I find that there are, on the web, many Blogs and interesting content on the many steps to starting to raise a flock of sheep (from selecting, to preparing, to set up, to infrastructure purchases, to educating oneself….) The questions … Read More
I am a mother, a teacher and a shepherd. I cannot stress enough how much our children are an integral part of our farm. Certainly they were part of the inspiration and they continue to help in more ways than I … Read More
I grew up in the South West of France in a small town called Aiguillon. I grew up on a farm. My father is a farmer, my brother is a farmer, my grandparents are farmers. Farming runs in our blood! … Read More
Appletree Farm is a small farm in the Willamette Valley in the heart of wine country. Our animals graze about 7 acres of pasture, that is slowly being improved but that is definitely far from being optimal as I am … Read More
I don’t know about you, but when I love something that nurtures me, I think about it all the time! This farm we are gifted with is one of my great loves. To a fault sometimes I constantly think about … Read More
Dear Appletree friends, If this is your first time visiting our farm, welcome! We have been so busy on the farm! Our lambs are getting big and developing their own personality: Inke and Ivan, Deelia’s bunch is shy but curious, … Read More