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Welcome to Black Hammock Farm News, your trusted source for the latest updates, expert livestock care guides, and inspiring farm-to-table recipes. Whether you’re curious about raising Katahdin sheep, caring for free-range chickens, or preparing holiday dishes with farm-fresh ingredients, our news feed is here to keep you informed and inspired. We’re dedicated to sustainable farming practices and building a community that values eco-friendly living and quality food. Dive into our articles and celebrate the connection between farm life and your table!
LASTEST FARMING NEWS
From Farm To Table
Farm-to-table fresh! Black Hammock Farms proudly provides naturally raised lamb and poultry to Central Florida, partnering with A Poultry in Winter Park for quality you can trust. ...more
Local Family Farming News
August 11, 2025•1 min read
🕯️ Celebrating Passover: Honoring Tradition with Black Hammock Farm's Premium Lambs
Passover, or Pesach, stands as a profound cornerstone of Jewish heritage, commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. ...more
Local Family Farming News
April 12, 2025•2 min read
Sheep and Celebrations: A Timeless Tradition Across Cultures
heep have played a central role in holiday celebrations and cultural traditions for centuries, symbolizing everything from renewal to sacrifice. ...more
Local Family Farming News
December 30, 2024•1 min read
SHEEP CARE FLORIDA
Periorbital Eczema in Sheep:
Learn how periorbital eczema in sheep—often mistaken for pink eye—reveals hidden feeding issues. Discover the causes, treatment, and prevention strategies to keep your flock healthy and thriving. ...more
Sheep Care Florida
October 13, 2025•15 min read
From Conception to Healthy Lambs
Master pregnancy and lambing management for Katahdin sheep. Learn how nutrition, health care, and preparation ensure strong ewes and thriving newborn lambs. ...more
Sheep Care Florida
October 07, 2025•11 min read
Introduction to Katahdin Sheep
Discover Katahdin sheep—the hardy, low-maintenance breed perfect for Florida farms. Learn their history, benefits, and why they’re the top choice for sustainable, pasture-raised lamb. ...more
Sheep Care Florida
September 22, 2025•13 min read
Tips For Raising Sheep In Florida
Learn how to raise sheep in Florida with tips on breeds, pasture care, parasite control & predator protection for thriving small farms. ...more
Sheep Care Florida
August 25, 2025•2 min read
Black Hammock Farm's: HACCP for Floods and Hurricanes
BHF has developed a comprehensive Hazard Analysis Critical Control Plan for Floods and Hurricanes and encourages other local farms with livestock to join in their efforts to safeguard livestock and in... ...more
Sheep Care Florida
February 02, 2025•2 min read
SHEEP AND ECO MANAGEMENT
The Katahdin Advantage: Why Hair Sheep Are Florida's Secret Weapon
In Florida’s relentless summer heat, Katahdin sheep don’t just survive—they thrive. Discover how this resilient, heat-tolerant breed is transforming wetland vegetation management by turning invasive o... ...more
Sheep and Eco Management
November 01, 2025•36 min read
Know Your Enemy: Invasive Plants Threatening Florida's Wetland Borders
Katahdin sheep take the fight to Florida’s wetland edges, where invasive plants first take root. Through targeted grazing, they restore balance to transitional zones—nature’s front line in protecting ... ...more
Sheep and Eco Management
October 31, 2025•26 min read
The Silent Invasion: Wetlands and Invasive Species
Katahdin sheep are transforming Florida’s wetlands. Through targeted grazing, these hardy, low-impact grazers naturally clear invasive plants, restore native growth, and help rebuild the delicate bala... ...more
Sheep and Eco Management
October 26, 2025•17 min read
Seminole County Wetlands Vision
Seminole County protects 8,500 wetland acres around Lake Jesup. But protection isn't management. Could local Katahdin sheep operations pioneer new solutions? ...more
Sheep and Eco Management
October 20, 2025•9 min read
Could Katahdin Sheep Fill the Gap?
