News and Notes from Gale Woods Farm

Spring Lamb Shares Available
has limited number of lamb shares still available. Sold on a first-come, first-serve basis, full payment in advance is required to reserve a share and pick-up must take place between noon on Thursday, April 5 and 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 7.

The cost for a Lamb Share is $150 and consists of the following:

• 2 packages of ground lamb
• 1 lamb shank
• 1 boneless leg of lamb
• 2 packages of kabob meat
• 1 shoulder roast
• 1 rack of lamb
• 2 packages of steaks
• 2 packages of chops

If purchased separately, these cuts would cost approximately $175. Call 763.694.2001 to reserve your share.

Upcoming events:

Walk When the Moon is Full – Lamb Watch
Friday, April 6, 7-8:30 PM. $5
Help keep an eye on our expecting ewes and enjoy the stillness of the farm under a full moon.

Farmyard Fun Days

Learn about the wonders of the farm, explore the barn to meet the farm animals and assist a Gale Woods farmer with chores. Stop in the classrooms for farm crafts, cooking and farm games. Activities are a mix of independent exploration and educator-led programming. Come for just an hour or for the whole day. Adults must accompany children. All programs break for lunch from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Upcoming Farmyard Fun Days are scheduled for: 

• Tuesday, April 3, from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Thursday, April 12, from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 18, from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.