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Agritourism Farm Stories

The Joys of Livestock Cuddling: A Unique Farm Stay Experience

Goat Yoga hit the big time a few years ago. Started on a whim by Lainey Morse in 2016 when a yoga teacher suggested offering a class in the field with Lainey's goats, her Original Goat Yoga craze took off not only across the country but around the world. It was one of those silly ideas that livestock owners have known like... forever. Some of our animals can be down-right affectionate.

Oct 9, 2024

#alpacas #horses #cows #donkeys #cuddling

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The Joy of a Good Farmoir: Farm Life Revealed

Has a farmoir ever been part of your reading list or suggested for your book club? What’s a farmoir, you ask? “Farmoir” is an abbreviation for “farm memoir” (because saying farm memoir three times fast is a tongue twister). Great for summer reading. Great for book clubs.

Sep 5, 2023

#farm #farm books #farm life #farm stories #farmoir

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Harvesting Happiness: Experience The Joy of Pizza Farms

Hawkins Family Farm, North Manchester, IN

Jun 2, 2023

#farmstay #pizza farms #farmstays #pizza #pizza farm

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Discover Earthing On A Farm For Mental Health Awareness Month

It may come as a surprise to some, but staying on a farm can have proven mental health benefits. In acknowledgement of Mental Health Awareness Month, we have explored one of many therapeutic techniques that can be implemented on your next farm stay vacation: earthing.

May 1, 2023

#farmstay #agritourism #farm stay #farmstays #earthing

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Learn About Responsible Land Stewardship with Abby Abbott-Rider of Thistle Byre Farm

Thistle Byre farm is a family farm located in Burnettsville, Indiana with over 80 acres of pastures, gardens, and woodlands. It is owned and operated by Abby Abbott-Rider and her husband Jeff Rider. Abby is passionate about sustainable agriculture, healthy, NON-GMO food and sharing her quiet, tranquil property with anyone who wants to learn about sustainable, healthy living.

Feb 1, 2023

#family farm #cows #pigs #hair sheep #Indiana

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More Farms Offering Farm Stays Identify as Regenerative. What Does That Mean?

What does it mean to be regenerative and why is this word popping up in everything from travel to lifestyles to farming?

Jun 15, 2022

#regenerative #biodiversity #Farming #grazing #pasture

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A Labor of Love at Scurlock Farms in Georgetown, TX

Scurlock Farms is a multi-generational labor of love. Currently owned by Dan and Sheron Scurlock, they have taken Sheron’s family farm to new levels and have touched the lives of visitors from around the world and the hearts of the community they pour so much into.

Jan 20, 2021

#Texas #farm stay #family vacation #farm chores #goats

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Farms + WiFi = Remote School Learning

Sep 23, 2020

#farm stay #family #remote learning #wifi

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Seasonal Recipe: Arugula, Peach and Blue Cheese Salad

Arugula, Peach and Blue Cheese Salad from Cook With What You Have

Jul 17, 2020

#seasonal #recipes #farm to table #abundance #cook with what you have

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Hidden away in the Blue Ridge Mountains: East Fork Farm, Marshall, North Carolina

Taking on a farm as a second career always seems like a good idea from afar, especially if the farm is in North Carolina and you are in New York. Well, maybe that isn’t quite fair. John and Mina Piraino were looking for a slower, more sustainable lifestyle as empty nesters, and the thought of working outside appealed to John, a mechanical engineer by training. Two of their children already lived in Greenville SC, and it felt like everyone in the family was moving south.

May 4, 2020

#sheep #North Carolina #chickens #Great Pyrenees #grist mill