Farm News – Our buddy Zeke
It is with sadness that I report the sudden loss of our donkey, “Zeke”. He was the leader of the pack on our farm. But, it is with celebration that I write this blog. What a true and trusted friend…
J. F. Brown Real Estate and Theater at Lime Kiln
On Sunday, August 28th, J.F. Brown Real Estate is helping to bring “The Steel Wheels” to Lime Kiln Theater. J.F. Brown Real Estate is sponsoring the event for the benefit of the S.P.C.A. to aid in their efforts to help…
Lexington’s Annual 4th of July Balloon Rally
July is right around the corner which means balloons will fill the skies of Lexington. Join us for the annual 4th of July Balloon Rally! http://www.lexingtonvirginia.com/balloon.htm
78th Annual Historic Garden Week in Virginia
House and Garden Tours presented by the Garden Club of Virginia April 16-23, 2011 For More Information: www.vagardenweek.org
Grass Fed Beef Farm in Lexington, VA
After raising grass fed beef now for well over a year on our farm here in Lexington, Virginia, I am happy to report that the farm now hosts 11 very happy and healthy bovines. They have plenty of grass to…
When Storms Converge: Lessons of the Dust Bowl
This is the 1st time I have contemplated a guest blog, but when I read this paper about the Dust Bowl, I immediately thought of including it on our site. With the issues of land and how we live upon…
Rotational Grazing
After years of wanting to do so, I just had delivered 13 head of livestock to our farm near Lexington, Virginia. I’ve been so acquainted with grass fed beef for many decades and that’s the only kind of beef we…
Bolt from the Blue
Having just painted the house for our oldest daughter’s wedding, it has been frustrating to my wife and me that the barn swallows have wanted to build so many nests in every exterior nook and cranny of our house. They…
Goshen Pass and the Maury River
It’s nice to have rain when it’s dry, and this Spring has had plenty of moisture. It’s good for everything: crops, hay, grass for livestock, flora and fauna, gardens, and of course, the water table and drinking water. But, we…