Busy, busy, busy......

We've been on the go the last few days. Friday night was the Natural Harvest Food Co-op's (if you haven't checked out their new website..you should)  annual meeting. Since we sell our pork at Natural Harvest, we were invited to put up an informational display. Maggie Montgomery of KAXE radio gave us an interesting talk about her year of eating locally. She and her husband ate a 100 mile diet for a year! Wow. Hats off to them. A great dinner showcasing local producers was served. I had a pleasant evening visiting with some awfully nice folks.

The next day Shannon, Maggie (our daughter Maggie, not Maggie Montgomery from KAXE, of course!), and I set up the same table at the Mtn. Iron Community Center for the first annual  Iron Range Earthfest. It was an expo sort of thing with a focus on sustainable living. I was very impressed with the variety of vendors and displays and thought the turnout was great for a first year event. I look forward to next year.

Sunday kicked off our daughter, Taylor's, horse competition season. In order to be at the WSCA show on time we had to leave by 6 AM and didn't get home until 9 at night. She  had a good time and did well - so it was worth it. Luckily Shannon was home to chore morning and night. Although when he calls Roo in for milking, so doesn't come very well. For some reason she comes better for me. We need to work on that.

Tuesday, I attended a conference in Duluth. In the first session, local producers had an opportunity to meet buyers from restaurants who were interested in serving local food. In the second session, we listened to people who make their farms more profitable by either offering guest accomodations, tours, educational classes, or festivals. It was food for thought.

Today I am staying home to  farm and keep house (after the last few days the housekeeping is sorely needed!)