New England farm life is governed by the weather. Working in unison with the seasons makes chores enjoyable and gives our life a sense of balance. Our goats enjoy the natural cycle, and after a winter respite, birth from one to four kids. All are healthy, strong and free of virus and disease such as Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis, Johnnes and Scrapies. As members of the Vermont Dairy Herd Improvement Association the milk is tested monthly to give us an accurate detailed assessment of each goat’s production. When young tasty spring grass arrives, milking and cheesemaking are in full swing. As spring wanes to summer, farmers markets become routine, goats are staying out all night and our organically managed hay fields are just about reaching full bloom. You need three dry sunny days to get hay in. The sweet smell of fresh cut grass—orchard, blue, timothy—red clover and wild flowers, make lugging 2,000 bales worth it! We're committed to giving excellent care to our animals and the land. |
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