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50 Ways To Experience Farm Life This Summer
We've curated a list of 50 incredible ways to fully embrace farm life this summer. From cuddling with baby animals and collecting fresh eggs for a farm-to-table breakfast to brushing horses and herding sheep with loyal farm dogs, each experience promises to be both educational and unforgettable.
Jul 18, 2023
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The Farm Store: The Vitality of a Small Farm
There are many ways to commemorate your next farm stay experience but we must say, shopping at the farm store is one of the tastier (and fun!) ways to bring the farm home with you. Farm stores come in all shapes and sizes from bread buggies to farmer's markets to subscription CSA boxes -- each farm has their own unique way of sharing the goods they produce.
Jun 27, 2023
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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
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Springtime = Baby Animals!
When it comes to farming, winter tends to be a welcome respite -- depending on where you live of course -- where planning for the next season by cozy fires is the standard. After so much time indoors though, many farmers look forward to "springing into action" when the cold begins to subside and they begin planting their seedlings in greenhouses and, of course, readying themselves for the onslaught of baby animals that are about to arrive!
Apr 5, 2023
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Ask Me Anything: 10 Questions About Farm Stays by Sheron Scurlock of Scurlock Farms
This post originally appeared on the Scurlock Farms blog on October 18, 2022. It is reposted with permission.
Dec 15, 2022
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My Stay at a Vermont Farm Bed & Breakfast by Sveva Marcangeli
Liberty Hill Farm Inn, owned by Beth and Bob Kennett, have been bringing people together from all corners of the world under one roof since 1984. Having recently welcomed a seasoned global traveler Sveva Marcangeli to the farm, they were left with more than a heartfelt guestbook entry, rather an inspiring testament on the importance of community, connecting to your local farmer, and practicing gratitude. Take a moment to read an excerpt from her beautifully written piece below, and then follow the link for the whole article.
Dec 1, 2022
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Joy Blooms in Montana
Today we'd like to introduce you to Gene and Julie from Blooming Joy Farm in Ronan, Montana. This farm and its hosts receive glowing reviews - with gorgeous scenery, a relaxing atmosphere and hospitality that's "above and beyond"! Read on for our Q&A with Julie:
Oct 24, 2022
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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
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Fat Sheep Farm in Hartland, VT Offers Farm Life Up Close and Personal
Fat Sheep Farm is owned and operated by farmers Todd and Suzy Heyman-Kaplan. Their farm is located just south of Woodstock, Vermont, folded into the picturesque New England countryside like the farms you see in magazines. We asked them a few questions we thought travelers might want to know about their farm and why they offer a farm stay in lovely cabins they built on property overlooking their fields.
Nov 11, 2020
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Farms + WiFi = Remote School Learning
Farms + WiFi = Remote School Learning
Sep 23, 2020
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A conversation with Sarah Parker of Blind Buck Valley Farmstead in Salem, New York
We tried something a little different this time with our profile of Blind Buck Valley Farmstead! (It's our first time attempting a video blog, so please forgive a couple of moments where the sound dropped out a bit.)
May 21, 2020
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