Amy's Farm

                    On November 2^nd, I went on a little excursion to Amy’s Farm in Ontario. The trip here had to do with a required class field trip, which there are multiple but we only have to choose one. I got there a bit earlier than everyone else as I don’t like being late if I can help it. And ended walking around petting the random Horses and Cows near the parking lot. All of which were extremely friendly especially the Cow “Donut” who attempted to lick me multiple times and follow me if I moved away a little. 

Donut

              When everyone arrived Timothy, who volunteers at the farm, started the tour. Now I am supposed to write about some stuff I learned…well…I learned quite a bit. It’s more of picking and choosing what to write about. Such as how different types of cows produce creamier milk (I really had no idea about any of that). It was a humbling experience to realize how little I knew about what happens on the farm. We were given a quick tour of the Turkey area (which they all looked delicious of course) then the Quail area, which they only take the eggs from them…not eating the bird. I have had quail eggs when having Asian hotpot dinners, and I did wonder where in the heck they farm these things…question answered! 

 

Delicious Turkeys

            We then took a look at some of the horses and cows near the parking area, and found out that they actually take care of the animals for other people, and feed them mostly weeds (the safe edible kind) and other produce that is not used. We even got a demonstration on how to milk a cow. The pigs amused me as some seemed friendly, but others (namely the gargantuan male separated from the other pigs) seemed bitter and angry. I don’t think it appreciated being looked at as it made amusing grunting snorts. 

Angry bitter pig!

           Then we made our way to the areas where things were planted, and there was a plethora of information gained here. Lots of information about how they plant to how to see if a plant isn't doing well, and one of the most informative bits of information, that insects feed on the plants that aren't doing well and what the plant does in response to that, which in turn makes the plant a little weaker.

Random Food

            As this is getting rather lengthy I will stop there. But there was quite a bit more I could ramble on about that I learned, and Tim did an amazing job as our tour guide. I may just have to visit again! Very informative tour.