractors are helping us along. The alpacas have a double pasture, things … Continue reading 7 Empty Rows
My first emergency medical responder course was in Calgary in 2010. During the introductory class the instructor asked if there were any farm kids present. At first I thought this was a get-to-know-you thing because you know, Calgary. But he … Continue reading Do Paramedics Make Good Farmers?
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