We got up at the butt-crack of dawn to see a milking at The Fournier Farm, owned by Earl and Sue Fournier — it was so much fun!!
Here I’m taking a few minutes to get familiar with the cow. I asked Earl to pair me up with a nice one, preferably one that wouldn’t be likely to poop on me!
I’m totally milking a cow!!!!
Earl’s wife, Suzie, took us around the farm. We saw their amazing family garden, and now I’m inspired because I wish our garden looked as nice as theirs!
We also got to see where the calves are kept. This one was especially outgoing, and even let me feed her!
Up next, breakfast with Miss Vermont!!! A visit to a farm in New Boston, plus a short detour to Ben & Jerry’s!!
July 1st, 2010 on 11:14 pm
Holly WOW Look at you WtG. there's an experience I'll pass on. lol
July 1st, 2010 on 11:28 pm
WooHoo! You got to milk a cow! That's so cool
Love the garden pic too!
July 1st, 2010 on 11:32 pm
It's an odd experience isn't it?
July 2nd, 2010 on 5:32 am
This is so exciting!
July 2nd, 2010 on 7:27 am
Dear Valerie,
I toured a dairy farm a few times as a child, the one that we used to get our milk from.
One of the calves started to eat my shirt. I was lucky to make it out fully clothed.
I, for one, can't wait to see what comes next on the Frugal Family Farm Blog!
Love,
Mark
July 2nd, 2010 on 8:05 am
That is an impressive garden. It looks like a tremendous amount of work. Now I feel lazy, as well as inept
July 2nd, 2010 on 10:54 am
Cool! Where are you going in New Boston? My aunt and uncle have a CSA there…
I'm loving hearing about your travels.
July 2nd, 2010 on 11:36 am
@ An Almost Unschooling Mom — I know what you mean! I'm inspired to get my butt in gear with my garden, that's for sure! Theirs looks amazing!!
July 2nd, 2010 on 11:37 am
@ Alexa — Middle Branch Farm (Also a CSA!) Any relation?? What a small world!
July 2nd, 2010 on 11:38 am
How fun milking a cow! My grandfather was a farmer so I watched him do it all the time. I never really wished to try it myself though. He used a milker and they sometimes tried to kick it off. I don't blame them!
You look like you're having the best time!
July 2nd, 2010 on 12:14 pm
You are just having a blast!
July 2nd, 2010 on 1:18 pm
July 2nd, 2010 on 3:59 pm
You have way too much fun on this trip. I am sure there will be some new ideas for arts and crafts coming out of all the new experiences. Enjoy!
July 4th, 2010 on 7:21 am
Exactly what time is butt crack?
Sounds like fun and yum to Ben & Jerry's!
July 15th, 2010 on 4:26 pm
excellent cow milking!