Farm view from the bay |
Bay view from the farm |
Near the top, sits a small Gothic roofed children's play house; behind the trees you can just make out the old white farm house. Sometimes, when we would go by, a man would be sitting under the apple tree near the shore, and we would wave, happy to see him, a picture of contentment returning his pleasure with a wave back.
Then, a few days ago, a sign was posted beside the road ..."Open Farm Day"...meet your farmer! Now, I know, not everyone enjoys visiting a working farm, cause there are a few ick factors involved...poo for instance (flip flops not encouraged))). But if you really want to experience where your food comes from or in this instance, view show quality birds with names like Columbian, Barred, Patridge and White Rocks; Black Breasted, White and Silver Phoenix; Silver Spangled Hamburgs; Buff Brahma Bantams; Khaki Campbells and Rouen, East Indies and Pekin Ducks... then Circle Pond Farm was the place to be today!
A Beautiful Silver Laced Wyandotte in foreground |
Geese waltzed around acting like they owned the place |
The Emus were everyone's favorite |
The intent of the Open Farm, and "meet your farmer" initiative, is certainly to introduce and make his or her acquaintance but what stood out for me, were the children. They were everywhere, encouraged by their parents, engaged by the animals, delighting in the whole experience. Games were played, hot dogs and burgers served, history lessons on various heritage poultry craftily taught, and a 4 H petting zoo was certainly a highlight.
So...which breed was Benjamin Franklin's choice as the United States National Bird?......first question on the Chicken Challenge..
And NOW....for the Answer!!!
I so envy the landscape were you live. I know the grass is always grener and all that, but it looks so fresh; I can almost smell the clean air.
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Oh Bren, what a lovely post.. I feel like I was there with you. And, I wish I was! Glad you took advantage of Meet Your Farmer! Such a wonderful event.. And you've fanned the chicken flame that's been smouldering inside me.. I want chickens!! :)
ReplyDeleteBrenda, this looks like such fun! What a great post! How wonderful that you included a pic from both the farm and the water. I would love to visit Circle Pond Farms!! I visited their website and it certainly looks like a wonderful farm. I love the Emus!! And, turkeys are one my favorites! We have a "late" family of turkey's who have been visiting our yard every evening. I hope Andy can get some pictures of them for our blog. Oh, I can't forget to mention the handsome horse .... what a beauty!!
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What a great day out. So important for city folk to see what a real farm consists of. Seems less and less people have the chance to see one these days. That black and white chicken is stunning.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great open day! and such a beautiful chicken! love it!
ReplyDeleteWild Turkeys are beautiful, and smart ~ I used to see them on the farm where I learned to ride as a kid, and when we lived in Pennsylvania. How grand that you got to visit this wonderful farm!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat and rare opportunity for you and all the kids. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great opportunity to see a working farm and get a better idea of what farming is like these days. I would have loved seeing all the animals and birds. (I love your picture of the geese.)
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