Thanksgiving

Another Thanksgiving has come and gone, and I like to use this time of year to reflect on what I have learned throughout the year.  I am very grateful for all the people that come into my life and the lessons I can learn from them.  Life, and farming, is a never-ending classroom filled with lessons if you are ready to engage.  The connections I make through this farm are invaluable and the relationships forged are cherished.

This month I was able to meet again with the people of Hard Cider Farms.  This was the second year they helped us processes our turkeys for thanksgiving.  While I could do it myself, the larger equipment they bring with them helps the process go so much smoother.  My small equipment meant for chickens just wouldn’t work nearly as well.  Matt, Janelle and their children are amazing family and are a pleasure to work alongside.  I enjoy working with them and talking “shop”.  Is great to exchange ideas and farming practices.    Hard work always goes faster with good conversation.

I also wanted to take the time to thank YOU!  With out you all supporting our business by coming to our classes and events, buying our meats, and following us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, we could not keep Haxton Homestead open and share our love of farming.  I appreciate that my job is doing what I love and sharing it with people who want to learn.  I love watching the kids who come to our classes interact with the animals and make a connection to their food source.  I enjoy teaching adults how to raise and provide meat for their families.  It makes all the hard work worth it and that is priceless.