Clouds Over Corn

Clouds—true clouds—have been a relief for us this summer.

We’ve had a lot of wildfire haze from Canada coating the farm. Sunday, it was difficult to tell time because the haze blocked the sun. Sadly, the baby goat didn’t make it. And humidity swamped us all week.

And then, Thursday’s majestic thunderclouds awed every time I turned a corner. They protected from the sun and poured down rain, inches in an hour.

The sheep were soaked Thursday evening, but it didn’t look like it later because their wool—their armor—absorbed the rain.

Thanks for Reading!

And I hope you feel refreshed and rejuvenated for the week ahead with this moment preserved in picture and prose. Consider:

• When have you been soaked but didn’t show it?

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This Week on the Farm

Congratulations to 10-year 4-H member Aaliyah Strawser for her wins at her county fair this week! She received Champion and Reserve Champion Shetland with market lambs from our farm. She said she had a lot of fun showing them, too!

Farm Shop

We have several items this week!

• Sheep Products on our Etsy Shop

• Freezer Lamb, available later this year

• Breeding Stock, including a ram lamb who will be showing at the State Fair

If you’d like more information about freezer lambs or breeding stock available, reply to this email, and we’ll be happy to help!