Category Archives: Agriculture

Tumultuous Turkeys

Posted on March 1, 2011 by White Oak Farm

There was some excitement this morning when a small flock of wild turkeys came to visit Tomás and the Girls. The four noisy gents hung around for about an hour, loitering outside the deer fence, ogling our three hens, and … Continue reading →

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Turkeys

Posted on February 21, 2011 by White Oak Farm

Here at the farm we currently have four turkeys, three Narragansett/Royal Palm cross hens, and a Bourbon Red tom.

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Kale trees

Posted on February 14, 2011 by White Oak Farm

Right out of a Dr. Seuss sketchbook.

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Fencing project update

Posted on February 12, 2011 by White Oak Farm

We have a list of winter projects that seemed extremely daunting at the time it was written. It deals a lot with farm infrastructure, like building wood storage and organizing the barn. One of the big ticket items on the … Continue reading →

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Seeding

Posted on February 9, 2011 by White Oak Farm

It’s hard to believe it, but the first signs of Spring are emerging here at White Oak. Really, it doesn’t feel at all like winter, except for a few odd morning hours when the temperature is cold and the fog … Continue reading →

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Good Fences Make Good Neighbors

Posted on February 2, 2011 by White Oak Farm

…Especially when your neighbors are goats and sheep. This week we started implementing a new fencing plan on the southern tip of the property. The new fencing will allow the White Oak herd to access a lot of new pasture. … Continue reading →

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Good eggs are hard to find

Posted on January 12, 2011 by White Oak Farm

Winter is a rest period for the entire farm, including our flock of chickens. White Oak currently has around 22 chickens, after losing one to a fox in mid-December. Winter brings on a rest period for the hens as well, … Continue reading →

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