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That’s a wrap! Our first Farmers Market season

We have been long time Farmers Market patrons, but it always seemed like a far fetched dream to actually be a vendor at a market ourselves. A few years ago during our wedding weekend we stumbled upon the Greene Farmers Market here in downtown Stanardsville. We instantly fell in love with the quaint market fullContinue reading “That’s a wrap! Our first Farmers Market season”

Happy Birthday Piggies!

Our lovely piggy princesses are one year old! We celebrated their special day by showering them in treats, and lots of belly rubs of course. Their gotcha day is still over a month away, but we figured they deserved a big day of celebration for their birthday. One way we celebrated was by making themContinue reading “Happy Birthday Piggies!”

Our eggs at Ravens Ridge

If you have reached out about eggs, you know the first question I ask is: “Would you like eating eggs or hatching eggs?” This is usually because we do not keep our laying hens with roos. So if you’re purchasing eating eggs and hoping to pop a couple in your incubator.. I have bad newsContinue reading “Our eggs at Ravens Ridge”

Recipe Spotlight: Quail Egg Omelette Poppers

So if you know me, one of the only ways I’d eat eggs for the longest time was in the form of an omelette. A few holiday’s ago, my family got me a Dash Deluxe Electric Egg Cooker. If you don’t have one already, this little kitchen gadget is a lifesaver. (Full disclaimer if youContinue reading “Recipe Spotlight: Quail Egg Omelette Poppers”

Community Giveback: Little Free Fridge in Charlottesville, VA

When we embarked on our micro farming journey, we were driven not only by the love for growing food but also by a strong desire to give back to our community. It’s an incredible feeling to witness the fruits of our labor translate into positive impact, and we recently had the opportunity to take aContinue reading “Community Giveback: Little Free Fridge in Charlottesville, VA”

New on The Ridge: Certified Pullorum Tester for NPIP Program

Hello there, fellow poultry lovers! I’m bubbling over with excitement to share some wonderful news with you all. Drumroll, please… I recently became a certified Pullorum tester through the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) for the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP)! It’s a milestone I’m thrilled to achieve. As a lifelong poultryContinue reading “New on The Ridge: Certified Pullorum Tester for NPIP Program”

Welcome to The Ridge: Petunia and Rose

Hello followers of The Ridge! It’s been an exciting early Spring here on the Ridge, and I have some exciting news to share with you all. We’ve officially welcomed our first farm animals to The Ridge – Petunia and Rose, our two Kune Kune cross piglets! To be honest, I never imagined having pet pigs!Continue reading “Welcome to The Ridge: Petunia and Rose”