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- Jun 7
- 4 min
Life on The Homestead Lately
I haven't written in some time.... so, I thought I'd share a little round up of homestead and ranch life...
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- Mar 16
- 2 min
How Could You?
We get asked two questions a lot: Q: "Do you raise cows for dairy? ...or beef (*stated in a fearful whisper*)?" A: Beef! Q: "How could...
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- Feb 22
- 3 min
Longhorns on Long Swamp
It's 3 a.m. and I am wide awake, jitters running through me anticipating our trip to pick up a new (relatively intimidating new breed)...
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- Jan 16
- 2 min
Ranch Operations Round-Up
We started our weekend in bed, making cattle deals over coffee before 7:00am. If that doesn't sound appealing, cattle ranching might not...
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- Dec 7, 2021
- 2 min
Dirigo Ranch Beef
It all came together this past Sunday - cattle have hit the ranch. We took on 2 black angus steer to set off our beef venture! So far,...
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- Nov 29, 2021
- 2 min
Standing Outside the Fire
In the midst of job changes and holidays approaching, the Homestead Husband found himself with just enough time to finalize clearing the...
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- Nov 8, 2021
- 1 min
Till The Cows Come Home
This is the first step of many, but an exciting one, as it gave shape to the vision.
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- Oct 22, 2021
- 3 min
We're Just Blowin' Smoke
If you know us, you know we prioritize good eats. One of the Homestead Husband's passions is smoked meats. It's somewhat of an art,...
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- Jul 28, 2021
- 3 min
Where Do We Go From Here?
Once we get into a routine with our upcoming "new normal" we plan to continue working toward our larger ranch goals...
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- Mar 25, 2021
- 2 min
Out Like a Lamb...
We were pretty bummed because we are super motivated and the weather was perfect on the very first day of Spring 2021...
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- Mar 17, 2021
- 4 min
Baa-Baa Black Sheep...
We have never done this before. That being said, we have done our research, watched tutorials, spoke with veteran Shepherds...
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- Mar 2, 2021
- 1 min
Famous in a Small Town
The town of Berwick, Maine is on the boarder of New Hampshire. We are fairly rural, but not far from the shores of Maine's beautiful...
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- Sep 24, 2020
- 3 min
Barn Building Series: Won't Stop 'Till It's Done
The exterior of our barn structure is finally wrapped up, along with a significant paddock fence. This was a huge accomplishment that took
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- Sep 23, 2020
- 3 min
Farewell to Yoga 2020
Tonight was the last yoga class on our ranch for the 2020 season. As I sit here and reflect on our evenings together, I have a heart so...
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- Mar 14, 2020
- 2 min
Barn Building Series: Saddle Up
We obtained the building permit for our barn. While this is just one step in a long line of phases to completion, it is a big one.
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- Feb 17, 2020
- 3 min
Barn Building Series: The Roots
We have already begun the nitty gritty - the research - meeting with the town and asking what steps were required. We have also begun the pr
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- Feb 17, 2020
- 3 min
Barn Building Series: The Roots
We have already begun the nitty gritty - the research - meeting with the town and asking what steps were required. We have also begun the pr
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- Dec 5, 2019
- 3 min
How to Move a Homestead
To answer the question: Yes, it is going to be challenging.
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