by Milkhouse | Feb 5, 2025 | Farm Notes
February is a month to wrap up a lot of our production in anticipation of spring and starting a new cycle all over again. During this month we will be processing our lambs and steers for the year and arranging shearing dates for the sheep. Contact Tom,...
by Milkhouse | Jan 2, 2025 | Farm Notes, Mercantile Messenger
As the year draws to a close we would like to take this time to thank all of our supporters – staff, friends, colleagues, neighbors, customers and those who are all of the above. We certainly can’t say it has been an easy year. In many ways the impact of the Covid...
by Milkhouse | Dec 5, 2024 | Farm Notes
December Farm Notes is taking a holiday break. We wish everyone a happy and peaceful holiday season.
by Milkhouse | Nov 1, 2024 | Farm Notes
Farming involves making decisions – lots of them: This seems to be especially true in November. Do we take that steer with the horns? What sheep to breed? How many? When do we shear? Which fields do we fertilize? How do we maximize standing forage for the winter?...
by Milkhouse | Oct 1, 2024 | Farm Notes
October is a transition month as we welcome Autumn. Cooler temperatures and shorter days typically slow the grass growth. However, this year given that we have finally gotten some rain the grass is putting on a real growth spurt. Hopefully this will allow us to get...
by Milkhouse | Aug 1, 2024 | Farm Notes
Stillpoint Farm Notes August focuses mostly on harvesting and maintenance. The second cutting of hay has started but will be very light due to lack of rain. We are hoping to get both some round bales and small square bales for sale and for our own use. Hopefully more...
