We finally got the beef herd moved to their winter area after Thanksgiving and they are settled in nicely. The calves are weaned and we will be castrating the bull calves soon. Never a good day to do it but it needs to be done.

The last group of pigs went to the butcher and it was so smooth. They hopped on the trailer as a group with no effort, hopped off at the butcher and we were pleased.

We’ve been so busy filling firewood orders that many things on the farm that need to be done before winter were neglected and we are finally getting them done.

Vegetable garden tarps put away, drip tape hauled away to a winter holding area, water lines drained, garden hoses drained and rolled up. hundreds of feet of pig fence picked up and put in storage.

Our own firewood being brought in.

Then we tackled the popcorn still standing in the field. It’s in the basement, in bins and ready to be husked. That’s on my list for this week, husk it and hang in net bags to dry.

The weather is going to be darn nice this Friday and Saturday so I will open the farmstand for a couple hours on Friday 1-3pm and Saturday 11-1pm. Maple Syrup, Maple Sugar, Soaps, Balms, Lotion Bars, Popcorrn. Plus the ladies from Dead Branch ranch are coming by with roasting chicken, heritage turkey, duck, rabbit and eggs. Contact us by Thursday to pre-order so they have enough on hand. info@creeksidemeadowsfarm.com

That’s the quick update as I need to get out and enjoy the sun as I get a few more things done.

Merry Christmas.