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Clayhill Farm and Forest: Tapping Trees, Raising Animals, and Teaching Ag Remotely

Harry and Judy Worm are the owners of Clayhill Farm and Forest near Brainerd. Right now Harry is busy hauling sap and making maple syrup, while Judy is taking care of calves and getting ready to try out new ways of teaching agriculture classes - remotely - at Brainerd High School. Harry and Judy covered a lot of ground when they talked with Dan Houg and Katie Carter on the Wednesday Morning Show. Clayhill Farm has been in Judy’s family since the ‘50s. Harry and Judy raise beef cattle, grow hay, and tap over 400 trees. Harry shared some of what he’s learned about making syrup in the 12 years since his initial investment in 10 taps and a turkey cooker boiler. If you’re interested in maple syrup, or if you’d like to try tapping a few trees this spring, be sure to listen!

You can connect with Clayhill Farm and Forest on Facebook.

Katie Carter started at Northern Community Radio in 2008 as Managing Editor of the station's grant-funded, online news experiment Northern Community Internet. She returned for a second stint in 2016-23. She produced Area Voices showcasing the arts, culture, and history stories of northern Minnesota.
Dan Houg
If you want it done, and done right, you can call on Dan Houg, Northern Community Radio’s Senior Engineer and Handyman. And, if you want to know how it works, you’ve got a friend in Dan. Whether it’s patching together the transmitter with parts from eBay or supporting volunteers and staff with help understanding the studio board, Dan’s available and ready to help. Away from the station Dan’s building, rebuilding, and repurposing stuff in between motorcycle rides and motorcycle movies with his gang. If you wonder about his qualifications, Dan’s recently been named president of the Association of Public Radio Engineers. Dan’s got you covered and is ready to help.