Author Archives: Joan Falcao

Nature Drama

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Joan Falcao

One of the joys and challenges of farming is not knowing what you will find when you step into the field each morning. Twins! They are somewhat rare for cattle, and as we soon heard from another farmer, you often … Continue reading →

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Magical Season of Calving

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Joan Falcao

What a joyous time of the year, when we turn the cattle out on pasture and get to see the calves nursing. These are the first three — a little bull calf and two heifers. Many more to come, with … Continue reading →

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Our porterhouse on the menu!

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Joan Falcao

Hotel Vermont is now offering our porterhouse steak at their restaurant! You no longer need to know how to cook to enjoy our beef. Juniper Bar & Restaurant’s spring inspired dinner menu addition: bone in steak for two with salads, … Continue reading →

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Where there’s a will…

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Joan Falcao

OK, round two! This calf, with her mom’s cooperation, has figured out how to nurse through the corral panels. It’s a little complicated, since the calf has to turn her head sidewards to get it through the horizontal bars. So … Continue reading →

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2-strand electrical fencing on a pigtail budget

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Joan Falcao

This winter, with all the dry (electrically insulating) snow we have had in Vermont, our attempts to wean 9-month-old calves were thwarted by those who were willing to take a weak hit from the single-strand polywire, in order to continue … Continue reading →

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Lake Champlain Islands Farm & Food Festival

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Joan Falcao

Download in PDF format. Save the date — Sunday, August 30th, 3:00PM-6:00PM —  for our third annual festival.  This year we have so much more to celebrate, with our many partners and sponsors and an expanded program!  In addition to the … Continue reading →

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Encore! August 8 Burger Night!!!

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Joan Falcao

The Accidental Farmer, once again will be hosting his popular Burger Night at Health Hero Farm.  Friday, August 7, 5pm to 8pm.  RAIN OR SHINE.  Inclement weather moves the event indoors, into the 1820’s classic bank barn.

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Winter CSA begins!

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Joan Falcao

Here we go! Welcome to all of you who are going on this journey with us with local, organic food ALL YEAR LONG! Congratulations to you for making such a commitment. It means an awful lot to us! We finally … Continue reading →

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Summer CSA has bountiful finale!

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Joan Falcao

It’s not too late to extend your local-eating season. If you’re interested in staying with the CSA beyond October, we have several options available including vegetables and fruits only. Click HERE for more information. If you need extra produce to … Continue reading →

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Another month of healthy food

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Joan Falcao

It’s not too late to extend your local-eating season. If you’re interested in staying with the CSA beyond October, we have several options available including vegetables and fruits only. Click HERE for more information. Week 13, August 22, newsletter — … Continue reading →

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