Lambing in 2021
The start of lambing this year marks almost one year in Covid Lockdown. I’d say we are very well tuned into our sheep, and all that we do on the farm at this point, as in we have spent many … Read More
Reflecting on 2019
As another year is nearing its end, I am reflecting on 2019. It has been a full year with many changes, challenges, successes and everything in between, which seems to summarize the essence of farming and family life really. Caring … Read More
Capital Press features Gotland sheep at Appletree Farm
Check out our Gotlands featured in the December 2019 Capital Press. They call the Gotland a “unique Breed”.
Fall happenings on the farm
I can’t say enough how utterly stimulating the month of September and the beginning of October have been. There are so many exciting things happening now and on the horizon. I have been putting a lot of thoughts into the … Read More
Raising Gotland sheep for fiber, meat and pelts
Growing up in the South West of France on a vegetable farm, our family kept horses. In my early 30’s I made a complete switch to caring and learning how to raise and work with sheep. My motto has always … Read More
The work and makings of the farm: summer 2019
We are gearing up for another summer on the farm! School is out which means that Peter will be my helper and so will many of his friends and peers. Romain and Lea will be with us in July too! … Read More
Artificial Insemination with Gotland Sheep
The benefits of artificial insemination: Gotland sheep are not native to the US. Through the GSBANA, There are 10 recognized breeds of sheep that breeders can use to cross with and up-breed their Gotland flock. At Appletree Farm, 2019 will … Read More