Cleary Family Farm
The Cleary Farm is truly is a family affair. Besides maintaining his job as the New England farm coordinator for Organic Valley (a regional dairy cooperative), John Cleary is his farm’s general manager.
He oversees the grazing plan and is responsible for all pasture management. Lauren, while home on the farm during the day, manages the the daily chores of feeding and caring for the animals as well as the marketing and book-keeping. All of the children assist with egg collection and spend lots of time showering all of the animals with the extra attention that a small family farm can provide.
John will show us clips of life on his farm, as well as stories from other Organic Valley farms throughout the state of Vermont.
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Wind Turbines
2:42John visits an Organic Valley farm that is adjacent to a wind turbine project. He talks about wind power as the turbines powerfully turn in the background.Wind Turbines
Farm Store
3:06John shows us around the inside of his barn where the Cleary family sells their meat and eggs.Farm Store
Collecting Eggs
2:13John gives us a tour of his coop, just before the hens get some rest for the evening...Collecting Eggs
Making Apple Pie Part Two
2:07After picking apples, making the pie becomes a family affair. The girls do a great job at rolling the dough and cooking up the tasty filling!Making Apple Pie Part Two
Making Apple Pie Part One
1:53John and Sorrel head out to the fields to pick apples for the first of the season pie. He explains the difficulties of growing organic apples in Vermont - but picks quite the beautiful batch from ...Making Apple Pie Part One
Twelve Days of Christmas: featuring the Clearys!
0:48A classic holiday carol sung by the Clearys...Twelve Days of Christmas: featuring the Clearys!
Stacking Wood
1:06Different ways of stacking wood determine how quickly wood dries out. John chats a bit about stacking, and the kids play in the wood pile.Stacking Wood
Feeding the Pigs
2:49John shows us the Cleary Farm pigs. A lush apple tree provides some yummy treats!Feeding the Pigs
Marianna's Garden Tour
0:39John's daughter gives viewers a quick tour of the family garden. She's an expert at knowing her veggies!
Marianna's Garden Tour
Sledding
0:53John and his daughter race down their backyard hill on a saucer, alongside Willow, their golden retriever.Sledding
A Peek at Lake Champlain
1:23John rides the ferry across Lake Champlain in order to visit an OV family farm in New York. Along the way he shares information about how agriculture affects water bodies.A Peek at Lake Champlain
Maple Sugaring at the Graham Farm
2:19Learn about the art of maple sugaring, at the Graham family farm in Willamstown, Vermont.Maple Sugaring at the Graham Farm
Visiting the Donegans
0:58John strolls by the Donegan’s farm and says hello to their young son, Patrick. Watch their jersey cows chow down while Patrick eagerly checks out what’s going on.Visiting the Donegans
Breakfast with the Calves
1:03Another video from the Donegan family farm in Vermont. Take a peek at the calves eating their morning meal.Breakfast with the Calves
About Organic Valley
1:35John tells us about the partnership between Stonyfield and Organic Valley – the family farm cooperative that we get all of our organic milk from. He also shares insight into the practices and ...About Organic Valley
