Calling all Milk Maids (yes, men are welcome)! The 2015 Milking season has arrived. This is an Open Call for seasonal Milk Maidens in Training (as opposed to Ladies in Waiting…) for the 2015 milking season. We have a small herd of Nigerian Dwarf and Mini Nubian dairy goats. Milking season is ongoing and requires daily milking. The position is rarely open to the community and signups WILL GO QUICK. If you are interested, please contact us...

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  Night came early Sunday evening, and as darkness crept in, it drew attention to the candlelight glow coming from Shopton Road W.   Rain drizzled down… A few guests donned Dia de Los muertos makeup while costume clad Chihuahuas scuttled underfoot. Farm friends enjoyed delightfully fresh appetizers like dolmas and cakes with succotash. Everyone had something to celebrate. Whether it was remembering the dearly departed,...

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              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....

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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...

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  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...

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3pm Saturday, OCT 10th – Immunity Building! The focus of this class is giving YOU tools to prevent illness over the fall season.  Often when it gets cold out we tend to bundle up, stay indoors and breathe recycled air.  This behavior taxes our immune system over time hence why January and February tend to be the “cold and flu season”. As a naturopath, I teach others how to maintain health through out the year. Contact us...

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