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I am Cecilia. A New Zealander who farms in Illinois.
My farms are organic and regenerative and full of stories. I have been writing here about environmentally sustainable farming and food and travel since 2011.
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Why Comments are the Life Blood of A Blog
Your blog post is the beginning of a conversation. It is a long letter written with care. So the most wonderful compliment we can get is a letter in return – in the form of a comment. This is why we have the comments section. Don’t ignore this section – it is of paramount importance…
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Excuse Me. Hullo? It is March!! What is with the Snow!?
Excuse Me. I am so sorry to intrude I know you weather gods are hopelessly busy I don’t mean to be a bother I know you are in meetings about the present climate situation And there are more pressing concerns I do understand But If you have a few moments I would be so grateful…
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Easier than Irish Soda Bread: Make Irish Soda Farls
It is St Patricks day here in the USA and you might want to add a little Irish Soda Bread to your dinner. Or even easier: Make Soda Farl. Only four ingredients and they take literally minutes to put together. Easy. Simple. Fast. These are my favourite words when it comes to a recipe. You…
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We are the People with a Planet
How lucky we are to have a Planet. Its a big responsibility. – A planet all of our own. I said. – I write about how we can look after it. I said. There was a pause. – But, what should I do first? He said. My optometrist gazed deeply into my eyes. Optometrists do…
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Establishing Order after Winter Changed Things
Farmers and gardeners spend a good deal of their time (and sleep) planning the changes. Trying to establish some kind of order on a sustainably managed property with so many moving parts is a tough task. And sustaining those changes is difficult. We need to make peace with the fact that things will change all…
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FreeBee the adorable 450 pound Sitting Hog
FreeBee the 450+ pound rescue hog who sits all day, like a sitting bull but sweeter.
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