Author Jeremiah

It feels early, or maybe it’s because the winter has had a hard time sticking for more than short stints, but the real signs of spring are upon us. We’ve been working in the sugarhouse and tapping the woods. There… Continue Reading →

Sugaring In The Summer! You Need Some! So click HERE We spent some sugaring time in the barn, not the sugarhouse, and not at 10 degrees! 🙂 A custom order for wedding party favors prompted some summer canning of our… Continue Reading →

The littlest lady of Sweet Bear Farm is again busily typifying the phrase “big things come in small packages”, she is anxiously awaiting the next litter of spring piglets, and carefully tending to Ruby in anticipation. Her attention is of… Continue Reading →

After some initially minor nesting evidence this morning, Purdy has decided that aggressive measures are required to provide an appropriate nest for her new piglets. She has steadily graduated from twigs and small bits of hay to mouthfuls and saplings…. Continue Reading →

The trouble with farm equipment is it gets used hard, even the little John Deere 318 has over 1200 engine hours. A few hours and many wrench turns put this 1981 beast back in business. Eleanor’s expert consultation on the… Continue Reading →

Yesterday’s chore was water. Turns out pigs require a lot of hydration, some used responsibly, some less so…