As I'm doing my shopping this year I thought I would share some favorites.  I have no connection to these products, I just think they are awesome because they contain beauty, whimsy, creativity, and perhaps give a nudge to closely observe or get out in nature. Many of these are tried and true games, books, and toys I use in my farm classes or with my own kiddos. I did not include a link but if you do a web or Amazon search you will easily find these treasures.  Enjoy and please share if you have any ideas to add!

~FarmHer Rosemary

Hello, farm friends! It's a joy to connect with you through our newsletter -- thank you for reading!  Scroll down to learn about some of our new programs and developments.... and how YOU can get involved!

Ever grateful this and every season,
FarmHer Rosemary, Greg and the boys

"At Laughing Buck Farm, we inspire a love for farming, horsemanship, gardening, and nature  through the rhythms of the seasons and hands-on learning and play-- all in an outdoor, farm setting. Our programs are geared for ALL ages and abilities. Come join us!"

We had a fabulous 4-H year with kids learning about small engines, cake decorating, crocheting,  backpacking, and of course HORSES. Our 4H club is designated a welcome group for kiddos with special needs in Larimer County so please spread the word if you know of someone looking for a welcoming community. Our group is "Global Adventurers" and you can learn more about 4-H in Larimer Counter here:
http://larimer.extension.colostate.edu/programs/4-h/join-4-h/

It was a very productive year for our community / educational garden. Under the direction of our Garden Manager, Angela Nelson, we fed our families, our riding instructors, and donated our abundance to several nonprofits here in town. So much gratitude for our amazing interns!

We are so excited about our new Adaptive / Therapeutic Riding Program.  We have two PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) certified instructors and one occupational therapist providing lessons. We have room for more adaptive riders and could use volunteers so be in touch if you would like to learn more.
https://www.laughingbuckfarm.com/therapeutic-riding-program.html

We share farm life, the jobs and the adventures together with farmers of all ages.  On any given day we might gather eggs,  groom or ride the horses, work in the garden, go on nature adventures, build forts, swing in the hay barn, snuggle with the bunnies and just enjoy the day unfold together. We are committed to kids being outside to experience all four seasons so we work, play and enjoy the summer sun, autumn wind, winter snow and ice, and spring rains together.

We are expanding our educational programs to include more of our beautiful community. In addition to hosting school groups, scout troops, children from Mathew's House and the Boys and Girl's Club, we invite adults from the Shine organization with developmental, cognitive, and physical challenges out to the farm twice a week to care for the pigs, chickens, goats and to work with the horses.

We have pork available and are excited to share with you, our farm community. We charge $6 per pound (includes processing) and sell in packages for $50 and $75.  You will get a mix of bacon, sausage, chops, roasts.  Please let me know right away as the pickup date is the last week of November.  Email me at [email protected] .

A pig from our farm gets 40-60% of its diet from the extras of our vegetable operation, apple orchard and cider pressing, real food scraps and slops), and is raised out in the fresh air and sunshine and MUD, of course. Oh, and the pigs got lots of rides, hugs, ear scratches and belly rubs, too. :) Pastured pork has been found to have 300% more vitamin E and 74% more selenium than conventional pork. Our pork is at once incredibly lean and deliciously rich. We are proud to offer such a high quality product at such a reasonable price.
UPDATE:  PORK IS SOLD OUT FOR FALL 2018