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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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HOW MANY ANGELS
How many angels can dance on the head of a pin. A medieval question. Philosophy or physics. It is a beautiful image of course. Dancing angels on shiny pins. Angels. Ghosts. Infinity. Transparent. Pointless.
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THE FARMER WHO BAKED
Plenty of farmers bake! But yesterday I was tired ( the mill has exploded with orders what with the holiday season AND the new website). So I was feeling a little weary.
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PUTTING PIGS TO BED
Tane, the old cripple KuneKune boar has terrible arthritis – though he is looking fatter and shinier than ever this winter – needs to be snuggled down into a deep bed of straw with his blankie and more straw on top.
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