We have the sheep. We have the science. We have the need. Why isn't anyone connecting the dots? The final chapter of our Katahdin wetland series. ...more
Sheep and Eco Management
October 18, 2025•16 min read
Florida's Wetland War
Florida spends $100M yearly fighting 500+ invasive species across 1.5M acres. The arsenal isn't working. What if the solution is already grazing nearby? ...more
Sheep and Eco Management
October 15, 2025•11 min read
ALL ABOUT THE HERD
Building Your Flock Through Strategic Breeding
Discover proven strategies for Katahdin sheep breeding. Learn how nutrition, genetics, and reproductive management drive higher conception rates and healthier lamb crops.iption ...more
All about Herd
November 04, 2025•18 min read
Feeding Your Flock for Optimal Health and ProductionNew Blog Post
Learn how to feed Katahdin sheep for peak health and productivity. Discover nutrition strategies, seasonal feeding, and management tips that maximize genetic potential ...more
All about Herd
October 01, 2025•20 min read
Building the Foundation for Your Katahdin Flock
Episode 2 explores the essential infrastructure for Katahdin sheep—from fencing and water systems to pastures and shelters—designed to work with nature, not against it. ...more
All about Herd
September 26, 2025•22 min read
FARM FOR VETS
Black Hammock Farms: Where Service Meets Soil
At Black Hammock Farms, we believe farming can be more than work—it can be healing. That’s why we proudly stand with the Farmer Veteran Coalition to support those who served our country. From pastures... ...more
Black Hammock Farms For Veterens
September 26, 2025•3 min read
BHF COOK BOOK
🍽️ Featured Recipe: Herb-Roasted Lamb Shanks for Passover
In honor of the sacred tradition of Passover, this lamb recipe pays homage to the ancient ritual of the Korban Pesach — the Passover offering. Historically, the Israelites roasted a whole, unblemished... ...more
Black Hammock Farms Cook Book
April 12, 2025•2 min read
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Almond Cookies.
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Almond Cookies. It beautifully captures the warmth and love intended for this recipe. Let me know if there's anything you'd like to adjust or add! ...more
Black Hammock Farms Cook Book
January 05, 2025•2 min read
LASTEST FARMING NEWS
From Farm To Table
Farm-to-table fresh! Black Hammock Farms proudly provides naturally raised lamb and poultry to Central Florida, partnering with A Poultry in Winter Park for quality you can trust. ...more
Local Family Farming News
August 11, 2025•1 min read
🕯️ Celebrating Passover: Honoring Tradition with Black Hammock Farm's Premium Lambs
Passover, or Pesach, stands as a profound cornerstone of Jewish heritage, commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. ...more
Local Family Farming News
April 12, 2025•2 min read
Sheep and Celebrations: A Timeless Tradition Across Cultures
heep have played a central role in holiday celebrations and cultural traditions for centuries, symbolizing everything from renewal to sacrifice. ...more
Local Family Farming News
December 30, 2024•1 min read
SHEEP CARE FLORIDA
Periorbital Eczema in Sheep:
Learn how periorbital eczema in sheep—often mistaken for pink eye—reveals hidden feeding issues. Discover the causes, treatment, and prevention strategies to keep your flock healthy and thriving. ...more
Sheep Care Florida
October 13, 2025•15 min read
From Conception to Healthy Lambs
Master pregnancy and lambing management for Katahdin sheep. Learn how nutrition, health care, and preparation ensure strong ewes and thriving newborn lambs. ...more
Sheep Care Florida
October 07, 2025•11 min read
Introduction to Katahdin Sheep
Discover Katahdin sheep—the hardy, low-maintenance breed perfect for Florida farms. Learn their history, benefits, and why they’re the top choice for sustainable, pasture-raised lamb. ...more
Sheep Care Florida
September 22, 2025•13 min read
Tips For Raising Sheep In Florida
Learn how to raise sheep in Florida with tips on breeds, pasture care, parasite control & predator protection for thriving small farms. ...more
