Have you ever tried a fresh pecan? I’m talking raw, off the ground or straight from a tree, with a soft, sweet, and creamy taste and a light mocha flesh. Last week at the farm, I got to try my first raw pecans while I helped Laura and Dr. Dave collect these nutty gems from around their property. We collected them using old school pecan pickers from a neighbor who grew up on the farm....

NOV 1 Sunday Supper – 5pm WISH WE HAD ACRES 10715 Shopton Rd W, Charlotte NC 28278 Dia de Los Muertos Dinner prepared by The Chef’s Farmer  RESERVE YOUR SEAT We are delighted to have James Swofford, The Chef’s Farmer, back out to the farm this fall offering a full course meal. Chef Swofford has thoughtfully prepared a locally sourced, seasonally appropriate menu with select heritage dishes. Reserve your seat by midnight...

  Once a quarter, the goats at “Wish We had Acres” are due for a bit of grooming. This week, I had the pleasure of helping Laura and Dr. Dave with hoof trimming. This simple procedure prevents hooves from overgrowth and hoof rot.         Goats in the wild don’t need to get their hooves trimmed. They naturally file down their hooves by scaling cliffs and climbing around on rocks. These domesticated goats live...