by Blackwood Land | Feb 27, 2019
Eighty-seven happy hens now reside in our recently renovated mobile chicken coop, located on the northwest corner of Blackwood (otherwise known as the Coastal Prairie). They are free to roam throughout the day and spend cozy evenings safe inside their new home. The...
by Blackwood Land | Aug 28, 2016
We’re very familiar with commercial farming, where farmers grow their crops to sell and make a profit. Substinence farming, in contrast, is when a farmer grows only what his or her family needs to survive. Substinence farming, most common in under developed countries,...
by Blackwood Land | Aug 10, 2016
Managed grazing is when livestock only graze in one part of a pasture (paddock) at a time, allowing the other parts of the pasture to “rest” in between, which promotes the growth of grasses. Managed grazing is beneficial for two reasons: it ensures the livestock is...
by Blackwood Land | Apr 24, 2015
$10 per person, ages 4 and up On this family-friendly farm tour for ages 4 and up to explore the farm. We’ll explore our gardens where we grow a variety of vegetables and visit some of our farm animals such as our chickens, turkeys and worms. (All children must be...
by Blackwood Land | Apr 24, 2015
This is a special tour of Blackwood. Stroll through the gardens, woods and prairies with one of Blackwood’s staff members and learn about our seasonal highlights. We’ll share our favorite spots and discuss how Blackwood is working toward modeling a closed loop food...
