We care about food.
Growing, raising, producing in the most natural, sustainable, humane way possible.
What’s Available
Meat: Chicken, Rabbit, Pork
Eggs: Chicken, DuckOn Farm by appointment or chance!
There are still a few CSA shares available. E-mail or call for more info and to get membership contracts before time runs out!
Schedule of Activities
Poultry Presentation 5/23
Candia 4-H ClubHayrides
Come take a ride through the lovely woods of Chester on a tractor pulled, vintage style hay wagon!
Adults $12
Youth $7 (4-14)
Children under 4 free
Reservations are suggested.Planning an outing? Groups of 10 or more may contact the farm to arrange private rides.
Category Archives: livestock
And on the First of May…
Yesterday we went out to the pasture and found a surprise – a new lamb!
The Green Circle
Posted in Education, Food, garden, livestock
Tagged agriculture, Maggie Mae Farm, Organic, organic certification, sustainable agriculture
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Photo Friday
Happy Friday!
Posted in General Happenings, livestock
Tagged Black Welsh Mountain Sheep, livestock, Maggie Mae Farm, sheep, spring lambs, Tunis sheep
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Bbrrrrr!
It’s cold out! This morning the thermometer said -5F. The wind chill is about 20 below. Shiver! It’s important to make sure that in extreme cold, livestock are properly cared for. At Maggie Mae Farm, we keep hardy, heritage breeds … Continue reading
Posted in Food, garden, livestock
Tagged cold weather, livestock, Maggie Mae Farm, Rat tail radishes
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A Ducky Fourth of July
We hope everyone had a very lovely Independence Day. Here at the farm it was very ducky. Literally. Glenn’s parents arrived for some holiday barbeque with some feathered friends in tow. The first was a small flock of laying ducks.
Posted in CSA, Food, General Happenings, livestock
Tagged Cayuga ducks, Dark Campbell ducks, Ducks, Muscovy ducks, Peking Duck, White Crested duck
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Exposing Shearing
Once upon a time, sheep were self-shedding. As the weather warmed in spring the sheep would start rubbing against everything they could find to loosen their heavy wool coats. The fleeces would then grow back as the seasons progressed to … Continue reading
Posted in Farm Photos, livestock
Tagged Black Welsh Mountain Sheep, Maggie Mae Farm, shearing, sheep, Tunis sheep
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Babies Galore!
I have no kids… but this time of year certainly satisfies my maternal instincts. We’ve had an avalanche of babies and the cuteness factor is off the charts.
Spring Has Sprung
Spring has sprung. Don’t let anyone tell you any differently!
Posted in Farm Photos, Food, General Happenings, livestock
Tagged Black Welsh Mountain Sheep, chickens, livestock, Maggie Mae Farm, Narragansett Turkeys, tunis lambs
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Long Overdue Update
I’ve been somewhat remiss about writing here. Life has been pretty hectic, especially as we’re on the cusp of a season change.
Posted in CSA, Farmer's Market, General Happenings, livestock
Tagged CSA 2012, farm life, Gloucestershire Old Spots pigs, Maggie Mae Farm
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