Ok, this is an idealistic saying but it's one I embrace. I am happy to say I do know my farmers and I talk to them on a weekly basis. Today we had the opportunity to visit the farm that provides our pastured eggs and
raw I mean real cow’s milk. I'll admit I was a little nervous going to the farm today...."what if the place isn't all I imagine it to be, what if it’s dirty or the animals aren't being treated as humanely as they proclaim" I thought. Well all my fears were alleviated when we arrived. It was exactly what it should have been, a sweet little farm. It’s the kind of place most Americans imagine their food comes from (but it doesn’t). It really cemented my knowledge that buying directly from the farmer is the best choice for my family.
Plus we had a lot of fun!
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| Taking a little swing break |
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| What? You want me to smile? |
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| "How's this"! |
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| Beautiful Jersey cow heading over to the hay wagon (we were riding in the hay wagon) |
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| The herd of 40 (milked 3 at a time) is mostly Jerseys with a few Holsteins and Brown Swiss |
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| What a sweet face |
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| Every farm needs a cool (broken down) old farm truck |
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| "T" and his friend Lily concentrate on the duck races |
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| Lovely, happy chicken doing what chickens love to do. Seriously; happy chickens sooth my soul. |
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| This poor girl was having a few moments of peace between being chased by happy toddlers (doing what toddlers love to do). |
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| "Mom look at me, I'm going to jump" |
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| "Wheeee" |
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| "Giggle" |
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| It was a long hot day and we are TIRED! |
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