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Farm Happenings at Fainting Robin Farm
Farm Happenings for August 23, 2019
Things are a little quieter on the farm now that most of our roosters are gone. We have been getting ready for our farm intern that will be arriving in September to help out on the farm. We could use the extra help on the farm. We have lots of weeding needing to be done but we also have lots of wor1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 16, 2019
This is the roughest week of farming for us. We will spend 2 16 hour days processing chickens. I don't enjoy the process of killing our chickens but I do take pride in knowing that I gave them the best possible life before hand. Many of these heritage breed males are no longer desired for meat beca1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 9, 2019
Tomatillos, summer squash, oh my! If you haven't tried tomatillos you are about to get your chance. They are a wonderfully versitle fruit which can be eaten raw or sauteed. Check out this great article if you would like to learn more but the amazing tomatillo https://www.bonappetit.com/story/w1 read more »
About the farm
Fainting Robin is a biointensive, herbicide , and pesticide free farm just outside of Traverse City in Williamsburg Michigan. We strive to preserve farmings genetic diversity by using heirloom seeds, and heritage breeds. We believe in using growing practices that leave the land better than we found it.
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