Christmas is always a wonderful time at Reedy Fork Farm. It’s cliched, but there really is something about family and friends gathering at the old homestead each year. It warms the heart to think about the love and faith that have been shared from Season to Season – not to mention all the stockings hung …
The Cow Zone
Your Journey into The Four Dimensions of a Cow’s Stomach You unlock this barn door with the key of curiosity. Beyond it is another dimension, a dimension of sound…..”MOOOOO….”. A dimension of sight….”Wow, that’s a healthy looking cow!” A dimension of mind…”Did she say 4 stomachs? Really?” You’re moving into a land of rolling green …
Beautiful Eggs from Beautiful Chickens
Take a look at these amazing eggs from one of our organic chicken feed customers! She generously allowed us to share this picture. Take it from us – these eggs taste wonderful!
Thanksgiving and Gingerbread!
Hayley made gingerbread men for all the little grandchildren in our family. Here’s a picture of her, the delicious cookies, and part of the Thanksgiving Day spread from the Farm!
Thanksgiving Recipes from Reedy Fork Farm
Living on the farm, it won’t come as a surprise that our family is blessed with some really great cooks. As we approach Thanksgiving, we’d like to share a couple of our favorite recipes with you. These recipes have both been passed down to us. And they’re just GOOD. Before we share, though, we’d like …
The Sustainable Agricultural Conference
We really had such a wonderful time at the Sustainable Agriculture Conference. We met so many wonderful, interesting people – those really interested in growing and eating healthier food. Meeting so many likeminded people was a pleasure – and an encouragement, too. Several times we were asked, “What does ‘grass fed’ mean?” and “What does …
Tapping into the Terrific Talents of the Cow’s Tongue
It’s no secret that we think that cows are fascinating creatures. We thought we’d share with you some facts about one of the many interesting parts of a cow – the tongue. Something’s Missing Up There Did you know that a cow has no top teeth in the front of her mouth? A cow’s tongue …
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Wedding Bells at Reedy Fork!
Last weekend, we celebrated the marriage of our son Taylor Teague and his beautiful new bride Jamie. (Can you tell we had fun?!) As you may know, Taylor is the sixth generation of our family to own Reedy Fork Farm. Our congratulations to Taylor, our best wishes to Jamie, and our love to both.
Why Organic Farmers Love Alfalfa
Alfalfa is a nutritional powerhouse for dairy cows. It’s high in protein, fiber, calcium, vitamins C, E, and K as well as B-complex vitamins. In fact, alfalfa naturally supports lactation, a great bonus on a dairy farm like ours. A high-yield perennial crop, alfalfa is harvested several times a year. Its deep root system makes …
You Are What Your Animals Eat
A nursing mother knows that everything she eats affects her baby. Too much broccoli gives her baby an upset stomach. Garlic bread tonight will flavor her milk tomorrow. And eating enough carrots will give the baby’s stool an orange cast. The same concept is true on the farm: everything that an animal takes in – …
