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Front Porch, Red Earth Farm
This is the front porch of the beautifully restored circa-1850 Pearson Farmhouse, the residence of Janisse Ray and Raven Waters. Janisse is a well-known environmental activist and author. My family has known her since her first book was published and … Continue reading
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Canned Goods, Red Earth Farm
When I was growing up, both my grandmothers “put up” vegetables; after years of decline, the practice is once again gaining in popularity. http://redearthfarm.weebly.com/index.html
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Folk Art Robin, Red Earth Farm
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Winter Greens, Red Earth Farm
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Helmeted Guineafowl, Red Earth Farm
Numida meleagris Guineas are an old-time favorite on South Georgia farms. http://redearthfarm.weebly.com/index.html
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Barbados Blackbelly & Katahdin Sheep, Red Earth Farm
Sojourner (L) and Mahatma Barbados Blackbellies and Katahdins are hair sheep varieties tolerant of heat; after many years of decline in numbers, both seem to be recovering. For more information: http://albc-usa.org/cpl/barbadosblackbelly.html http://albc-usa.org/cpl/katahdin.html http://redearthfarm.weebly.com/index.html
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Jersey Calves, Red Earth Farm
Winona (L) and Wendell http://redearthfarm.weebly.com/index.html
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Wild Hogs & Chickens, Red Earth Farm
Seen here with several breeds of heritage chickens are Wild Boar (Sus scrofa). They certainly kick up the dust in the pen, but the chickens don’t seem to mind.
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Royal Palm Turkey, Red Earth Farm
Every time I’ve visited Janisse and Raven at Red Earth Farm, Cochise (that’s the turkey’s name) has followed me around like a barnyard dog. He’s the friendliest turkey I’ve ever met! Royal Palms aren’t a commercially viable species, but provide … Continue reading
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Big Hammock Natural Area
http://www.flycatcherjournal.org/big-hammock.php Please visit the new online publication Flycatcher: A Journal of Native Imagination to see my photo essay “Big Hammock of the Altamaha”. Editor Christopher Martin presents a wonderful collection of poetry, fiction, and essays about nature and place in … Continue reading
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