Well, folks, the snow stuck, and this morning there is a soft dusting of white all over the farm. It's gorgeous and unbelievable! Like I am in Europe again, except I understand people when they speak. I have a long back-log of photos to update and things to talk about. First, things here at the farm have been extremely busy! We had our Harvest Festival, which went fantastic. I roasted pumpkin seeds over a fire with some cool and enthusiastic girl scouts. I had great feedback and talked with people about Heifer's work in the 1st world. Some people come to the farm thinking that Heifer only works in 3rd world countries- we don't, we actually work anywhere there is poverty and hunger. This is something I really like about Heifer. We are also having our Harvest Time program right now, which is a five day program for adults. They come in and learn about all types of cool stuff- chicken raising, cheese making, organic gardening- and are provided with amazing organic meals from the farm. Us volunteers have been eating the leftovers and it's been awesome. Pasture raised chicken and Overlook pork! We've also had tons of groups come through, which is what has been keeping me so very busy these past two-ish weeks. When I have a group that isn't so interested in Heifer, or is not receptive to Heifer's mission, it makes it very very hard to feel like I am doing something that is worthwhile. That's been getting to me a bit, but even in the groups that are not so receptive, there is usually one or two people that are interested, intrigued, and spurred to take action if you will. These one or two people make my job worth it, and I feel good knowing that at the end of their time here at Overlook they are thinking a bit deeper about the complicated issue of poverty and the even more complicated issue of hunger.
Update on the knitting: I have successfully knitted a small rectangle. This stuff is hard!
But! To the photos.

Here at the farm we practice intensive rotational grazing. For an example of how intensive this is, check out these before and after photos of an area grazed by goats and chickens (who prefer to scratch around on shorter grass).






These are both before.

Another before. Look at these buggers go!



Some afters.
Another after. Look at those chickens go to work! This place is currently totally barren, thanks to those amazing goats and chickens and their ability to eat everything. They really keep the farm free of weeds!


I spend alot of time cooking over here to pass the time and relax. Here are some blueberry muffins that I'm really proud of.

There is a small sculpture park in the nearby city of Worcester. It's a toaster van! Is that cool or what?
Speaking of Worcester, I am going to be going there in a few minutes to get some groceries and check out the library, soI do not have time to upload photos of the Harvest Festival. But I did take them, and as soon as I have some extra time I will get back online and upload them for ya'll to check out. Take care everyone!