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| jsparks60 |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 7:20:31 PM
Hi everyone. I'm so excited to have joined this connection! The first time I read MaryJane's magazine I just couldn't put it down - it was like she was speaking to ME! I still read every page - even the ads! I'm sure you all feel that way too. Anyway, just wanted to say hello, and I can't wait to start meeting new people and earning my merit badges! :)
My husband and I live on a 54 acre farm in Upstate NY. We raise poultry and pork for meat and eggs, and raise heirloom vegetables. My husband owns a company called Empire Organics and produces local organic dairy products with 20 farmers here in Upstate NY.
I also have sheep that I raise for wool - I've just started spinning with a wheel! Lots of cats and dogs keep me busy.
Hope to meet all of you! :) |
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| texdane |
Posted - May 09 2010 : 1:17:13 PM
Welcome from Connecticut!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
| ClaireSky |
Posted - May 08 2010 : 3:42:43 PM
Welcome June and Regena from Wisconsin! You both are going to just love it here. So many wonderful and friendly sisters here!
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Herman Cain |
| Purdy Farm Girl |
Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 09:08:17 AM
I live in Oxford, I just came back home. I would love to come visit your farm with my 3 yr old Grace. We just started with chicks and ducks, the goats are coming. So very nice to see someone from the area on here. I just sent Brenda a note asking if there was a way to do MJF get together in our area!!! Do you think we could do that?? I also would like to know if you are going to sell some of your wonderful yarn? I want to get a loom or my wonderful man is going to make me one?? Let me know. sunsetbeach0@yahoo.com Laura
Happy is the man or women who works the earth!!
*Purdy Valley Farms* Laura* |
| EleanorRose |
Posted - Apr 24 2010 : 06:37:04 AM
Hi June,
I agree with you! MaryJane's magazine is something special. I love hearing about everyone's lifestyles, your farm sounds wonderful. Are you and your husbands members of NOFA NY? I am the event planner for the Northeast Organic Farming Association here in NH. Our community is growing leaps and bounds and its so exciting to see people really taking an active interest in organics. Welcome aboard, it's nice to meet you!
Eleanor Rose
Earth-loving, Rock-star Mama. |
| Pine City Gal |
Posted - Apr 23 2010 : 7:01:57 PM
Hi June!
I'm also from upstate - Elmira/Corning area - Finger Lakes! Although I'm originally from Westchester County (down by NYC). Welcome to the Connection!
Regards,
Holly |
| herblady55 |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 10:30:53 PM
Welcome June. I have an Aunt June! I love my MJFarm Magazine. I get so excited when it comes in. You'd think it was Christmas and I was a child again! lol Jump right in and Enjoy!
Sister-chick# 905(Oct.7th2009)
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman- |
| jsparks60 |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 7:12:41 PM
Thanks everyone for the nice welcome! And Jeannie Max, welcome too! I am so happy that you're here and making your dream come true.
Farmgirl #1401
'Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be' - from 'Simple Gifts' |
| jsparks60 |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 7:09:05 PM
Yes, Missy - Saratoga is about 2 hours or so northeast from Greene! Nice to meet you!
Farmgirl #1401
'Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be' - from 'Simple Gifts' |
| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 5:13:57 PM
Another big Wisconsin hay dare to ya Regena! We are also glad that you joined us too! Congratulations on retiring, now the hard work of farming your acre. We are here for you.
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922 |
| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 5:10:57 PM
A big Wisconsin hay dare to ya June! I love your name, one of my favorite months. We are so glad you joined us. Sounds like you are busy farmgirl alright. Lots of friendly, talented and helpful farmgirls here for you.
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922 |
| gypsy goat |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 4:35:59 PM
hi june nice to have you here
whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
| solilly |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 2:46:05 PM
Juneyou and Regena will love it here. June you have the farmgirl thing going already and Regenanow you can start living your way. The best part of that is you can do it when and how you want. Welcome to the both of you. Lilly in Virginia 
learning the life I always wanted. |
| vintagediva1 |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 12:54:20 PM
welcome, June, From the Mitten
You are gonna love it here.
and, yes, Mary Jane is just speaking to you and to me
Michele
www.2vintagedivas.etsy.com
www.sissyandsisterstitch.etsy.com
www.sissyandsisterstitch.artfire.com
Love that good ole vintage junk |
| Lin |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 10:36:49 AM
Welcome from Iowa! You'll love it here, June! I lived in Vermont for 6 years and long to return someday! Have fun!! Lin
"Our beautiful earth is worth saving"!! |
| quiltin mama |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 06:20:45 AM
Welcome June, so glad you have joined us!
my blog www.mountainhomequilts.blogspot.com
handmade quilts on etsy www.mountainhomequilts.etsy.com |
| LakeOntarioFarmgirl |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 04:04:44 AM
Hello June, from another upstate NY'er! I am in between Roch. and Syr. right next to Lake Ontario.
I know right where you are though!
You will love it here! Everyone is so sweet and helpful!
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
Nothing we achieve in this world is achieved alone. It is always achieved with others teaching us along the way. Lee J. Colan
http://theviewfromhere-brenda.blogspot.com/ |
| TeresaJ25 |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 03:55:27 AM
Welcome June and Jeannie! I know that you both will love it here!
~Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #1348
*Anyone can criticize and complain and predict doom and gloom.
Be the person who fills the room with sunshine! |
| jeannie max |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 02:11:00 AM
Hello Everyone-I am a brand new "farmgirl" #1420-jeannie max from Wesley Chapel, FL.( near Tampa on the west coast ) Have not received my kit yet. We live on 1 acre--which is huge to me-a born & bred city girl from Philadelphia, PA. Finally after yrs. of working 6 days a week-this 66yr. old "KID" is retired & ready to begin the life I always wanted. Any help would be appreciated--I am SO ready to get started !!!! And--would love to write to ANYONE who can help me begin my NEW life !!!! Have a great day !!! jeannie max #1420
Come and share a pot of tea. My home is warm and my friendship free. |
| maggie14 |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 9:49:31 PM
Welcome June from Washington!
Hugs!
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
| natesgirl |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 8:58:11 PM
Welcome! I hope you enjoy this place as much as I do!
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
| laurentany |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 8:51:21 PM
Welcome June- I am kind of your neighbor here in Long Island, NY! Where abouts are you upstate? Your whole lifestyle sounds wonderful, and I am sure you will find yourself right at home here. I am a new "official" sister as of today- received my kit in the mail.
Glad you're here!
~Laurie
Farmgirl Sister #1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 7:42:00 PM
Welcome June - I feel the same way about the MJ's magazines and books!! That's cool you are in the organic food biz - I have worked in various aspects of organics for a long time
Hope you like it here!!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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| Sitnalta |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 7:24:59 PM
Welcome to MaryJanes, June. I am thrilled you are joining in. The girls here are all so dear and sweet and we have such a blast. Like a big slumber party!! :D
Hope you will enjoy yourself and jump right in and enjoy the fun.
Your post says Upstate NY..Is Greene far from Saratoga? I hail from there originally..hehe
hugs
Jess
"I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had no where else to go." ~Abraham Lincoln
www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
