Do a google search for how to determine the power of wind and you will find all kinds of formulas and scientific answers. While that is interesting and may lead you to some correct answers there is nothing like personal experience. Our crew was outside when the strong winds hit our farm last Wednesday and whether they could tell you the correct formulas to figure speed etc. they can testify to the power of wind! You don't see it but you can sure see the results! The above picture shows one of the changes that was made when the wind hit our farm - no it didn't turn the tunnel upside down! (There seems to be a glitch with the system, because the picture is correct in the edit mode and upside down when I save it). That hoop house lifted and moves over 6 feet! John figures we need 40 men to lift it up and get it back into place! Wind is powerful - but nothing compared to the One who can command it to cease! (Mark 4:39) Peace reigns at Bountiful Blessings Farm even thought the winds whipped around and did some damage! Hope you have a fantastic week!
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The Power of Wind!
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Bountiful Blessings Farm was established in the fall of 1998 as an organic, u-pick strawberry farm. After five years of hard knocks (it’s hard to have all your “eggs” in one basket), we expanded to winter vegetable production in the fall of 2003, and then into year-round production in 2010. We now provide our customers with vegetables and berries (in season) 10 months of the year. Although all 5 of our children have given of their blood and sweat to make the farm into what it is today, Joshua (our second son), along with his wife Kelli, and our youngest son, Caleb are full time with us on the farm and together we make the core team. Beyond us we have a couple of "managers" (former interns who work with us) and 5-6 interns a season. It is our goal to bring you the most nutritious and beautiful produce we possibly can.
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