Cats in Command

Some cats use boxes as their supervisory headquarters.

From her command post, Meaux supervises Jeff in his chain saw sharpening.

Other cats prefer high places.

In his hay wagon command post, Yellow Cat makes sure we’re stacking bales correctly.

Either way, their quality management skills ensure we get the job done right.

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This Week on the Farm

This was yesterday morning:

And this was yesterday afternoon:

Winter hay is in the barn, a huge relief, with many thanks to Jeff and our neighbor Neal.

Now, the trick is to not feed it too fast.

Farm Shop

This week, we’re looking ahead to 2024:

1. Farm fresh lamb will be available at the first of the year. Reply to this email to let us know if you’d like individual cuts of chops, ground lamb, sausage, and more!

2. Light in Winter: The Exhibition also will start in January. Shine your light by supporting the exhibition and encouraging others this winter! Visit our official exhibition page to see the gifts you’ll receive for supporting exhibition materials, travel time, and more.