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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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Calendar on Sale
I have finished the calendar this second. And I have just discovered a CYBER sale on the site that prints it. Otherwise it is just getting too expensive. The SALE is for today and tomorrow and is significant. 55% off. If you want to take advantage of this – Send me an email with your email…
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Back on Form
Timatanga Moana our kunekune pig is back on form. Tima went out into the field with her common law husband Tane Mahuta today for the first time in ages and when Ton brought them back in … she, ignoring Tane’s warnings about stairs, … – swung out to Starboard, came up onto the verandah and overturned everything…
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The Northerly
In New Zealand a Northerly is a warm wind. Out here in America a Northerly is exactly the opposite. COLD! I won’t tell you how long it has taken me to get used to that. And yesterday The Northerly wind blew rain right through thebarn and into everyones faces. I still opened all the barn doors…
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A Gentle Day
Thanksgiving is my favourite American holiday. Mainly because there are no expectation of gifts or silly songs or garish decorations and you only have to eat once that day. It is all about the food and family and friends. Of course as I am a New Zealander I don’t have to cook a Thanksgiving lunch. My…
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