Reber Rock Farm

Heavy Mud

I wrote last week about how rain and weather affects our animals. Without rain we would not have pasture, and with too much rain…some things get out of whack. Pigs have a field day in the mud, cattle get wet feet and chickens wish they were ducks. Despite the continued rain I was excited forContinue reading “Heavy Mud”

There’s Treasure Everywhere

We usually pray for rain in July and August. The summer months tend to be our driest months and oftentimes we toss around the word drought. Although here in the north east, that word carries a different weight than for those to the west of us. One of the motivating factors that brought me toContinue reading “There’s Treasure Everywhere”

Organic Paradox

As I sit down to write this week’s blog post, I’m drawn to the complexities and contradictions surrounding the term “organic.” Last time, we explored the historical roots and personal meanings of organic farming, and today, I want to discuss where organic falls short. In my journey as a farmer and business owner, I startedContinue reading “Organic Paradox”

What is Organic Meat (and Why It Matters to Us)

What does Organic mean? I’ve been confronted with this question many times throughout my journey with the intersection of food, wellness, ecology and the future we leave for the next generation. This question also came up in a few conversations I had with other farmers this week, so it has been on my mind. TheContinue reading “What is Organic Meat (and Why It Matters to Us)”

It Must be July

Sometimes after a long week, the poetry and prose of writing fits my mood. Other times brevity is in order. A few quick updates: UPS Strike and shipment disruptions A dedicated and conscientious customer and friend reminded me this week that there is a pending UPS strike that may take effect on August 1st. TheyContinue reading “It Must be July”

A Week Like a Country Song

New Items in Stock In sorting through our storage freezer I found some new cuts that our butcher cut for us and I forgot about! This is great news in light of our dwindling pork supply and piglet shortage. When we transitioned from selling only wholes and halves, to selling cuts on our website IContinue reading “A Week Like a Country Song”

New Adventures

Summer is moving right along, and the pace seems to be keeping up with the frequency of thunderstorms these days:) We had the pleasure of hosting a wedding celebration for our friends Aidan and Dave. Aidan worked with us here at Reber Rock Farm for three seasons and she met Dave, now her husband, whileContinue reading “New Adventures”

Independent and Interdependent

The sun set Friday evening highlighted a new feature on our farm landscape. This weekend we are hosting our first wedding (that was not our own fun wedding in 2015). Holly and Racey have been busy preparing all week, mowing and landscaping. Aidan and Dave, the bride and groom (and dear friends) have also beenContinue reading “Independent and Interdependent”

And So It Ends…and Begins

We did it! On Monday Tully and John helped me drag the fourth and final coop to the field. I felt like the leader of a celebratory parade, dragging the 20’ wide coop down our road, stopping traffic both out of curiosity and because we take up most of the road. Our parade was longContinue reading “And So It Ends…and Begins”

The Music of Farming

I believe in a natural rhythm of things. Rhythm of life, weather, work, natural systems, farm ecosystems, and relationships to name a few, like the music of life. I often struggle to see or feel the music, getting caught up in what I’m doing. I tune out the background noise like the car radio whenContinue reading “The Music of Farming”