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Winter has finally come to Indiana

1/12/2016

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We've had an unusually warm winter so far, like most of the country. My oh my, though, what a change in the last two days!  Winter has come to the farm and everyone is playing in the snow.

​Happy New Year to all!
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Spring Cleaning

5/9/2014

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That was a long, cold winter.

The past few weeks have been filled with glorious weather.  The streak of cold weather, gray days and snow has ended.  And, each week, the weather has gotten that much warmer.

It's working time now on the farm.  The harsh winter certainly left its mark.  The team has been fixing fences and gates, cleaning out the stalls and barn, tilling the garden (a lot), replanting the worn out pasture, and more.

The cows are loving the grass and warmer temperatures, lying in the sun, enjoying the warmth.

Even the barn cats have relaxed and can be found stretched out in the cool grass of spring.

What is your crew working on? What needs attention after the long winter?  What part of Spring farm/garden work is your favorite?

Share your Spring moments with us!
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Restoring the barn

3/20/2014

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With tears running down my cheeks, I pulled the first old board off of the barn.  With his arm around my shoulder, Rick said, “We don’t have to do this, we can stop right now.”  

But I knew we were to the point of no return. Just as my father had built the barn by hand, we were going to restore it by hand.


Continue reading about restoring the barn

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the polar vortex of 2014

1/11/2014

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Just after the New Year's holiday, the Midwest braced for the first major weather event in 2014: the Polar Vortex.  People across the Eastern half of the country prepared for bitter cold temperatures, far below zero in many cases.  

Here at RFD Farms, we knew there would be at least 2 full days of sub-zero temperatures. Knowing that cold temperatures were coming, we spent time beforehand preparing.  We made sure there were fresh hay bales, fresh straw, and access to the barns for shelter. Most importantly, we made sure that we were prepared for frozen water. All of the animals on the farm were going to need plenty of fresh water to help regulate their bodies and endure the cold temperatures.

The entire herd did great through-out the cold weather.  Today, just 5 days after the low of -15, it's a balmy 45 degrees out and we spent the day cleaning up and enjoying time outside.

It was just another opportunity for the entire family to work together.

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    Debbie Flohr
    I was raised here as a little girl and now care for the land and our herd with my husband Rick. 

    Amy Sciano 
    After moving back home from Denver, Debbie's daughter and son-in-law now live on the Homestead property with their sons, Gus and Jonah and daughter, Francesca

    Michael Sciano
    Although he grew up in the city, Michael has fallen in love with farm life since moving from Denver with Amy.

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