Farming

Looking back over the last six months it appears we have gone to a lot of farms. Well, there are a lot of farms in the Netherlands. And, Ned and I agree that it is a fun thing to do with the whole family. Fresh air, exercise and just good old fashion time together.

A few weekends ago in a hunt for pumpkins we went to an organic farm in Thorn, Limburg. The owners could not have been more wonderful.

Jan, co-owns the farm with his wife Bets. Jan took Ned, myself and the kids on a personal tour of the farm. He explained to the kids what the chickens, pigs and cows eat. He showed us the grain shed which had tons and tons of corn kernels. He cracked walnuts, just picked that day, for us. He let us taste the fresh sausage he had made. And I mean fresh! There was actually a picture and pricing for parts of a cow that was next in line to be slaughtered.

The kids bounced on a trampoline and picked carrots right from the earth. There was lots of dirt to be had so Andrew was in heaven. Katie loves to gather so she had fun collecting carrots.

On our way out we purchased potatoes, kale, walnuts, and carrots very inexpensively. And, if felt good to support a local farmer and for the kids to learn where food comes from.

Andrew trucking through a field of carrots

Found one!

Andrew in the dirt

Checking out the chickens