We finally got some dry weather and did a flurry of work this last week. Mostly focused on preparing soil for the fall cover crops and also preparing beds for planting strawberries and garlic later in the month. We just seeded the first couple acres of Ryegrass: our favorite cover crop for soli improvement (see why in Raes Blog post). Also, the week of dryer weather let us get in to the sweet potato patch and we are happy to say they will make their first appearance this week. If I was asked, I would say that this is our family's favorite vegetable. So versatile and simple and delicious. Plus they are a reliable crop for us! Other veg making an appearance soon are collard greens and fennel, and hopefully fall peas in the coming weeks. Fall is fast approaching!!
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Farm Happenings for September 15, 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, pastured pork and 100% grassfed beef. 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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