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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


  • COLDER

    COLDER

    The weather channel says it is getting colder.  It is 40F/4C and windy this morning.  Time for an extra layer when I go outside. 

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  • SLEEPS WITH PIGS

    SLEEPS WITH PIGS

    Sleeps with PIgs

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  • PLAY CLOTHES

    PLAY CLOTHES

    lots and lots of mud

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  • WATCHING CLOSELY

    WATCHING CLOSELY

    wet and soggy again

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  • GUESS WHAT?

    GUESS WHAT?

    The little cats have discovered that milking time means free hot milk.  So now there is a full crew of cats perched on beams and doors and gates all over the barn,  waiting patiently for the pump to turn off when they silently converge on the milking room. Guess what Aunty is up to?  I…

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