Burning Daylight Draft Farm

12/10/2024

We still have a few whole and half lamb shares available!

Ethically raised, grass fed AND grass finished lamb for sale! Our lambs have been bred to meet the pressures of our climate and the needs of the land. Slower growing means a gentle, mild flavor and unbelievable tenderness! $7/lb + processing (usually $80-$100) processing done at Dover Meats, a family-run local facility.

Only a few left! Message me or Burning Daylight Draft Farm for more information.
Expected hanging weight of ~35 lbs for whole, ~18 lbs for half.

11/23/2024

Greetings from Burning Daylight!

Good Morning! Here at Burning Daylight we are excited to offer our 2024 Lamb Shares for sale! Pasture fed and raised, our lamb is mild juicy and tender. On offer are Whole and Half shares as well as select individual cuts. Whole and Half shares are priced at $7.00/lb Hanging weight + processing fee*...

11/21/2024

We said goodbye to a truly remarkable being today, distinguished by his unwavering kindness and gentle spirit. Although Percy the Big Black Horse was in our lives for a relatively short time, his impact was profound. Katy Lund and I rescued him three and a half years ago, and after an initial six-month period of cautious trust-building, he formed a lasting connection with Allaster, and showed his deep affection for children. Following his return to BDDF, he instantly rekindled his bond with Allaster, becoming his most trusted equine companion, and enthusiastically engaging in anything he was asked to do. As a therapy horse at On the Farm Therapy, Percy excelled, consistently providing comfort and confidence to those in need, showcasing his extraordinary generosity and empathetic nature. Katy Lund
He is loved and missed.

07/19/2024

Even though certain equine may have told you otherwise 😉, the draft horses DO get to go out for fun adventures when not working. Here’s a few photos of Kate and Bonnie riding Bea and Pearl (I was riding Josie).

06/28/2024

Pooper Scooper 101

You’re invited to Pooper Scooper 101, an on-farm workshop Saturday, July 27, 10am – 12pm, at Burning Daylight Draft Farm, Dennison, to learn how to do f***l float exams to identify internal parasites in the manure samples you bring from your own livestock. Additionally, you will learn how to use the FAMACHA system to assess the degree of anemia in your goats and sheep due to barber pole worms (haemonchus contortus).

Handouts and discussion will include ways to prevent and treat worms, including chemical, holistic, and certified organic solutions.

Cost for the workshop is $10 per manure sample. Registration is required so we have enough supplies on hand; space is limited to 40 participants. Email [email protected] to register.

Workshop Details
● Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 10am – 12pm.
● Burning Daylight Draft Farm, 37272 20th Ave, Dennison, MN 55018.
● For biosecurity reasons, please wear clean shoes/boots and clothes, so you do not track anything from your farm to BDDF.
● Port-a-potty and handwashing station are onsite.
● Rice County Farmers Union is providing ice cold water, and herbal tea from So Below Apothecary.
● $10 manure sample. For best results, collect freshest manure possible in a double sandwich bag and store in the fridge for up to 4 days before workshop. You can bring manure from single animals or from a group of animals.
● Questions? Contact RCFU president Tessa Parks at (360) 303-6804.

Presenters
Kari Ripley-Boysen, Unruly Earth Farm, Webster. Kari attended Argosy University for an Associates in Veterinary Technology, has experience working in a veterinary clinic as a Vet Tech, and hands on with her own pet and farm animals. Trained in FAMACHA.

Lindsey Zemanek, Burning Daylight Draft Farm, Dennison. Lindsey and her family are hosts for the workshop. BDDF is a small draft powered livestock farm specializing in grass fed and finished lamb and pastured poultry and meat rabbits. They host On the Farm Therapy and exist at the intersection of wellness, agriculture, and mental health. They have horses, sheep, rabbits, meat and laying chickens. Lindsey is a mental health professional, with a background in animal science with an emphasis on pre-vet studies. Lindsey is also trained in FAMACHA.

Brought to you by the Minnesota Wifery Livestock Skills Consortium. For more info, email [email protected].

06/27/2024

We harnessed and drove Beatrice for the first time on Sunday. Bill handled the ladies beautifully and Pearl was a rockstar, as always, to make sure it all went well. It was clear that Bea had been driven before as she was very well behaved until she got really tired. Poor girl is clearly out of shape for pulling but she showed us that she’ll be an awesome team mate for Pearl 🧡

06/05/2024

If the phrase, "some bunny loves you", was represented by a series of photos.

05/23/2024

Our first round of broiler chicks have arrived! Over the next few weeks they’ll do what all baby animals do: eat, drink, sleep, and grow-grow-grow. In just a matter of weeks they’ll go from fuzzy yellow babies to big, awkward teenagers 🐣➡️🦖

05/17/2024

In case you were wondering, the bunnies have only gotten cuter since their last photoshoot 🥹

05/09/2024

The farrier paid us a visit for a day of manni-pedis, plus, mane and tail treatments. The horses are feeling fresh and fabulous 🧖‍♀️💅

05/03/2024

A little over a month ago, Stanley snuck out to wine and dine the girls and managed to get both Zinnia and Marigold pregnant without us knowing it 😳. Fast forward to now where we have 13 new bunnies whose eyes have just opened. Thanks for the surprise, Stanley 🐇
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04/26/2024

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Nope, it’s our cat, Tiny...No Lindseys or Tinys were harmed during this rescue

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04/24/2024

Being cute sure helps when you're getting in trouble for breaking out.

04/11/2024

All hail the Queen 👸!

04/09/2024

Being this cute is exhausting 🥱😴
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03/29/2024

We’re thrilled to be celebrating Easter at Keepsake Cidery this Sunday! Join us for an Easter egg hunt, cuddle time with our baby bunnies and lambs, plus tasty food and drinks from Keepsake. Keepsake will be open from 12-6 and we’ll have our lambs and bunnies at the cidery from 12-4. Be sure to bring your basket for the Easter egg hunt at 2. We hope to see you Sunday 💞

03/17/2024

Lambing updates 🐑

Last Saturday we kicked off lambing with Cyanne, a first time momma. Bill handled everything like a pro, especially considering it was quite chaotic. Picture this: Cyanne has her babies outside and before she has a chance to clean her babies up and let them nurse, the horses come over to see what is happening. Josie is even trying to “help”! As you can imagine, not ideal for mom, so Bill got Cyanne and her new babies (a boy and a girl) into the barn and got them nursing. Once settled, every member of the flock came to visit one by one and meet the newest additions. Thursday morning Ruthie had a beautiful set of twin girls, easy peasy. Ruthie is a great, no fuss kind of mom, so both were clean, up, eating, and adorable. Pictured are Ruthie’s babies, just look at those eyebrows!

03/15/2024

Just a sneaky lil' selfie from the National Farmers Union’s 122nd Anniversary Convention! I was elected as a delegate from Minnesota to represent our state policies on a national level. It matters to me because moving policy forward is how we effect real, lasting change over time. It's not sexy, it's not 'fun' but it is a critical component of grassroots democracy. And being able to be a woman, farmer, and therapist in that space standing up for farmer health; strong, vibrant, and healthy rural communities; and emerging farmers especially from marginalized groups was an honor ❤️