To every thing there is a season

Life has its ups and downs, doesn’t it?

To say that the past month has been unusual would be an understatement. Each of us has experienced some degree of change to life. For some the change is minor, and for others, the rug has been pulled out and a new, unfamiliar, unwelcome rug set in its place.

At times like this, it’s natural to wonder what the future holds; yet, we can’t know that. We can speculate, or even worry, but we cannot know what lies ahead until it opens out before us like the sunrise each day. If you’re like me, that’s very frustrating. For others, it’s an adventure, and they’re making the most of it. I do admire that kind of attitude. Maybe I’ll get there some day. You see, I’m a hugger, and anything that interferes with me giving special customers a big ol’ hug is absolutely cramping my style. But this too shall pass.

Here at the farm, things are progressing pretty much as usual for any year. The coyotes are out in force and I worry at night about the broiler chickens on pasture. We’ve received three shipments so far and I will never get tired of fuzzy yellow chicks. I worry about the pullets piling up in the corner and smothering. Winter is past, and it’s been just a little too warm, and a little too wet, and when this quits it will get a little too hot and dry. It’s time for the earth to be tilled and furrowed and seeds to be laid down and covered, until their tiny bodies change and emerge in a different form—an exciting, enthralling form, if you were to ask me. It is an intensely ‘expectant’ season. We’re looking for sprouts, pulling young weeds, watching for the first signs of bloom and bud. Keeping an eagle-eye out for harmful pests and beneficial ones as well. Expectancy is a stimulating thing, and we’re even expecting another grandchild to greet this season. I think it will arrive somewhere between the first broiler chickens and the first picking of green beans.

We have received quite a bit more contact regarding chicken meat, eggs, produce and vegetable plants for sale, which is encouraging. I’d love to see more folks growing their own food. And I love to talk about gardening (so call me if you have questions). My sympathy goes out to everyone who doesn’t have a freezer full of chicken and pork, fresh eggs, canned goods in the cupboard, and sunshine on their back. We will have to work together to get that changed for you!

It’s the time of year to get our knees and hands dirty, our brows sweating as we labor to grow a little something so our bellies can be full of nutritious food; and let us look around us locally for opportunities to do someone a good turn, because if you seek them you will find them.

For updates on our vegetable & herb plants, eggs, produce and the beginning of chicken meat availability, follow us on Facebook, where I’ll also post information on delivery days and how those work.

Feel free to contact me with questions or orders using the contact form on our website here: https://www.shakykfarm.com/contact OR give me a call using the phone number below!

Take care of yourselves! Wash your hands and stop touching your faces!

Until next time—

Billianne

Shaky K Farm

501-654-4076