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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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LATEST POSTS


  • GET READY

    GET READY

    Yesterday was calm and though cold with little sun the animals and I chalked it up as a good day.  We have had so much wind lately that when it is still it feels both ominous and charmed all at once. 

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  • POT LID

    POT LID

    The clouds sat on our heads like bubbling pot lids yesterday while the winds raged beneath. 

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  • THE BARN

    THE BARN

    Did I tell you that our insurance company has taken the barn off their list and will not insure it anymore?  Is it insure or ensure? I must look that up. 

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  • ACROSS THE WAY

    ACROSS THE WAY

    The cows across the way are healthy and happy. Manu and Poppy are together. Though we only have Manu’s nose so you are going to have to take my word for it. And back in the home barn.  And now I must away!  I have another very fast moving day. I need to drag my…

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  • MAIN STREET

    MAIN STREET

    Yesterday afternoon – Camera House and I visited a little local town for Christmas on Main Street. 

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  • THE TONGUE

    THE TONGUE

    Do you see it? That little full-to-the-brim milk tongue. 

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