Growing family...

FFF Photo a Day - Day 104 

Today our farm family grew a little bit more with the arrival of two new goats - mother and son. 

Everyone was pretty excited to see them which was likely a little overwhelming. 

By milking time, everyone seemed to be getting along and all (cattle & goats) accepted some apple treats and some scratching behind the ears.

Nature's paint brush

FFF Photo a Day - Day 103

Last night on the way out to the barn to do the milking, I captured this image. 

It was like nature had taken a golden paint brush and painted the tops of all the trees!

Simply gorgeous! 

What's not to love about Chocolate!

Choco wasn't too sure about what is outside!

FFF Photo a Day - Day 102

Today was moving day for Chocolate. Choco is a beautiful chocolate brown goat who became the newest member of the farm. 

Up until now, home has been Aagaard Farms and we are so thankful that they have trusted us to take good care of one of their special gals!

Isn't she beautiful!

The Family Farm

FFF Photo a Day - 101

Today we took part in a screening in of a great film exploring a wide range of issues experienced by small scale farmers. 'The Family Farm' is well worth the time. You can check out the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/107501264

After the screening, Farmer Phil took part in a panel and a discussion on the realities of being a small farmer in Manitoba. Another good event put together by Kalynn Spain and Small Farms Manitoba! 

The aliens have landed!

FFF Photo a Day - Day 100

The other night I snapped this photo from inside the house. The result is a bit unnerving! Looks a bit like aliens are landing! 

Potato salad anyone?!

FFF Photo a Day - Day 99

Our seed potatoes arrived today (Thanks Bruce!). 

We plant our potatoes into rows of black plastic mulch. This serves to heat up the soil, keep weeds down, and moisture from evaporating. 

With the stretch of warm weather that is expected this weekend, we are hoping that we will be able to lay our mulch soon! 

Cramming for 4H Achievement

FFF Photo a Day - Day 98

Tonight our house was filled with 4-H members who were rushing to get ready for Achievement Night in a week and a half. 

Achievement is the time of the year that each 4-H member shows off what they have learned and achieved over the year. 

While many people may associate 4-H with learning about livestock and agriculture, members in a multipurpose club can also learn about a huge range of topic area. 

This year we have projects ranging from welding, sewing, money management, and knitting as well as member developed projects such as making and marketing beauty products and figuring out how to make a solar water heater from recycled parts.