Our beginnings
Where Our Journey Began
300 acres in Grand Bassa, a recent fire, and our first mission: divide the first 120 acres into four sections and begin the work.
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The story of MNC Farms, from our first days on the land. Read the chapters in the order the events happened.
- 2025Chapter 01
- 2025Chapter 02
Building the farmOur First Duck House and 26 Ducks
Our first duck house, 26 locally purchased ducks, and early lessons about construction, ventilation, and learning as we went.
Read the story - 2025Chapter 03
Our first herdWelcoming Our First Cattle
One male, two adult cows, and their two female calves: our first five cattle arrived on 15 March 2025, bringing excitement and a new learning experience.
Read the story - 2025Chapter 04
Building the farmOur First Pig Shelter: An Unexpected Arrival
Local wood, five pigs arriving before their shelter was ready, and a refreshing first taste of Madd: another lesson in learning as we go.
Read the story - 2025Chapter 05
Water and new groundWater, New Roads, and Nights on the Farm
Two borewells, a swimming pool for the ducks, and a road towards the remaining 180 acres—while our weekends meant sleeping in the car and cooking under the night sky.
Read the story - 2025Chapter 06
New ground and growing skillsA River Revealed, and a Place to Stay
April brought a completed road, a river view at our boundary, the beginnings of three A-frame houses, and our first rabbits. Then an unexpected rain filled the air with flying insects.
Read the story - 2025Chapter 07
Planting and putting down roots3,000 Plantains and a Rainbow over Our Home
May brought the start of 3,000 plantains, a new tiller, and a house nearing completion. A rainbow and cows grazing nearby gave us a glimpse of the life we had dreamed of.
Read the story - 2025Chapter 08
Family life and animal careA Palava Hut and Family Days on the Farm
A new palava hut gave us somewhere to meet and rest. Our family visited, the children met the turkeys, and a rabbit’s hair loss brought a new concern.
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