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
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Clear Invasives from Pastures
The Farm Missouri, United StatesTraditional SkillsA pair of leather gloves, a slightly dull sickle, and the delusional optimism of a sunny morning. My mission: take down a small army of Asian Honeysuckle, Canadian thistle and …
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Fence Building and Repair
The Farm Missouri, United StatesInfrastructureBuilding and repairing fence is less of a job and more of a "forced romance" between me and a thousand pounds of unruly metal wire. The day usually starts with …
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Foraging Morel Mushrooms
Traditional SkillsForaging for morels is part Easter egg hunt, part high-stakes treasure hunt, and 100% woodland magic! When spring wakes up, these brainy, honeycomb-textured treasures pop up around dead elms or in old orchards, playing hide-and-seek with your eyes. It’s a "springy" adventure where we find ourselves walking like a zombie, staring intently at the ground, …
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Flowering Dogwoods are Blooming
The Farm Missouri, United StatesWhat Nature's DoingWhen 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 …
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White-tailed Fawns are Born
The Farm Missouri, United StatesWhat Nature's DoingMost does produce twins after their first year. Newborns are hidden in dense cover or tall grass for the first few weeks to avoid predators and are often left alone …
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Making Redbud Jelly
The Farm Missouri, United StatesTraditional SkillsWe'll turn our backyard’s pink explosion into something edible! With a big basket we'll strip some of the gorgeous magenta blooms from the Eastern Redbud branches—they taste surprisingly like tart. The result? A stunning, jewel-toned, jelly that smells slightly floral and tastes like a delicate blend of strawberry and grape. It’s sweet, floral, and …
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Turkeys Hatch
The Farm Missouri, United StatesWhat Nature's DoingHens typically lay their eggs in April and begin a 28-day incubation period, resulting in the hatching of young poults around this time. While most hatching occurs early, renesting attempts can lead to broods appearing as late as August. Young turkeys (poults) are mobile and able to feed themselves within a day or two of …
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Bobwhite Quail Hatch
The Farm Missouri, United StatesWhat Nature's DoingWhile early broods hatch in June, nesting is prolonged, with significant numbers of chicks hatching through July, August, and sometimes into early September. Once the full clutch is laid, eggs …
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Summer 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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Devil’s Oven 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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False Fall 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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Second Summer 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 …