North 40 Life Magazine | Page 13

Aside from fresh eggs, Jenna expressed that she really enjoyed connecting herself and her family to their food. She felt it was important for her two boys to have this experience, and aside from raising chickens, they are also involved with their local 4H Club. The summer of 2015 was a tough time for local residents. Catastrophic wildfires claimed timber and homes right in the middle of this area. During the evacuation, Jenna even had to let her chickens out to fend for themselves. Jenna’s preparation beforehand ensured her chickens had everything they needed to make it through the smoke and fire. 13