Stoney Ridge Farmer: Sawmilling Three Huge Wild Cherry Logs

The Stoney Ridge Farmer is sawmilling three huge wild cherry logs and found something amazing! Come with me today as we open a beautiful cherry log for live-edge lumber projects on the farm!

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