Mar 162 minHow 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...
Feb 223 minLonghorns on Long SwampIt'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)...
Jan 162 minRanch Operations Round-UpWe started our weekend in bed, making cattle deals over coffee before 7:00am. If that doesn't sound appealing, cattle ranching might not...
Dec 7, 20212 minDirigo Ranch BeefIt 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,...
Nov 29, 20212 minStanding Outside the FireIn the midst of job changes and holidays approaching, the Homestead Husband found himself with just enough time to finalize clearing the...
Nov 8, 20211 minTill The Cows Come HomeThis is the first step of many, but an exciting one, as it gave shape to the vision.
Oct 22, 20213 minWe're Just Blowin' SmokeIf 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,...
Jul 28, 20213 minWhere 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...
Mar 25, 20212 minOut 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...
Mar 17, 20214 minBaa-Baa Black Sheep...We have never done this before. That being said, we have done our research, watched tutorials, spoke with veteran Shepherds...
Mar 2, 20211 minFamous in a Small TownThe 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...
Sep 24, 20203 minBarn Building Series: Won't Stop 'Till It's DoneThe exterior of our barn structure is finally wrapped up, along with a significant paddock fence. This was a huge accomplishment that took
Sep 23, 20203 minFarewell to Yoga 2020Tonight 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...
Mar 14, 20202 minBarn Building Series: Saddle UpWe 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.
Feb 17, 20203 minBarn Building Series: The RootsWe have already begun the nitty gritty - the research - meeting with the town and asking what steps were required. We have also begun the pr
Feb 17, 20203 minBarn Building Series: The RootsWe have already begun the nitty gritty - the research - meeting with the town and asking what steps were required. We have also begun the pr
Oct 17, 20193 minThe One Where They Saved Our Ass(es)...All was calm, all was bright.... Until he came back outside to find our pair of brand new miniature donkeys crossing the road!
Aug 29, 20192 minA Family Tradition"The west was not won on tofu." Right, wrong, or indifferent, even though we're out here in the Northeast, we couldn't agree more with...