Shady Fox Farm

02/23/2026

Found this little dude in the cows’ hay feeder. Thankfully he was spotted before the bail went down. So far this year each snow storm has brought us some new babies on the farm.

Mom, Harper, and her little one are doing good. Dad, Bender, is keeping an eye on everyone from the neighboring stall.

01/25/2026

And…..we’re farrowing! On the snowiest day of the year! Thankfully we moved her to a stall yesterday in preparation for the snow. We have three dalmations, one black spotted, and four chipmunks. Mama had no problems during the delivery and is doing great with her littles.

10/18/2025

Today’s breakfast is brought to you by all local farms. Freedom Creek Bread makes THE BEST breads for french toast, grilled cheese, and their dinners rolls and chocolate croissants are out of this world. We only ever use syrup from Tybuk Farm Maple Syrup who makes the smoothest, richest maple syrup. Their maple honey mustard is also out of this world. We doubled up on apples and sparkling cider for today’s breakfast from the one and only Manoff Market Gardens. It’s always a pleasure to visit their market and talk with owners Amy and Gary. Of course, we rounded out breakfast with some of our own Mangalitsa bacon.

09/04/2025

We’re back!!!! After all the breakdowns and tears this year something happened that I never imagined - a new Massey!! With working equipment, we’ll be able to increase production and serve more customers. I’m so excited for what the future holds for our farm. Year 100 and now going strong! Gunner has already claimed his new job as tractor supervisor!

08/19/2025

Some days it’s just one of those days 🫤. Early this morning we got a call from our neighbors telling us a few of our cows were on their lawn. I knew something wasn’t right when I saw it wasn’t just a calf that was out, but one of our mamas! We got them back in and after some investigating found a gate was open that had no reason to be open. So now we’re back to locking all the gates.

On the plus side, we have some new additions on the farm! All happy pigs with some spots and some stripes. Mom is doing great taking care of her bacon bits!

08/03/2025

My inventory system is a little outdated, but I’m trying to get better. We have six main freezers and the goal for this week is to inventory one a day and get all items online by the end of the week. Keep checking in to see what we have posted! If you’re looking for anything in particular let us know!

09/28/2024

07/23/2024

Yesterday was a weird day. It was a good day, but there were images from the day I can’t get out of my head - images I really don’t want stuck up in there. Overall it was a fun day spent with some awesome colleagues, doing what I love - evaluating the fields and resources on another farm and planning a grazing system that will work within their landscape. Like many of the farms I visit, this one needed a lot of work. There also needs to be a good amount of education to make this farm work.

Now, I understand more than anyone you can’t judge a farm by it’s looks. I would much rather spend time making improvements to our fields, checking mineral feeders and fixing fence to keep our animals happy and healthy than worry about planting flowers along the road. I also know that accidents happen and just like us humans, sometimes animals get hurt or they get sick. One thing that I also know is that I’ll never be okay with seeing animals in distress and not receiving the care they need. That’s also why it’s so important that farmers learn from other farmers and everyone (farmer or not) help one another.

All I could think about last night and today was the condition of this one particular animal at this farm. I know though it will get better, that’s why my colleagues and I were there - to help this farm out.

So today I spent some extra time with Ellie. She was more interested in trying to knock me over than getting hugs, but it made me feel better at least. Lesson learned - go hug a cow ya’ll - it’ll cure your heartache!

06/14/2024

05/25/2024

Preach!!

If you cut the meat as soon as it’s done cooking, the juices will immediately leak out and pool onto the cutting board. By letting the meat rest, you give the muscle fibers time to relax and allow the juices to redistribute throughout the cut.


Source : Kelly Vaughan

05/12/2024

You're 'udder'-ly the best!💐💕

04/15/2024

There’s too much chaos! Fencing supplies here, there and everywhere. Every project starts with a hunt for the tools I need and most often a trip to TSC. Not anymore!!! I broke down, bought some new toolboxes and was able to fit everything that gets thrown in the back of our side-by-side into my new boxes. One happy girl here and now fencing projects will be so much easier.