Sheep Care Florida
August 25, 2025•2 min read
Black Hammock Farm's: HACCP for Floods and Hurricanes
BHF has developed a comprehensive Hazard Analysis Critical Control Plan for Floods and Hurricanes and encourages other local farms with livestock to join in their efforts to safeguard livestock and in... ...more
Sheep Care Florida
February 02, 2025•2 min read
SHEEP AND ECO MANAGEMENT
The Katahdin Advantage: Why Hair Sheep Are Florida's Secret Weapon
In Florida’s relentless summer heat, Katahdin sheep don’t just survive—they thrive. Discover how this resilient, heat-tolerant breed is transforming wetland vegetation management by turning invasive o... ...more
Sheep and Eco Management
November 01, 2025•36 min read
Know Your Enemy: Invasive Plants Threatening Florida's Wetland Borders
Katahdin sheep take the fight to Florida’s wetland edges, where invasive plants first take root. Through targeted grazing, they restore balance to transitional zones—nature’s front line in protecting ... ...more
Sheep and Eco Management
October 31, 2025•26 min read
The Silent Invasion: Wetlands and Invasive Species
Katahdin sheep are transforming Florida’s wetlands. Through targeted grazing, these hardy, low-impact grazers naturally clear invasive plants, restore native growth, and help rebuild the delicate bala... ...more
Sheep and Eco Management
October 26, 2025•17 min read
Seminole County Wetlands Vision
Seminole County protects 8,500 wetland acres around Lake Jesup. But protection isn't management. Could local Katahdin sheep operations pioneer new solutions? ...more
Sheep and Eco Management
October 20, 2025•9 min read
Could Katahdin Sheep Fill the Gap?
We have the sheep. We have the science. We have the need. Why isn't anyone connecting the dots? The final chapter of our Katahdin wetland series. ...more
Sheep and Eco Management
October 18, 2025•16 min read
Florida's Wetland War
Florida spends $100M yearly fighting 500+ invasive species across 1.5M acres. The arsenal isn't working. What if the solution is already grazing nearby? ...more
Sheep and Eco Management
October 15, 2025•11 min read
ALL ABOUT THE HERD
Building Your Flock Through Strategic Breeding
Discover proven strategies for Katahdin sheep breeding. Learn how nutrition, genetics, and reproductive management drive higher conception rates and healthier lamb crops.iption ...more
All about Herd
November 04, 2025•18 min read
Feeding Your Flock for Optimal Health and ProductionNew Blog Post
Learn how to feed Katahdin sheep for peak health and productivity. Discover nutrition strategies, seasonal feeding, and management tips that maximize genetic potential ...more
All about Herd
October 01, 2025•20 min read
Building the Foundation for Your Katahdin Flock
Episode 2 explores the essential infrastructure for Katahdin sheep—from fencing and water systems to pastures and shelters—designed to work with nature, not against it. ...more
All about Herd
September 26, 2025•22 min read
FARM FOR VETS
Black Hammock Farms: Where Service Meets Soil
At Black Hammock Farms, we believe farming can be more than work—it can be healing. That’s why we proudly stand with the Farmer Veteran Coalition to support those who served our country. From pastures... ...more
Black Hammock Farms For Veterens
September 26, 2025•3 min read
BHF COOK BOOK
🍽️ Featured Recipe: Herb-Roasted Lamb Shanks for Passover
In honor of the sacred tradition of Passover, this lamb recipe pays homage to the ancient ritual of the Korban Pesach — the Passover offering. Historically, the Israelites roasted a whole, unblemished... ...more
Black Hammock Farms Cook Book
April 12, 2025•2 min read
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Almond Cookies.
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Almond Cookies. It beautifully captures the warmth and love intended for this recipe. Let me know if there's anything you'd like to adjust or add! ...more
Black Hammock Farms Cook Book
January 05, 2025•2 min read
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