The Weblog
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Hello everyone! I know it’s been a while since you heard from us but we have been busy on the farm. All the sheep and goats have had their spring spa day and should start heading to pasture next week. The bees are unwrapped, a few splits made, and swarm traps going up. Matt continues to plant seeds and we have outplanted our first pac Choi and lettuce yesterday.
And guess what! We have some arugula ready to cut for Tuesday! It does have some sun spots on it and flea beetle holes (they are already winning the battle against us) but it’s all delicious. So stop in the store Tuesday if you want any.
Our newest chickens have also started laying – wooohooo! The eggs are smaller so we will have some mini egg cartons available for $3 (they are labeled ‘mini eggs’ – any unlabeled are regular sized eggs).
We also have out the last of our fall honey. There are only a couple 2 pounders and about 6 1/2 pounders left. I took them off the online ordering so we wouldn’t oversell so if you need some stop in before they are gone. The next honey won’t be extracted until late May, early June if the bees have enough.
Stop on out Tuesday 2-6:30 !
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Planting has started on the farm. Snow, snap, and shelling Peas and fava beans were direct sewn this week and flats of the cooler weather crops are started. We finally replasticed the large high tunnel on the beautifully calm Sunday. It was much needed and should stay toasty in there now that there are no gaping holes. We also sheared the sheep Friday and are busy skirting the wool so we can get it off to the mill and out of our dining room! And we have shorn 4 of the goats. Just 11 to go. Baby watch will start in about 2 weeks!!!! Stay tuned.
Ordering is now turned on for next Tuesday pick up!
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Oops. Just realized I never opened ordering this week. If you want anything for pick up on Tuesday it is now open.
Stop by Brukner Nature Center in March and you’ll find some Grumpy Goat Birdhouses and lip balms. You can support the nature center and us at the same time!
And if you see Matt this week wish him a happy birthday- it’s a big one!
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Maple syrup is back in stock! We’ve been in the sugar shack all week long and have bottled 10 gallons so far. Prices will remain the same $8 for 8oz and $12 for 12 oz. If anyone wants a quart jar shoot us a message as they will be limited in supply 32oz for $30.
We also have quite a few eggs in the fridge right now. If you didn’t already notice, eggs are now $4.50/dozen to accommodate for inflation and the fact that we are switching everyone over to all organic supplemental feed.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
We are open for orders.
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Well, it’s been a while! We’ve been enjoying this down time, working on projects that never happen throughout the growing season. Matt has been busy perfecting his watercolors and I have been madly spinning as I’m trying to weave a skirt for the Rustbelt Fibershed’s One Year One Outfit project. And I’m behind!
Anyways we hope that everyone’s holidays were wonderful.
Seeds are ordered as we begin to think about this years garden. Sheep hooves are being clipped and goat mama’s baby bumps are starting to show! Spring is right around the corner.
And FYI we will be reevaluating all of our prices soon so please be prepared when some might rise- I’m looking at you eggs!
The market is back open for bread orders for Tuesday pick up. See you soon!
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Get your orders in this weekend!!!! This Tuesday will be the last pick up for the year as we are hoping to skip town for the holidays. We have a very limited supply of syrup remaining but still plenty of honey! I also have a fresh batch of peach red raspberry low sugar jam in the water bath now. Comment if you want any because I haven’t had time to list yet.
If we don’t see you, hope everyone has a magical holiday season and we will see you in the new year!
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Just an FYI to everyone picking up orders today. The chickens have started laying again so there are eggs in the fridge!!! First come first serve so get them while you can!
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Hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving. Ours was good and quiet because Matt was at the tail end of of a mild Covid case. We are back in good health though and , fingers crossed, will have heat soon!
I wanted to let you know that I’ve made another large batch of bourbon spiced nuts. You can place an order for them or come on out to see us during this busy market week. We will be at:
Brukner Nature Center – Saturday 9-4
Russia’s Christkindl market Sunday 5-7 (it’s super cute )
Miami County Locally Grown – Tuesday 3:30-6:30
Also Molly still has some Elderberry syrup kits available. A great gift for those hard to shop for people, hostess gifts, etc. support local!!!!
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Happy Winter Everyone,
Hopefully you are all doing better than us this week! We have been huddled by our fireplace as we are still trying to get our boiler up and working again. Fingers crossed we can keep the pipes thawed out until that happens.
I just wanted to draw your attention to a new item I just listed: an Elderberry Syrup Kit. Molly Fogt makes these kits. If you have any questions about them I can put you in contact with her! They are $20.
I also made a batch of Bourbon Spiced nuts that we will have available at Aullwood Nature Center for their holiday show tomorrow. Come and see us, or message me asap, if you would like me to set some aside for you. 1 lb for $16, 1/2 lb for $8. You can email at grumpygoatexperiment@gmail.com or text me at 603-828-8619.
Stay warm everyone!
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The past couple weeks have continued to be busy on the farm. We finished the soybean and black bean harvests. A lot of the black beans split while harvesting so we will probably be selling both split and whole beans in the near future, as soon as we pick out the rogue soybeans.
We’ve been emptying the bin of last years corn and hope to get this years corn in soon.
Last weekend we attended our last goat show of the season in North Carolina. Buckley – our last kid from this year- took Reserve Grand Champion Buck and also found his new herd. He now lives in Georgia. Logan, who did not attend the event in person but sent his fleece, took home Grand Champion Fleece! The judge made me promise I would find him a crown to wear…. I’ll post pics if I find one!
The rest of the goats have begun their breeding season. We expect kids throughout the month of March so plan on swinging if in to help us socialize them!
We have also been planting our garlic – about 6 varieties are planted so far with 4 to go. And for those that still need some garlic there’s still a little left – mostly Killarney – which are smaller heads but still delicious.
And unfortunately we had to say goodbye to our founding flock member , Nuzzler, this week. She was an older gal, always eager for treats and head scratches. We miss her already. If only all our 4 legged friends would live as long as us. We did welcome in new farm members this week too though. New laying chicks are brooding in the heated shed. We shouldn’t have a lack of eggs come spring. And Teddy, a wethered goat from a couple years ago returned home. More picks to come on our FB and IG.
Remember next Tuesday is Election Day!!!! Get out and vote!