Narrow Gate Farm

Last weekend God gave me the privilege and joy of visiting my friends at the Narrow Gate Farm in Maine. I've known this family for a number of years. They raise free range chickens, both meat birds and egg layers. In addition they have turkeys, ducks, pigs and are experimenting with rabbits. Two dogs complete the menagerie. That's not to mention green houses, flower beds and rows of vegetables. The couples' four children, ranging in age from five to sixteen, are avid helpers. Part of the operation is on their property and part on a neighboring farm. I had the opportunity to participate in their annual "Meet and Greet" where they offer a free meal provided by a close friend's barbecue business. The following day I helped stack firewood, and fed and watered chickens. We moved three of the chicken tractors.As the saying goes, a farmer's work is never done. There's always more to do.