I first came across this poem, “What are the Days” (Colette Inez – below) when I was a freshman or sophomore in college. It baffled me for the longest time because I thought the attitude it conveyed was a sell out. At that point in my life I wanted to cram as much life as [...]
Growing up, I loved our farm. I loved all the animals, crops, woods, and the lifestyle. Though I was expected to work on the farm, it was clear that I was expected to be something besides a farmer. And when I graduated from high school, I really didn’t want to be a farmer. I didn’t [...]
WHO WE ARE—Swallow Acres Farm was established in July
2007. Then it was just Brooks, Lisa, Roy and Darlene, along
with the cats and the dogs. Clara came along in February
2008. We are a Christian family who believe in the Biblical
mandates of stewardship of the land. We made a
commitment early on to grow with organic methods. Since
we [...]