May 30, 2026, the 150th day of 2026
Finally a Farm Swap
We finally had a farm swap again! It was a little one, a little start to get it going. A lot of bigger cities in the area had one as well to... View MoreMay 30, 2026, the 150th day of 2026
Finally a Farm Swap
We finally had a farm swap again! It was a little one, a little start to get it going. A lot of bigger cities in the area had one as well today, so they had quite a bit of competition.
But it is a good location for a lot of people in the area, especially ones that don't have enough to sell at the bigger venues, or don't want to travel that far to look for additions to their farm.
And knowing there is a place to sell close by, more farmers who do not have a lot to sell, can sell there.
It is why local Farmers' Markets work so well. They are able to bring together farmers selling there produce, whether weekly or here and there, during the seasons it is open. Farmers can plan for it. Local areas work best for local farmers.
There will be at least three more farm swaps this year, so that will give time to get it worked out, and see if anything needs to be changed for next year.
Today there were not that many farmers selling, but we did get an adult female turkey for our Tom, which we were happy to find. It really was an answer to prayers. Most turkeys in the area are raised for meat. Those birds get fat and heavy and don't live very long.
This one was perfect as we raise ours for eggs. Besides, having the Tom turkey strutting his stuff is just so spectacular and he needs his female. And God knew that!
We made some contacts with those selling, which is always a useful thing between fellow farmers. I am so glad that someone took the initiative to get this thing going.
I look forward to going to each one and checking out what they have, even if we are not in the market for anything in particular thst month. It is good to have that opportunity.
It was a great event for us. It did not need to be large for us to find our turkey. It just needed the right vendor. It was a blessing to be able to find what we needed and to share information with one another.
Our Tom looked so happy to meet his lady. And though she will need time to feel comfortable in her new location before they can hang out together, he knows that she is here.
Farming may be hard work with long hours and the unexpected happens so often that it becomes normal, still it is a blessed life, a full life. It is the kind of life that keeps us connected to God as we deal with His wondrous creation and all the ups and downs of it!
Stay strong! Cherish your slice of God's creation.
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