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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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AT THE KITCHEN DOOR
When I am doing chores Jude comes out of his house and follows us about the farm. He is the sweetest little pig and is my constant companion.
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HOG FIGHTS
I have shifted Molly out of the back field. Poppy just would not let Molly settle in the field down the back. Molly often had scratch marks and bloody noses from getting into battles with Poppy. These are two big sows so when Poppy goes for Molly it is terrifying.
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BATTERY DEPENDENT
A woman was bringing her son out to visit the animals the other day and I said to her just txt when you are close by and I will meet you in the barn. “I don’t txt.” she said. I was suddenly at a loss for words which does not happen often. “Ever?” I managed.…
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OUTSMARTED BY THE DUCKS
Yesterday when I went out to start my chores I was greeted by a string of giggling ducks wandering down the drive. Not good. They should have been in the barn laying. It was not yet light. And all their nests were empty. Not even one egg. The ducks had escaped before laying their eggs.
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IN A MILLION YEARS
For the first time in a million years ( it feels like) I am off out for lunch with a friend!
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