Stéphane’s farm

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It is very early and the village of Châtel-St-Denis is still asleep. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

This cow is still enjoying the moonlight. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

Stéphane's farm: la Ferme des Sens. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

Stephane and his animals have a great relationship. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

Milking is the first daily task. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

Fresh goat's milk can be stored in this natural refrigerator. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

Then the goats will graze. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

Stéphane with one of his Rhaetian Greys. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

Hens and other animals live together on the farm. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

Feeding the hens and collecting their eggs. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

"Hey! Why are you jumping over the fence?" Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

Pro Specie Rara provided the farm with two woolly pigs when it began operations. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

What kind of goat is this? A peacock goat! Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

There are many types of fruit trees on the farm that are at risk of extinction. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

For example, the Chézard plum tree. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

Bees, of course, are also inhabitants of this farm. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

To promote biodiversity, Stéphane has reserved wildlife areas for insects, butterflies and spiders. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

Stephane watches a family of spiders. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

Homemade goat cheese and dried meat. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

No rest: after dinner, Stéphane jumps on the tractor for mowing. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

Storing food for the winter. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

At nightfall, Stéphane prepares to finish his day's work on the farm. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

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Stéphane starts working on the farm every day at 5am. After milking, it's time to feed the goats and pigs, take the cattle to pasture and mow the grass. This is how a typical day goes by in his life.