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!

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  • Winter Farrowing

    The Farm Missouri, United States
    Livestock

    Outside, in the woods, Momma Sows are creating their own cozy, chaotic world. After a solid day of intense "nesting"—rearranging straw like a pig interior decorator—they'll finally settle down with a happy, heavy flop, letting out a series of deep, guttural grunts. Then, the magic happens! Every 15–30 minutes, with a grand, dramatic push, out …

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  • Spring of Deception Begins

    The 13 "seasons" of Missouri reflect the region's unpredictable, rapidly changing weather, joking that it's rarely just summer, winter, spring, or fall. This popular Midwestern cultural meme highlights frequent, abrupt shifts between extreme cold and warm temperatures, often occurring within the same week.

  • Valentine’s Weekend

    The Farm Missouri, United States
    Holiday

    Our Valentine’s weekend is a marathon of love, kicking off Friday with a cozy movie night featuring heart-shaped snacks. Saturday is for an adventurous outing or a fun DIY craft, …

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  • Third Winder/Polar Vortex Begins

    The 13 "seasons" of Missouri reflect the region's unpredictable, rapidly changing weather, joking that it's rarely just summer, winter, spring, or fall. This popular Midwestern cultural meme highlights frequent, abrupt shifts between extreme cold and warm temperatures, often occurring within the same week.

  • Mud Season/The Pollening Begins

    The 13 "seasons" of Missouri reflect the region's unpredictable, rapidly changing weather, joking that it's rarely just summer, winter, spring, or fall. This popular Midwestern cultural meme highlights frequent, abrupt shifts between extreme cold and warm temperatures, often occurring within the same week.

  • Cedar Tree Harvesting

    The Farm Missouri, United States
    Traditional Skills

    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 …

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  • Spring Begins

    The 13 "seasons" of Missouri reflect the region's unpredictable, rapidly changing weather, joking that it's rarely just summer, winter, spring, or fall. This popular Midwestern cultural meme highlights frequent, abrupt …

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  • Tornado Season Begins

    The 13 "seasons" of Missouri reflect the region's unpredictable, rapidly changing weather, joking that it's rarely just summer, winter, spring, or fall. This popular Midwestern cultural meme highlights frequent, abrupt shifts between extreme cold and warm temperatures, often occurring within the same week.

  • Wean the Winter Piglets

    The Farm Missouri, United States
    Livestock

    Weaning piglets is basically a rowdy piglet graduation ceremony—complete with graduation screams! It is the high-energy process of transitioning piglets from an all-you-can-drink warm milk buffet to "big pig" food. The separation from mom causes a chorus of loud, characteristic "calls" as they realize the milk bar is closed. Piglets spend the first few days …

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  • Humming Birds Arrive

    The Farm Missouri, United States
    What Nature's Doing

    The "Hummingbird Highway" is officially open at Hewnhaven! Our tiny, speedy summer residents have returned to Southern Missouri, buzzing around the feeders and battling over the best nectar spots. Come watch these iridescent aerial acrobats fuel up; it’s a tiny, high-speed, sugar-fueled show you won't want to miss! Event Highlights: Aerial Battles: Watch the feisty …

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  • Coyotes Pups are Born

    The Farm Missouri, United States
    What Nature's Doing

    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 …

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  • Spring Turkey Season

    The Farm Missouri, United States
    Traditional Skills

    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 …

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