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Where fine food begins... Since 2001, David & Cindy Krepky have owned and operated Dog Mountain Farm which has served the Snoqualmie Valley community and Seattle area by providing farm-fresh vegetables, fruit, eggs, herbs, flowers, eggs, poultry meat, and pork. We use sustainable growing methods without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or commercial fertilizers. We strive to produce nutrient dense food that is superior in flavor and shelf life and provides a broad range of health benefits. Our livestock are humanely raised on pasture without antibiotics or hormones. Building a strong biological system in our soil is the focus of our agricultural management. Where to find us off the farm Seattle Broadway Farmers Market April-December
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Farm News January, 2012 Happy New Year! And what an exciting year it's going to be. New animals, farm dinners and locavore lunches, camps for kids, B&B farm stay, and CSA. New interns and volunteers are already submitting their applications for the opportunity to work on our diverse farm. We're off to a great start with a new litter of pigs. Of course it was the coldest day yet, but snuggled down in her hut full of fresh straw, Bonnie delivered eight piglets. This time it was conveniently in the afternoon with the sun shining and I got to watch! I was amazed at the calm, quiet birthing process. No hollering like the goats! If I hadn't heard a little squeak, I wouldn't have known the first piglet arrived. During the night, we lost two of the piglets. One was found dead in the hut and the other had crawled out of the hut and died from the cold. I checked on her at 5 AM and found two piglets nestled between the hut wall and the bails of straw that we had stacked on the outside for extra warmth. Yikes, that was a close one. A farmer really needs to be observant and attentive with livestock. We added a flap to the doorway and pulled the straw away from the inside of the hut entry to prevent any more escapes and keep in the heat. We've now gone from sun to rain to snow in the four days since birth, but all are doing well. Having piglets out on pasture in the winter is risky, but if you want piglets ready in the Spring it's a must. Two of the gilts (females) are already sold! Check out the new Hogs page for pictures and more info about our pigs. This year is also the beginning of our certified raw milk dairy. I've purchased 3 pregnant doelings and a pregnant doe from Pat Showalter's excellent high-butterfat/sweet-milk lines. These Kinder goats will be the foundation for our dairy herd. We'll be busy converting an existing hoop house for housing these goats and building the milking shed and milk house. Goat kids will be due in March and June. We're working on the chef lineup for this year's farm dinners. We are adding a few dinners that are paired with local beers. Reserve your seats soon so you don't miss out! Now is the time to purchase your Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share. For only $30/week you can enjoy farm-fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, and value added products. Chicken and duck egg shares are also available for the summer session. Get together with a group of friends and neighbors to establish your own drop point for delivery. Buying your share now provides the money to purchase of seed, supplies, and labor. Parents, don't forget to sign up early for our summer camps for the kids! Our Young Farmer's Summer Day Camp returns with six sessions to choose from this year. And, in response to the many requests, we are offering a Teen Farmers Residence Camp for young women ages 13-17. We look forward to seeing you in 2012 and wish you a happy and healthy new year! Cindy Bonnie and day old piglets
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