Hello farm fans!  It is a beautiful July morning here in central NY!  I spent the morning sending in applications for additional markets in Syracuse, and one for the Madison County Ag Expo.  We're expanding our marketing efforts and hope that the Syracuse markets work out.  So far, I've found the clientele in Syracuse area very receptive and happy to meet the actual person who grew the great veggies and herbs they're buying.  Also going to give the Cazenovia Farmer's Market a try this summer.  It would be more sustainable for us to sell there on Saturdays rather than travel to Hamilton.  It is a smaller venue, but our proximitiy begs us to try it. 
    So, regarding the title of this entry....We'd like to officially announce the impending arrival of our child in December!  Yes, Beck is pregnant!!  Apparently Joe planted some seeds in March before she had departed to the farm.  We're super excited, and marvel at the accidental perfect timing.  I will continue farming till October, and then head to Bethlehem for my last few weeks of pregnancy, delivering in Pennsylvania.  Winter will find this farming couple enjoying family time and making plans for the spring.  I will start seeds at home, then the babe and I will head to NY in May to begin sowing and transplanting.  I'm very thankful to spend farm down time nurturing our new family.  It is a magical sensation feeling "quickening" for the first time.  We look forward to raising a child on the farm and introducing it to the intelligent, pro-active group of people in our circle of friends.  We already know the sex, so if you want to know, write me an email at auntbee@auntbeesfarm.com.  I don't want to divulge the infomation to those who want to be surprised!
    Our livestock collection is increasing this week with the addition of 12 Wyandotte chickens.  We ordered them online and my sis has been caring for them till yesterday.  Their first night went well, and Bernie is wondering why he can't go in the chicken tractor with them.  They're slightly larger than songbirds right now, and will grow to be 8-10 pounds, yielding eggs and meat for the farm.  We expect to harvest a few birds before winter, and then keep the rest for egg production.  They're so cute with their black and white markings.  We're starting to figure out which ones are roosters and hens; the little combs are beginning to fill out now.  It has been well over 10 years since I've kept birds, so it is fun to observe them feeding and scratching. I also look forward to hitching Bernie to the chicken tractor, using his strength to move it to a new spot in the garden.  He wears the harness with pride and will enjoy his new job.

 

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