Skara Brae Homestead

06/01/2026

Tick season is here with a vengeance. I have pulled seven, make eight while typing this, off me. This guy tested my flexibility. I pulled him from between my shoulder blades. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐝 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦. They are known for their wonderful pest control. Plus, they are a wonderful meat bird. Locals, anyone interested in keets if I order some?

05/25/2026

issued a to their fans on the release of their updated version of Here is ours. I think Bill Boar Baggins did awesome in the mud and rain and with legs only 6" tall. 😂 Followers will remember this is actually the song our SCI Goats love. Twelve hours on loop as I transported from ME home. Maybe we will try them later this week.

05/22/2026

Virginia is under severe drought conditions. Not great news for farmers, so this 48 hours of slow, steady, soaking rain is a blessing!

05/20/2026

No matter how many times we have new kids born here on the farm, it is exciting every time!

05/19/2026

We have been SCI stewards since 2008, and it has been an amazing journey working with the breed and other stewards. They are a critically endangered multipurpose goats that we use for dairy, meat, fiber, and conservation grazing. We originally chose the breed because of their history with the US Navy and Stephen having done training on the island. One of the best decisions we ever made!

05/18/2026

I will be honest. I dread Mondays. It marks the start of another week here on the farm by myself. Fourteen come this afternoon. So imagine my surprise when these arrived from Stephen. He must have ordered them over the winter. Luther Burbank Prickly Pears. It is a nearly thornless heirloom variety with large paddles and fruit. We are huge fans of Nopales, which is how you will often see them referred to in recipes. They make wonderful salads and our favorite, tacos (recipe in comments). Don't mind the photos. I am trying out my new macro camera and don't quite have the adjustments right yet. More practice needed!

04/30/2026

We are one of the farms participating so sign-up and come visit our farm store starting in June.

🍂 As you know the Fall Farm Tour is a can’t-miss tradition—but there’s even more to discover!
Introducing the Fauquier Farm & Field Digital Passport Program — a flexible, fun, and way to explore Fauquier County’s agricultural community at your own pace.
From operations with unique growing seasons to ag-based businesses that keep our farm community running, this program offers a broader look at Fauquier agriculture than ever before!
✨ No app to download
🎁 Earn prizes just for participating
🌱 Visit a wide variety of local farms & ag businesses
🗓️ Explore anytime from May 1 through October 31
Take your time, explore your way, and discover the best of Fauquier agriculture!
Click here to see them all!
https://fauquier.brightrtravel.com/s/passport/farm-to-field-trail

Please note: The various farms and ag businesses participating in our Farm & Field Passport Program EACH have their own individual hours and days of operation as for some of them it is their home as well. Please read the individual listings to plan your trip to each of them in accordance with their availability. Thank you!

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