Chicken Tending Workshop scheduled by Night Owl Farm - March 7

Our annual chicken workshop is back!

Night Owl Farm       Franklin, MA

Learn everything you need to know about chickens.

Let me answer all your questions!! 

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Mike, the rescue pig, was the 1st on the journey toward "More Farm Than Fancy" (audio)

FM #1635 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1639 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Lauren & Ryan Maloney. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Thursday, January 18, 2026

 

Our conversation covers 

• Their journey from a few pets to a farm with over 40 animal rescues 

• To let them live a good life

• The 'a ha' moment for “More Farm Than Fancy” 

• The product line to help with funding the animals care

The recording runs about 36 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1639-more-farm-than-fancy-01-18-26/

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Lauren & Ryan Maloney

Follow “More Farm Than Fancy” on 

Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/groups/1329150158885351 

Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/more_farm_than_fancy/ 

Visit their web page -> https://morefarmthanfancy.com/ 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

Mike, the rescue pig

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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The FUSF Food Justice Team invites you to Join us for a screening of “Common Ground” and a Potluck - Feb 22

https://commongroundfilm.org/

On Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 12:30 PM, the First Universalist Food Justice Team will be screening the award-winning film “Common Ground”, starring among others, Woody Harrelson, Laura Dern, Jason Momoa and Danny Glover.  “By fusing journalistic expose’ with deeply personal stories from those on the front lines of the food movement, Common Ground unveils a dark web of money, power, and politics behind our broken food system. 

The film reveals how unjust practices forged our current farm system in which farmers of all colors are literally dying to feed us. The film profiles a hopeful and uplifting movement of white, black, and indigenous farmers who are using alternative “regenerative” models of agriculture that could balance the climate, save our health, and stabilize America’s economy”. 

Enjoy a potluck while watching or feel free to bring your own lunch.  Admission is free. The screening and post-film discussion will take place at the First Universalist Society at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin MA.    

Please also mark your calendars for March 8, 2026 when the discussion of regenerative agriculture farming practices continues with a discussion with Ali Coakley, proprietor, Night Owl Farm, Franklin MA.

The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. For more information, please contact us at info@fusf.org or call 508-528-5348.  

"More Farm Than Fancy" doing good for farm animal rescues

"More Farm Than Fancy" doing good for farm animal rescues

"We are the Maloney Family from Franklin, MA and we rescue farm animals from local shelters or from other families/owners that can no longer provide the best living situation for their farm pet.

We started the More Farm Than Fancy line with all proceeds going to offset the cost of care for the animals we have at our home.

Would love to have some new customers and followers and we would also love the help to share it out!

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16y3D8kWv9/?mibextid=wwXIfr

morefarmthanfancy.com"

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Franklin Agriculture Commission starts series of profiles on the farms in Franklin

via the Franklin Agriculture Commission

"Check in each Wednesday to read a small profile about each of the 11 farms in Franklin! First up is the Franklin Honey Company, Inc.

Franklin Agriculture Commission starts
series of profiles on the farms in Franklin

The Franklin Honey Company, Inc. started in the Spring of 2006. Their honey and wax products are pure and unaltered, just the way honeybees make them! The honey farm is committed to raising its colonies without using harsh chemicals. They started with two initial colonies and have grown quickly to 35+ hives. The hives are located at Spring Street, White Barn Farm, and Fairmount Fruit Farm. Besides the delicious honey, they also produce hand cream, lip balm, soap, and pure candles.

#honeyfarmer #supportlocalfarmers #buylocal

Franklin Honey Company, Inc.

https://www.franklinhoney.com

Ph: 508-507-9684

Email: franklinhoney3@gmail.com"

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Summer Nights at White Barn Farm August 29th: Gather to meet and greet with the Metacomet Land Trust

Fresh produce, fresh flowers, and Friendly Faces at White Barn Farm

View this email in your browser Please Save the Date and Come Out to Meet Us at White Barn Farm!   Metacomet Land Trust at White Barn Farm in Wrentham Thursday August 29, 2024 Come and join the Metacomet Land Trust at "Summer Nights at White Barn Farm" on Thursday, August 29th. We will be at the farmstand from 4:30 to 8:00 and invite you to enjoy the scene at White Barn Farm, a beautiful local farm in on South Street (Route 1A) in Wrentham. This summer-long series of early evening gathering is a wonderful way to support a local farm! The farmstand will be open and there will be live music as well as pick-your-own flowers, pizza and local brews available to purchase. Please come out to say hello to MLT members and supporters as we enjoy a summer night in a beautiful setting. Feel free to bring a lawn chair and hang out in our "land trust lounge" area by the farmstand.   Summer Nights at White Barn Farm | Facebook   Membership Donations, Gifts of Land or Conservation Restrictions, or donations of items to be auctioned are now deductible on both Federal and Massachusetts tax returns! Our Federal Tax-Exempt ID is: 04-3020897.  We Love Where We Live -- And We Know You Do, Too! Copyright © 2024 Metacomet Land Trust, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Metacomet Land Trust P.O. Box 231 Franklin, MA 02038 Telephone: (508) 271-7131

Night Owl Farm: Farm Stand New Hours

Farm Stand Pop-up We will not be in attendance at the Franklin Market today (9/29), so instead, we are offering a self-serve farm stand option! The farm stand will be open 1:00-7:00 with produce, honey, maple syrup, and other fabulous finds! Octob...

Night Owl Farm October Hours Mondays ………………………….…... CLOSED Tuesdays ……………………… 1:00pm-7:00pm Wednesdays …………………………. CLOSED Thursdays …………………………….. CLOSED Fridays ………. Franklin Market (not this week) Saturdays ……………………. 10:00am-4:00pm Sundays ……………………………….. CLOSED Our LAST DAY of the season will be on October 28th. We will be doing our annual Thanksgiving pop up on 11/21, including pies! Pie pre-orders coming soon. What We're Harvesting Beets Celeriac (Celery Root) Eggplant Eggplant, Fairytale Garlic Husk/Ground Cherries Kale Lettuce, Head Onions, Red Onions, Yellow Parsley Peppers, Green Peppers, Hot Peppers, Shishito Rutabaga Scallions Tomatoes. Heirloom Tomatoes, Slicers We will also have some fresh flowers available! Coming Soon… Arugula Broccoli Lettuce Mix Spinach Night Owl Farm 49 Prospect Street, Franklin, MA, 02038 Farm Stand Pop-up! (& New Hours) was sent to you on 2023-09-29 12:45:28 UTC by Night Owl Farm