Southwick Farm

06/09/2023

10/28/2021

03/26/2020

More old pictures .

03/26/2020

Sugar season with the Southwick School visiting .

03/26/2020

Old Pictures I Found

04/02/2017

06/10/2016

Sierra Laughy was this year's recipient of the Bert Southwick Memorial scholarship for her love of agriculture. Congratulations to this young agriculturist and 2016 Winnisquam graduate.

05/01/2016

A big thanks goes to a good friend of Berts for sharing this picture of Bert and one of the many babies he helped along the way!

03/24/2016

Ready to start seeing some green? Because we are and I know these guys are too! Happy spring!

Left to right
Natchice, Mischief and Lacey

03/21/2016

The Southwick Farm has been going through many big changes! Many are noticeable just by driving by! The brittle hay barn has been taken down and windows throughout the house have been replaced. The interior was upgraded with new walls and running water. Though there has been a nearly endless list of updates and changes done the builders and contractors have kept the integrity of Southwick Farm in mind and the old farm house will forever have it's classic beauty and "old time" feel!

02/24/2016

Mischief has crossed the rainbow bridge to join Bert and many other horses on endless rolling pastures. She was the last horse to pull Berts egg wagon but her legacy lives on in her two fillies and foal.

02/04/2016

A year ago as of the first of February NH lost a great farmer. Residents all over NH miss Bert and his friends go all across the US. Bert helped create a great sense of community with his small town attitude and classic way of doing things. His farm will always remain as a part of Northfield's history. As for Bert he is forever a town icon and his image and ways resinate with everyone who has ever met him.
"For this one farmer the worries are over, lie down and rest your head,
Your time has been and struggles enough, put the tractor in the shed.
Years were not easy, many downright hard, but your faith in God transcended,
Put away your tools and sleep in peace. The fences have all been mended.
You raised a fine family, worked the land well and always followed the Son,
Hang up your shovel inside of the barn; your work here on earth is done.
A faith few possess led your journey through life, often a jagged and stony way,
The sun is setting, the cattle are all bedded, and here now is the end of your day.
Your love of God’s soil has passed on to your kin; the stories flow like fine wine,
Wash off your work boots in the puddle left by blessed rain one final time.
You always believed that the good Lord would provide and He always had somehow,
Take off your gloves and put them down, no more sweat and worry for you now.
Your labor is done, your home now is heaven; no more must you wait,
Your legacy lives on, your love of the land, and we will close the gate."
Nancy Kraayenhof.

12/03/2015

We are sad to share Mischief has been diagnosed with cancer. After noticing a small bump on her face this summer her veterinarian was called and soon after confirmed the bump was indeed cancerous. She is still as happy as ever she's 27 and she did the egg route with Bert for about 12 years. No need to worry about her because she's receiving a lot of love, care and is comfortable. Thank you all for keeping Bert's spirit alive and it lives on in this horse and three of Mischiefs babies Misty, Natchice and Lacey.

12/03/2015

21 years ago

11/29/2015

Bert with his old mare Misty in a old home day parade. Also Madaline Coty .

07/21/2015

Saturday there will be a auction at Southwick Farm.

SOUTHWICK FARM
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION

We will be offering the entire contents of the Southwick farm, right from the barnyard with no additions. This is an opportunity to own a piece of local history from the legendary "EGG MAN", Bert Southwick. Items will include everything from larger items, such as his handmade rowboat and skis, farming implements and so on, down to the smallest of trinkets. So, there should be something for all. Please plan to attend for a wonderful day in the country as we make history. I'm sure all will be delighted to know that all funds from the sale will be used to further the cause of "The Southwick Farm Trust" as was Bert's wish, to keep the farm in perpetual operation.

85 ZION HILL ROAD, NORTHFIELD, NH

SATURday, JULY 25, 2015

PREVIEW @ 8:30 - SALE STARTS @ 10:00 AM

Light catering of breakfast and lunch will be provided by the local 4-H Club who genuinely appreciates your support.

DIRECTIONS: From Interstate-93 north, take exit #19. At end of ramp take a left on Route-132 and follow for about a half mile. Take a left on Sargent Street and follow for about .7 miles to auction site. NO PARKING ON STREET Per order of Northfield police chief!!! We will make arrangements for off street parking.

Terms: Cash or NH resident checks only!

Sale positive (under tents if needed) - bring chairs

SUBJECT TO ERRORS AND OMISSIONS

sale to be conducted by

F.D. Peverly & Sons AuctioneersTM

07/01/2015

06/28/2015

THE OLD FARMERS PRAYER
Time just keeps moving on
Many years have come and gone
But I grow older without regret
My hopes are in what may come yet.
On the farm I work each day
This is where I wish to stay
I watch the seeds each season sprout
From the soil as the plants rise out.
I study Nature and I learn
To know the earth and feel her turn
I love her dearly and all the seasons
For I have learned her secret reasons.
All that will live is in the bosom of Earth
She is the loving mother of all birth
But all that lives must pass away
And go back again to her someday.
My life too will pass from Earth
But do not grieve, I say, there will be other birth
When my body is old and all spent
And my soul to Heaven has went.
Please compost and spread me on this plain
So my body Mother Earth can claim
That is where I wish to be
Then Nature can nourish new life with me.
So do not for me grieve and weep
I did not leave, I only sleep
I am with the soil here below
Where I can nourish life of beauty and glow.
Here I can help the falling rain
Grow golden fields of ripening grain
From here I can join the winds that blow
And meet the softly falling snow.
Here I can help the sun’s warming light
Grow food for birds of gliding flight
I can be in the beautiful flowers of spring
And in every other lovely thing.
So do not for me weep and cry
I am here, I do not die.
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Photos are availble free of cost with out water marks just ask! :)

06/28/2015

Old Home Day was dedicated to Bert and though he was not there in person he was there in spirit making sure they don't drive his tractors too fast. Bert was never in a rush to get anywhere but he always got it all done!

06/28/2015

Today was a beautiful day. Weather was perfect for a parade in honor of Bert and we would love to share any photos of the floats and tractors dedicated to Bert. Also his celebration of life was full of happy memories and laughs about Bert and his quick wit. A crowd of friends and family went together to the cemetery to say some last good byes but also to remind all of us that Bert lives in all of us. In every memory and story he is tied to many people. No memory or friendship more valuable or important to another. He lived a strong and happy 91 years meeting hundreds of people and changing their lives. At the his ceremony we were reminded to think of him when we feel a warm breeze or a new bud of a plant and he is now another star above us to always be there when we need him.

05/14/2015

Just to keep everyone informed as to what's going on concerning Bert Southwick's services. Saturday June 27th from 4:00 to 6:00 there will be a Celebration of Life at the Southwick school . Then there will be a funeral procession from the school down Park Street to the Park Street Cemetary.

05/09/2015

04/26/2015

Spring driving!

04/26/2015

Nachise's turn! He's a little excited but behaving nicely!

04/26/2015

Getting ready for old home day! First day out driving in a few years. Hooked her up to the new medowbrook.

04/11/2015

Old home day's theme is "A historical Tribute Bert Southwick, the Eggman." Contacts and more information are listed below!

04/07/2015

It's almost porch sitting season! This is Bert on his brand new porch built by volunteers this past summer! Didn't take long for him to fill it right up with rocking chairs and farm tools!

04/04/2015

We would like to make a note that we have not been selling "Southwick farm" bumper stickers. If you are interested in having one we would be more then happy to give them away for free.