Category Archives: Big Oak Ridge

I went to get a load of dirt at the local “dirt factory” today, but the weather took a rapid turn for the worse, so I had to improvise some shelter so my dirt did not become mud. Bookmark on … Continue reading →

Six chickens down, 12 to go… Last year we tried Buff Brahmas as our chicken breed; they were advertised as a “good multipurpose bird, good setters, large and heavy, producing good quantities of brown eggs.” Well, that’s the experimental part … Continue reading →

Spring is finally arriving and we are a bit overwhelmed on the Ridge. We have decided that we would like to offer folks a chance to attend our seminars for free…in exchange for help on the farm. Here’s how it … Continue reading →

Very crazy and hectic here on the Ridge. In the past seven weeks, we have had 10 new babies. Seven of them are “bottle babies” that need fed three times a day. Sorry for our lack of pictures…the camera is … Continue reading →

“Celebrate what you want to see more of.” – Tom Peters, author, In Search of Excellence This is exactly what we are about at Big Oak Ridge; our “talking points” include Microeconomics, Locavoria, “Voting with your dollars”, Sustainability, Education, and … Continue reading →

Tonight was the last game night of the season; thanks to all of our friends and family who came and enjoyed the evening with us. We’ll be hosting some events through the summer this year, so watch this space! Bookmark … Continue reading →

When: Saturday, March 16, What: Game Night at Big Oak Ridge. Contact: Paula 814-437-1920 If your last name begins with A-J, bring a “salty” snack to share, if your last name begins with K-Z bring a “sweet” snack to share. … Continue reading →

This article discusses the fact that Whole Foods Market, a major grocery retail chain, is going to require all foods sold by the chain to be labeled with regard to GMO content. The reaction from the Grocery Manufacturers Association, the … Continue reading →

With the influx of new babies and the need for some increased safety, we have recently made some improvements to our barn.  I previously mentioned Basil’s new apartment. He seems to be adjusting to bachelorhood and is actually calmer being … Continue reading →

Our first dairy doe has kidded. Begonia had an enormous buck kid in the early hours of last Wednesday. We have named him Chives. He is a frisky little guy and has a beautiful blond coloring…he reminds me of a Charolais … Continue reading →