Meet the Farm Chicks
Blog Authors are employed or involved with Polyface. However, posts will cover a large genre of topics. Statements, ideas and opinions may differ somewhat from practices, beliefs and vision of Polyface.Monday’s Chick

Jill enjoys traveling, road trips, camping, photography, cooking, and spending time with her friends and family.
Tuesday’s Chick

Brie enjoys farming, gardening, photography, and cooking.
Wednesday’s Chick

Grace appreciates good music, gardening, silence, sunshine, dancing, and following her bliss! Laughter is her medicine! She has great affection for living in rural Virginia.
Thursday’s Chick

Leanna enjoys farming, gardening, knitting, spinning, baking, and anything that has to do with the homesteading lifestyle.
Friday’s Chick

Sheri enjoys family, reading, writing, baking, sewing, scrapbooking, knitting, gardening, canning, and is very active in her church.
Saturday’s Chick

Wendy enjoys farming, cooking, making pies & homemade preserves, gardening, knitting and having fun with her daughter Madelyn.
Sunday’s Chick

Erin enjoys cooking, gardening, knitting, sewing, housework, spinning, being outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
Started Oct 3, 2011
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Make Your Own _______
Lately I’ve been getting more and more interested learning how I can make some of my daily necessities at home rather than buying them at the store. One of our rental farmer’s wives taught me to make soap and laundry detergent recently…then I found a how-to online for making your own deodorant…and began reading a … Read the Rest
A Farm Chick gets Married!!
It was dubbed a “spring day in the winter” which made this past Saturday a perfect day for a wedding celebration. As most of you might remember, former Farm Chick Kristen got engaged this fall. Ben and Kristen tied the knot on Saturday and I had the honor of shooting the wedding! The day could … Read the Rest
Let Me Introduce Myself…
Hi I am Leanna, the newest employee at Polyface. Here are a few questions/answers to get to know me a little. I am thrilled to be here and I look forward to getting to know you all! 1. What inspires you? Sunny days, progress on projects, smiling faces, and talking with customers. 2. Where do … Read the Rest
Keep On the Sunny Side
The Winter Blues are hitting, my friends. It’s dark, it’s cold, and I for one feel like eating pancakes every meal of the day. What’s a farm girl to do? I started compiling a list of things one can do to beat these blues – things that remind us that Spring is out there on … Read the Rest
Missing the Highlands
Mountains or the beach? It’s a commonly asked question, but I have always had a hard time choosing just one–I love them both! My mom (mum) is from highlands of Scotland and it’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been! The mountains and the water are right next to each other. Growing up, we … Read the Rest
No Compost, No Digestion
“Food that won’t rot just ain’t normal.” In this chapter, Joel addresses the idea that real food should go bad. It should compost, digest and rot. Can you think of any healthy foods that don’t? What about honey? Later he goes on to talk about how our landfills are full of millions of tons of … Read the Rest
A trip to the coast | Monday Montage
This week Buddy and I have had the pleasure of coming to Hilton Head, SC to celebrate his grandmother’s 92nd birthday. It’s been so wonderful to have a change of scenery and enjoy time with family! And in honor of a man whose passion and perserverance has changed history, here are some of my favorite … Read the Rest
Farm fresh eggs…
Polyface eggs truly are the best eggs. There have been articles written about our eggs. Many a chef has mentioned how yummy our eggs are in their blogs, on their menus, etc. You just can’t beat a farm fresh egg. The yolks are bright orange, they taste better and are much healthier than anything you … Read the Rest
