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Hay Wagon Rides and Summer Go Hand-in-Hand
We're a long way from those childhoods our grandparents (or great-grandparents?) had, where jumping on top of the hay wagon was a part of the summer fun. Of course, once you got to the barn you were handed a pitchfork to unload the wagon. Luckily there are still some farms that will load up the hay wagon just to give you the experience, with no pitchforks in sight!
Jul 31, 2024
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By Faith Farm in Joelton, Tennessee
By Faith Farm is sited on land that has been farmed since the early 1800s – primarily cattle, tobacco, and vegetables. When the 96-acre farm was bought in 2011 by the Birckheads, it had become fallow, the buildings abandoned, the fields and forests left unattended. For the suburban couple, with no experience in farming (she was an accountant and he was a doctor), this was truly a calling with a mission.
Feb 11, 2020
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Six Farm Stays to Follow on Instagram
It can be difficult to say goodbye to your new "farm family" when vacation is over. You want to hang on to that feeling - the connection and quietude. Farmers are sharing their daily lives with increasing frequency via social media, and one of our favorite ways to see what they're up to is to follow on Instagram. Here, in no particular order, are six farms (with farm stays) to follow on Instagram right now!
Oct 24, 2016
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Stillwaters Farm: Escape the hustle and bustle at this farm stay in the heart of West Tennessee
Stillwaters Farm, located in Henderson, Tennessee, is 131 acres replete with green pastures, shady wooded areas, small ponds, and grassy hay fields. We spoke with Valeria Pitoni about what makes Stillwaters such a special spot.
Mar 14, 2013
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