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...
by Milkhouse | Jul 1, 2024 | Farm Notes
July is usually a bit of a slower month on the farm and very weather dependent. The first cutting of hay is done. Second cutting will start this month – hopefully. It all depends on getting enough rain for the grass to grow and enough dry days in a row to make the...
by Milkhouse | Jun 2, 2024 | Farm Notes
Stillpoint Farm Notes June is about making hay. The first half of the first cutting is done and, in the barn, (or sold). We actually were able to get 49 round bales done before memorial Day due to a welcome break in the rain. Tom and Chuckie will be waiting on a good...
by Milkhouse | May 8, 2024 | Farm Notes
May kicks off with the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival the first weekend. While we are not taking sheep this year we will still be very involved with taking fleeces, supporting the Leicester Longwool display in the breed barn, and selling beer, fleeces, and hides in...
