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
-
-
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 …
-
Valentine’s Weekend
The Farm Missouri, United StatesHolidayOur 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, while Sunday winds down with lazy, indulgent meals. It's a full three days of treats, laughter, and appreciation for each other ending everyday with Hallmark …
-
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 …
-
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 …
-
-
Cedar Tree Harvesting
The Farm Missouri, United StatesTraditional SkillsThere’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 …
-
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 shifts between extreme cold and warm temperatures, often occurring within the same week.
-
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 …
-
-
Wean the Winter Piglets
The Farm Missouri, United StatesLivestockWeaning 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. …
-
Eastern Redbuds are Blooming
What Nature's DoingAs the winter chill finally breaks, the Eastern Redbud stages a breathtaking, magenta-pink magic trick! Often called the "harbinger of spring," these cheerful understory trees don't bother waiting for leaves to appear. Instead, they explode in a profusion of rosy, pea-shaped blossoms that cover their bare branches and even sprout directly from the trunk in …
-
Coyotes Pups are Born
The Farm Missouri, United StatesWhat Nature's DoingBreeding 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
The Farm Missouri, United StatesTraditional SkillsSpring 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 …
-
-
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 …