Things are shifting here as the summer solstice approaches. We started irrigating this last week as some of the more mature crops are needing more water. There is Cauliflower in this weeks share, although it may look different than what you might get at the store. Colors (purple and off white) in this cauliflower are due to some challenges of growing this crop in the heat (and also a strong freeze when the plants were small). But the flavor is great! Summer crops are hopefully maturing faster now too, so look for squash to make an appearance. Tomatoes and cucumbers still have a ways to go. This is always a difficulty in this time of year, but we are making it happen!
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Farm Happenings for June 16, 2020
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We are a seventh generation family farm, raising certified organic vegetables for CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) and Farmers Markets. We also raise pastured chicken, 100% grassfed beef and offer pastured pork. We raise food with the intention of taking care of the land: growing healthy soil, healthy plants, healthy animals, and healthy people. Since we are a seventh generation family farm, caring for the land and soil for our children and the next seven generations is at the forefront of our farming practices. We nourish the soil with compost from our farm, and other natural ways to bring nutrients and minerals back to the land to improve the health of the soil, land and crops. We work to maintain a balanced, healthy soil to help grow healthy plants and food. We see our farm as part of a larger community-- a network of people who are interdependent with each other. We grow healthy food for our family, friends and community.
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