I would join too! My wife and I are empty nesters in Salem, on 17 acres of old farm land. We’ve had egg chickens for years and have raised meat chickens several times. We have an automatic chicken plucker, which is indispensable in the process.

We also have an orchard of assorted fruit trees (about 20), which we have varying degrees of success. Several raised beds for veggies. We’ve canned lots of fruit.

We’re not eager to expand into larger animals, As we approach retirement age, I think our level of engagement is about right.

Looking forward to establishing a local, like-minded community!

Mitchell farm in Salem is hosting a hayride tomorrow at 11:00. It’s a fundraiser for this horse retirement farm. There will be horses around, hayrides, small local vendors.