Follow Along with Our Annual Farm Events!
Be part of the journey. We invite you to experience the magic of the changing seasons. Come along for a year of farm adventures, including animal updates and behind-the-scenes moments—right from the first sprout of spring to the golden harvest. Don’t miss a single chapter of our annual story; join us for the seasonal fun!
Events for May 2, 2026
Cedar Tree Harvesting
There’s no smell quite like freshly cut cedar in springtime, especially when the sap is running and it’s acting like glue-remover on the bark! I’m standing here in the middle of my clearing, bark-spud in hand, looking at a pile of cedar that's about to become the sturdy structures for future projects. I start at …
Coyotes Pups are Born
Breeding occurs earlier in the year, peaking from mid-February into early March, with a gestation period of roughly 60 to 63 days. April through May is a high-activity period as parents hunt more to feed their young, often leading to increased sightings and potential conflicts. Both parents care for the pups, which start emerging from …
Spring Turkey Season
Spring turkey hunting is essentially a high-stakes, caffeine-fueled chess match played in a sunrise-lit, waking forest. It is arguably one of the most interactive hunts, where you are not just waiting, but actively screaming (via calls) at a bird that often screams back in a boisterous, adrenaline-pumping gobble that makes the hair on your neck …
Flowering Dogwoods are Blooming
When the dogwoods bloom, it's as if the forest decided to throw a fancy white-and-pink party to celebrate spring! These trees shake off the winter blues, covering their branches in showy, star-shaped bracts (which are actually modified leaves, not petals!) before the green foliage even appears. It’s a brief, magical, two-week spectacle that makes …
BAM Ozark Conference
Strike while the iron is hot! The Blacksmith Association of Missouri (BAM) proudly invites you to the Annual Ozark Conference. Set at the spacious Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, Â promising a weekend filled with heritage skill-sharing, and community; offering huge indoor spaces for demonstrations to guarantee a great event regardless of the weather. Plenty of …