5th Generation Farms

10/17/2025

Nature has a beautiful relationship with the sun. Plants turn toward it, drawing in the energy they need to grow. Animals, like cattle, come out to graze under the warmth of the sun, while even pets like cats and dogs sunbathe. It’s a natural process that sustains life across the planet. But as humans, we've been conditioned to fear the very thing that nurtures us.

The truth is, sunlight is vital to our well-being. It not only boosts our mood but also enhances our immune system, helps our bodies produce vitamin D, and promotes overall health. It’s crucial to rethink our relationship with the sun and stop viewing it as something dangerous.

In Ayurveda, sunlight is considered a powerful healing force. Embracing natural sun exposure in a mindful, balanced way is essential for maintaining health and vitality. 🌞🌱

09/27/2025

Knowing the Egg Color by Looking at a Hen’s Earlobes
Did you know that a hen’s earlobe can reveal the color of the eggs she will lay?
This curious but reliable detail is often overlooked by beginners in poultry keeping.
Hens with red earlobes usually lay brown eggs.
Hens with white earlobes are more likely to lay white eggs.
While there are exceptions depending on the breed, this simple observation is a useful guide for anyone raising chickens or curious about life on the farm.
It’s a fascinating reminder of how nature leaves small but telling clues in the animals around us.

05/29/2025

It's nearly time to divide your irises! Here's why and how to do it...

04/11/2025

Memories of my child hood adventures in Durango and at the Cowboy BBQ, MY scary moments and all that led us back to our little slice of family's heritage n my heaven on earth.
Always a labor of love, and always more work than i can get done any season and year but I'm bless to raise my kiddo👩‍🌾👩‍🌾and🐐👩‍🌾🐈🐣🐔🦃 livestock here, with my parent's in the house 🏠 upon our hill... BOY how she's changed since i was little and you still here with us....
Thank you Great grandma Frances and Grandma Rosie! 🙏💙🩵💚🙏

07/25/2024

07/23/2024

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Lake Fire Incident Update July 22, 2024
Lake Fire Phone: 213-631-5455 Hours: 8 a.m. – 8.p.m
Lake Fire Email: [email protected]

Lake Fire Start: Friday, July 5, 2024 at 3:48 p.m.
Cause: Under investigation
Location: Near Zaca Lake in Santa Barbara County, north of Los Olivos, California
Size at time of update: 38,664 acres
Containment: 90%
Personnel: 1,614
Full Incident Details: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-2024-lake-fire

Firefighters will continue to seek out and extinguish hot spots within the perimeter of the Lake Fire today. Most of the heat has been located in islands of unburned vegetation. Fire crews have been busy extinguishing these hot spots with support from helicopters. Fire behavior within these islands may increase later this week as temperatures rise and vegetation dries out.

Firefighters have begun the task back hauling equipment used to protect structures in the area away from the immediate perimeter of the burn. Besides removing hose lines and pump systems around structures, the fire resistant wrap used to protect the historic Manzana Schoolhouse and Dabney Cabin will be removed.

Contingency lines were constructed ahead of the fire as a precautionary measure in the event the fire escaped primary control lines. Firefighters are constructing water bars and taking other measures along these lines to reduce the potential of erosion during the winter rains.

Forecast for Monday: Persistent warmer and drier conditions continue with highs in the mid-90s to near 100 degrees mid-week. An excessive heat warning is in effect until 10 p.m. Thursday.

Donations: We appreciate the outpouring of support from the community. We ask that donations or volunteer efforts be directed to local food banks to assist the community. Lake Fire Incident Command posts cannot accept donations.

Lake Fire Area Closure: Some roads and trails within the Los Padres National Forest are closed. visiting the Los Padres National Forest website https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/lpnf/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5307964 for more information. This closure will remain in effect until August 18, 2024, or until revised or rescinded.

Smoke: The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) have lifted the Air Quality Alert in the Santa Ynez Valley. The Air Quality Watch will remain in place countywide, and air quality conditions are forecasted to be good to moderate throughout the county.

Evacuation Areas: The Santa Barbara County Sheriff has reduced some evacuation orders and warnings. See the most recent updates: https://www.readysbc.org/4275/Lake-Fire-Incident---July-2024. Register for emergency alerts at https://member.everbridge.net/index/892807736723794 #/signup

Road Closures: Visit https://felt.com/map/Santa-Barbara-County-Road-Closure-Map-adgNAn69CQAGWmiHeCHodhA?loc=34.668,-120.0322,10.29z for details.
• Happy Canyon Road at the Forest Service Boundary.
• Figueroa Mountain just north of Midland School.
• Forest Route 10N06.
• Zaca Lake Road east of Foxen Canyon Road.

04/11/2024

Exhibit Day is around the corner! We would love to have members from all clubs participate! For more information and the official flyer check out. https://sb4h.org/County_4-H_Events/Exhibit_Day/

04/11/2024

keep bugs away