Summertime On The Farm

June has been a fun month on the farm with piglets being born, chicks hatching, the sun shining, new bee hives buzzing and the garden growing big. We're only a couple weeks away from fresh tomatoes and we can't wait!

Our local Head Start program and community families have participated in afternoon visits to the farm to help children learn more about where their food comes from. Sharing the farm with children is one of our favorite activities! All children love exploring the garden, sniffing herbs and flowers, picking fresh peas and greens, meeting all the farm critters and then sharing in a meal together. I believe that children not only enjoy being on the farm, they need it. Connecting to the cycle of life through growing food, tending the land and caring for animals beckons you to become a caretaker and to find your place in the great web. It is my feeling that bringing children back to nature and allowing them the room to explore is our best hope for a sustainable future.