Don't Have A Cow

I went to this farm to get a good cow shot but they saw me whip out my camera and booked. Our little family joined a newly formed Farmer Coalition in the area. Man, I love our world here. Where else would a farmer's meeting begin with an "OM" chant? Our intention is to grow as much of our own food as our time and energy can muster. We're talking veggies, fruit and nut trees, berry bushes, chickens, lambs, goat milk; hmmm.... so much to take on but the time can add up. Start small is the sage advice given to us from some of these long time farmers.

Edie and I went yesterday to visit this farm which has been established for generations. The husband was actually born and raised in this little cabin! Can you say air conditioned? Their operation here is really inspiring. Pretty much completely self-sustainable. They claim to only spend around 100 bucks on grocery a months. Imagine how much fibre that budgetary freedom can buy! Although, plans are still in place for Horniman Sheep.

Spring is just around the corner in these parts and we're getting really stoked on seeing our green dreams fruitate (did I just make up a word?). Aligning with these kind, enlightened people is really a huge blessing. Lots of talk during the breakfast meeting was on sharing (and committees) of knowledge, tools, machinery, bounty, ideas.  Even a cow share program. Ooooo! And another thing brought up was a Farmer's Market in town on Sundays! I'm going to get cranking and pump out more wares and see if I can trick the tourists into buying some of my creations. The local seed exchange is happening this Sunday and Craig and I are registered to take the Permaculture course together this year. It's a two week intensive in May (I'm already bracing myself for separation anxiety from my monkey). Like Edie sez  "I'm so excited!!" (in case you can't tell from my hyper-blabbering)!

Comments

[shona~ LALA dex press]

What an exciting endevour- I'm definately going to stick around to see how this unfolds (and pleeeeze not let self sufficient living give way to non-blogging). It's a great little world.

[EF]

LOL - re: 'trick' the tourists into buying your wares. Funny lady.

[creativeredhead]

hyperblabber away!! love the excitement and i can see why you would be! self-sufficiency is a purer and ultimately more satisfying life- hopefully the more of us who become interested in it ans share our enthusiasm, the more it will spread like heart-fire!

[creativeredhead]

ps.
that chickoliscious pic has inspired me to make a couple chicken/rooster felted pins. the colours rock, and though i like cows, i think this one takes the cake.

*hugz*