The ebb and flow of the seasons on the farm command a variety of chores and activities.
In addition to the weekly demands of livestock, edibles and creative earthwork projects, there are surprises from week to week that keep everyone on their toes. The farm life is exciting, demanding and unpredictable, full of lessons to be learned and life to be lived. We would’t have it any other way.
Snowy Hog Harvests and Considering Food Choices
This week at ABC acres saw more snow, and thus snow removal, as well as 4 of our heritage hogs being butchered on the farm. While we butcher and process our own poultry for personal [...]
Agritourism & Adventure in the Bitterroot Valley
With the holidays now well behind us, and everyone sinking their teeth into 2017, it appears that now is the time of serious vacation planning for the Spring and Summer ahead - we are especially [...]
More Hawk Attacks Lead to a Hoop House Solution
Reluctantly, winter has temporarily lessened its frigid sub-zero grip on us here in the Bitterroot Valley of Western Montana, allowing some melting of the stockpiled snow, which has been a mixed blessing. The warmer temperatures, [...]
Sharing the Moments: Hogs on the Run, and Hawks on the Hunt
I once had a friend give me advice regarding planning that I have kept in mind over the years, especially as farm manager of ABC acres. It was something to the effect of, "when making [...]
Natural Succession and Pause for Reflection
This past week has been different for me here at ABC acres, signaling the nearing conclusion of my time here, and the coinciding reflection it brings. I told the Southwells my family and I were [...]
ABC acres Seeks Immediate New Hire: Farm Manager
ABC acres, llc Now Hiring: FARM MANAGER ABC acres, a Permaculture Farmstead in Hamilton, Montana, is currently reviewing applications, along with letters of introduction, for the hiring of a new Farm Manager to commence employment [...]