Spring Open Farm Day – Sat April 16th 3-6pm

Spring Open Farm Day – Sat April 16th 3-6pm

SPRING OPEN FARM DAY! Saturdays March 26th and April 16th 3-6pm Free – Rain or Shine – Everyone Welcome – NO PETS Please Spring is here and baby goats have arrived. The farm will be open for new friends of the farm to meet the newest additions to the herd and enjoy this lovely spring weather while it lasts. Please consider supporting the farm by making a donation. We have 6 new girls, all named for strong female vocalists, and...

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Goat milking for dummies: 10 things I didn’t realize about dairy goats

Goat milking for dummies: 10 things I didn’t realize about dairy goats

GOAT MILKING FOR DUMMIES At the beginning of a milking session, one must perform what I have been calling a “courtesy squirt” to clear any bacteria from the nipple. Goat milk comes out hot. Not cold. Who would have thought the inside of a goat’s udder is not refrigerated! Goats can be finicky – if they’re not in the mood to be milked, you may get a dirty goat foot in your milk bucket or in your face. Goats only...

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Duke Energy Health Fair 3/27

DUKE ENERGY HEALTH FAIR Wish We Had Acres and Of The Earth Wellness will be attending the Duke Energy Health Fair on March 27th 11am-2pm. Duke Energy hosts this yearly event for their employees at the Duke Energy building in Uptown Charlotte....

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Paws in the Park – April 2nd

Paws in the Park – April 2nd

PAWS IN THE PARK – SATURDAY APRIL 2nd. Join Dr. Dave and Farmer Laura at Paws in the Park’s 5th Annual FREE family event on April 2nd 10am-2pm in Pineville. We’ll have variety of goat milk soaps scented with therapeutic essential oils, herbal teas, natural deodorants, natural chapsticks, or even Elderberry syrup and herbal...

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