2008-08-20T03:40:06Z http://blog.austinsfarm.com/atom.aspx Quick Blog tag:blog.austinsfarm.com,2008-08-03:c1aa4fb3-02b1-4670-8229-9a2c27aa7516 Roxanne Austin 2008-08-03T19:50:06Z 2008-08-03T19:45:03Z Zane Ortman from Thornville, Ohio. Grandson of Sandi and Gary Brougham shows his chicken.

 Rachel Austin age 6  happily rides her pony Maizi.

 
Working Steer Classes
Fitting and Showmanship:
 In this class the animals are judged on cleanliness, trimming and the owners ability to show their cattle to their best advantage and knowledge about the animal and equipment used.
Cart Class:
This class is a timed event where the teamster must hitch his animal to a cart and follow a set course that the judge has chosen. Each teamster is judged on how to give commands for a gee turn ( right) and haw turn ( left ), doing a figure 8, stopping and starting their animals at a marked point ( the hump), backing and unhooking into the mock barn.
Stone Boat/drag class
This class is also a timed event and judged on the teamsters ability to hitch and unhitch to a sled or drag instead of a wheeled cart. The weight on the sled is determined by the weight of the team. In this event they are simulating working in the woods where you must maneuverer around trees and rocks.


Bobby Rosazza age 10 with Red and Rock
Jimmy Austin age 9 with Duke and Dan
Noah Breveleri age 8 with Cash and Cody


A great day was  had by all!  4-H kids, parents, grandparents, family and friends.
Thank you Hampden County 4-H  for a great day.




]]> tag:blog.austinsfarm.com,2008-08-03:b274856f-4d88-4d70-90f9-fe0dec9b815d Roxanne Austin 2008-08-03T19:09:36Z 2008-08-03T18:59:00Z
Come join Austin Brothers Valley Farm at Atkins for their 20th Annual New England Food Sampling and Customer Appreciation Day.
Austin Farm will be there with our great naturally raised beef for your tasting. Stop by and visit with us and see what we have to offer. Products will be available for purchase from all vendors attending.
See you there. ]]> tag:blog.austinsfarm.com,2008-07-24:9d59d952-6400-4556-915e-ca10dcbeebbb Roxanne Austin 2008-08-03T18:59:20Z 2008-07-24T11:37:00Z     The sweet corn is ready! Stop by the farm and pick up a dozen for supper. How about putting some in the freezer for this winter? Its so easy to do even the kids can help. Nice to have on hand for Shepard's pie, soups, stews and quiche. 

Easy steps to freezing corn

    Husk the corn, pull of silks

 Put 2 inches of water in stock pot, bring to boil. Add corn, cook for 3 minutes with lid on.
Drain and cool to touch.
 Carefully cut  the kernels from the cob with a knife or corn stripping tool. 10-12 ears yields about 2 cups.
 Pack corn in freezer bags,seal bag shut,  lay flat to freeze and store.





































]]> tag:blog.austinsfarm.com,2008-07-24:0e7573d2-2629-4c97-96b0-3b8db4550a33 Roxanne Austin 2008-07-24T20:30:17Z 2008-07-24T11:31:00Z Come see us at the Belchertown Farmers Market on Thursday's from 2:00-7:00. We bring most of our line of meat products.  Sweet corn is in season and available! Looking for a snack? Try some of our homemade cookies. Popcorn and Popsicles too!
Check out the other vendors. Beautiful greens, squash, beans, herbs, eggs, potatoes, tomatoes and more fresh produce grown right here in Belchertown. Also home town maple syrup, honey, blueberries and apples for the fall. You'll be surprised with the abundance of variety you'll find right here at our own town farmers market.
See what our local crafts people have to offer. Jewelery, woodworking, pottery and more.
Pick up a glass of refreshing ice cold lemonade from Ben at Sentinel Farm.
Stop by and see what Belchertown's Farmers Market has to offer you. Support your local farmers.  Check out the market at btownfm.googlepages.com

]]> tag:blog.austinsfarm.com,2008-07-12:2ab9e8ff-8a22-4950-bfa6-84f115d47d1b Roxanne Austin 2008-07-20T18:27:31Z 2008-07-12T20:26:00Z ]]> tag:blog.austinsfarm.com,2008-07-12:9edabe2b-e966-479b-9408-36364859dc9d Roxanne Austin 2008-07-12T20:26:46Z 2008-07-12T20:23:00Z
Bobby and Jimmy successfully had their first 4-H Working Steer Show.
Each of the boys competed in showmanship, cart class and the distance pull with their cattle. Bobby with Red and Rock and Jimmy with Duke and Dan. Great job guys!
]]> tag:blog.austinsfarm.com,2008-06-29:893f6627-df17-47de-bf5c-68814f5c8257 Roxanne Austin 2008-07-12T20:14:33Z 2008-06-29T16:52:00Z
    A  baby girl has joined our family. 7lbs. 12 oz.
Congratulations to Michael, Kathy and children. 
]]> tag:blog.austinsfarm.com,2008-05-31:2463fd83-0581-4422-b194-0fc6a9eac22a Roxanne Austin 2008-05-31T15:47:39Z 2008-05-31T15:39:00Z

    On a cold winters day Cambridge visitors stopped by the farm. One of our weekly customers to the market, Lisa, with her husband and son Nathan stopped by to say hello on their way to Amherst. Nathan had the opportunity to help collect eggs.  Thanks Nathan. ]]> tag:blog.austinsfarm.com,2008-05-31:4e5a3e92-256c-4740-afd3-d6a86ea34117 Roxanne Austin 2008-05-31T15:53:56Z 2008-05-31T14:49:00Z ]]> tag:blog.austinsfarm.com,2007-10-02:1c007c7d-34bf-48d5-b7c2-d06da9c2699e Roxanne Austin 2008-05-31T15:39:19Z 2007-10-02T15:05:00Z Visa and Mastercard are now being accepted at the farm store and farmers markets for your added shopping convenience. A minimum purchase of $15.00 is required. ]]>