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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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THURSDAY
Merciful heavens how did that happen. Things will be quiet at the mill these next few days with Jill the Miller away on vacation. The skies are so clear and beautiful – no filters or additions necessary! J Tiny meat pies for dinner- with deliciously crispy galette style pastry made with Des Plaines our pastry…
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MORE HAY IN THE BARN
Not cheap but there is less hay around than usual this year and if we stay this dry only one more cut to go probably. Maybe. The weather is the boss out here.
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JUST PUTTERING ALONG
Things are puttering along. Anna has been here almost a month so everyone including me has been very well looked after.
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SCAVENGING
I have always been a serious scavenger when it comes to pig feed. Animals need to eat seasonally too just like humans. We all need variety!
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TIRED LIKE A BRUISE
I passed my PCQI final exam – did I tell you? So now I am the Qualified Individual in charge of Preventative Controls at The Mill. So much for only a little part time job!
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