Farm Week Review

The Farm and Ranch Living Magazine journal project has ended. Now we are just waiting a year to see the finished project which will be next year. In the last two weeks we have had a rainy birthday party, welcomed Nofu to the farm by birth, purchased a Blue Wheaten Araucana rooster, took in a Newfoundland pup and  another turkey, Tom Gobbles, who I call Satan, and went crazy pulling up high maintenance shrubs that I have tended for years. That was a very mixed sentence but that is just how things work here. The reason we wrecked our gardens is simple, to simplify things and to make room for a unified chicken garden, Chicken Nation. Instead of the four coops being scattered, they will soon all fit within the same area. May is shaping up to be a great farm month. We already have many bookings. It is exciting to be serving schools in three counties. To watch a child light up when they see the animals is very rewarding. We have another special booking at Craighead Nursing Center for National Nursing Home Week. Last year while visiting a nursing facility we witnessed seniors who suffered from dementia and other illnesses respond positively to the animals. Some recalled childhood experiences. It was good for them and good for us. It is just more proof that animals are therapy. They are my therapy after a long, hard shift. Statistics show that pets can lower blood pressure, relieve stress, lessen the chance of heart attacks and strokes and so much more. Having over 140 may not be the best way to do that. There is probably a happy medium somewhere. We are happy right where we are. Since it seems that spring has finally sprung (Punxsutawney Phil is a PUNK!) enjoy yourself and have a FARMTASTIC day!!