Green Mountains Turn White

Vermont's Green Mountains donned a heavy coat of white this week. 17" at our farm in Plainfield, with temperatures struggling to climb above 0 for over a week, -35 with the wind chill some mornings. But in Vermont , just wait a bit and the weather will change. Yesterday the temperature made it to 5 above, the wind stopped, and for a little while we were graced with sun.

As challenging as it has been here, we are lucky compared to the weather extremes in other parts of the country not prepared for these climate shifts. Shat Acres' thoughts and wishes go out to fellow Highland breeders and others with livestock throughout the country hoping they and their animals are safe.

Highlands are made for this weather--their newbies and humans might not be. Stay safe out there!