Oh what a night!
We had an absolute blast last night hosting @gorgegrown first Crop Talk of the year.
We met other farmers in the area like @gratefulvineyard @stamboommeats and were able to share our successes as well as struggles, gleaning not only knowledge but lots of encouragement.
The behind the scenes of farming can be a bit isolated as you are on large parcels of land and just soooo busy. Last night was an amazing opportunity to reset and remember we are part of a larger producer community that is doing great things.
And the food was awesome! I’d saved ONE package of our bacon for a special occasion and cooked it up last night for BLTs. They didn’t disappoint!
While we are very lucky to live in proximity to two farmer’s markets, as a very busy family it can be hard to make it by and so this stat wasn’t too terribly surprising.
And that is why we offer pickup from our farm as well as local delivery.
We want you to be your pork supply chain!
USDA cuts will be back in stock around the end of May and pre-orders are available now.
#pastureraisedpork #shoplocal
Laughter makes everything better!
Received this text while away at a work conference.
No, Ellie won’t be included in the May 6th butcher run!
Happy Earth Day everyone!
At the heart of our farm’s mission is to give our animals the best life possible and always in service of the land.
Mouthwatering pork and delicious eggs are really just amazing byproducts of our stewardship!
Raising our pigs and chickens on pasture helps stimulate soil turnover and increase biodiversity, all the while depositing fertilizer as they go.
The 1,000 trees we’ve planted this year will grow to sequester carbon, fix nitrogen, drop forage or be sacrificed for compost and provide shade so our grass can do more of the same.
Together our actions make a difference! Whether that’s buying food from small farms, reducing waste, conserving water, swapping in LEDs, planting one tree… #earthdayeveryday
Beautiful and busy weekend tying up loose ends with the redesign of our welcome area around the house and shop! Got it all done just in time to host a Crop Talk on Thursday with Gorge Grown Food Network🎉
All pavers are removed from the front of the house, starurs widened and handrail added, flower beds reconfigured and graveled.
To the west of the house the planting area has been completely removed, reconfigured and graveled added. Just need to seed.
And the grassy triangle to the side of the shop has been graveled.
Bring on the masses!
Per usual, no true before pics but scroll to go back in time.
Happy Easter everyone!
Signs of spring across the farm and we are busy moving pigs to take advantage of the luscious grass.
#londonacresaprons
Not to be outdone, mama Molly has perfected the XXXL itch stick, scratch!!!
It’s the best watching the pigs enjoying scritches in the elderberry tree and with each passing day it’s bringing on more leaves and throwing more shade.
Win-win-win!
#idahopasturepigs
Hot dog!
Disclaimer, no kangals were harmed in the making of this post.
With the recent PNW "heat wave" (it was nearly 70 yesterday) the dogs have been sticking to the shade and cool dirt, which our most recent improvement project was perfect for.
No Lucy is not dead, but she did manage to wiggle perfectly into the large ditch at the front of the house and it sure looks like it.
Silly pup!
#anatolianshepherd #livestockguardiandog
Old McDonald…Had a blast in this apron!
In the kitchen or maybe the classroom (extra pockets!) with the bold farm animal print and then complimented by a beautiful distressed wood pattern for that farm feel. Loving it!
Stop by in downtown White Salmon on May 10th or shop online any time - www.londonacresfarm.com.
#londonacresaprons
Long weekend of organizing, reorganizing and cleaning up around the farm.
Still managed some time to enjoy (literally!) the little things. Check out alllll the honey bees on these pears.
Once the pears get moldy we add them to our swales to compost but clearly they are providing bee food too.
Don’t forget to pause this week! Never know what you might discover.
