Bloom Where You're Planted Farm

I just watched the forecast for the coming weekend, and it is SUCH a relief to hear that the rain and cold temperatures we've been having are FINALLY coming to an end!!! 

For those of you who aren't from this area, last Saturday and Sunday we set records for the lowest-ever high temperature, and the earliest snow fall of the season.  We all woke up on Saturday to snowflakes falling and between 1/2 to seven inches of snow on the ground, depending on your location.  Luckily we were on the half-inch side of things, but it was still a blustery, cold day.

It was our third-annual Doggy Day, and several of our canine friends and their owners did brave the weather to join us.  We had ten dogs visit, and the admission fee we charged the dogs will be donated to the Capital Humane Society of Lincoln.  Three volunteers from the organization bundled up and brought some adoptable dogs out to show off.  To learn more about the Capital Humane Society and ways you can help, click here.

All in all, it was a better day that we could have expected.  Chad Silber from channel 10/11 news even came out in the afternoon to do a story about Doggy Day!  Click here to watch it. 

Saturday, October 17th will be fun day at the farm!  Its Ag Day, and we are again working with the Conestoga High School Future Farmers of America (FFA).  In addition to our regular pumpkin patch activities, the students have planned lots of farm-themed contests and hands-on learning opportunities.  They'll also be bringing farm animals including goats, pigs, chickens, show cattle, and alpacas.  Add these to our four friendly horses and cows Molly and Fern, and we'll have a real barnyard full!

Come out to celebrate the return of nicer weather!  We hope to see you soon at the farm!