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Farm Happenings at DragSmith Farms
Farm Share Week 13
It certainly did feel more like October this past week than September. As a kid I remember going to school in September and suffering through many hot days. Maybe they will come yet. We did not get the plastic on greenhouse 3 and 4 as planned. Saturday proved misty and windy1 read more »
Farm Share Week 12
We have something fun for you this week. Sunflower heads! Lay the whole head out on the picnic table or bird feeder for the birds and squirrels to enjoy or you can remove the seeds to roast for yourself. A sign of season change. The plants are preparing seeds for next year's crops. 1 read more »
Farm Share Week 11
This weekend is proving to have perfect summer days. Sunshine, low humidity and a breeze to dry things out a bit and keep the bugs away. The "Produce Squad" has been busy harvesting. Can see the changes of season progression. The tomatoes are ripening rapidly, summer squash1 read more »
Farm Share Week 10
Happy Birthday to Maurice! None of us can believe it...he is 75 years old.....and still farming. Goes to prove the average age of the American farmer is OLD!! Just to add to that thought, DragSmith Farms is actively looking for the next generation farmer. Hand the awesome jo1 read more »
Farm Share Week 9
At last we received some much needed rain. The fields are happier. The mosquitos are tiny, numerous, desperate and did I mention overabundant. In the photo, I couldn't resist showing you a hummingbird moth. Each year they come to visit the phlox flowers. Super cool. Th1 read more »
Farm Share Week 8
It took us like 4 years of having our "new van" to finally get the DragSmith Farms decals. Either our local sign guy was busy or the van was on the road. Back in the day....last year....Maurice traveled to the Cities 3 days a week, the local area one day and went to get supplies on one day.&n1 read more »
Ginormous Broccoli
if you are wondering what in the world to do with a ginormous broccoli, I have a couple of ideas. First of all, be sure to wash your broccoli thoroughly. We gave it a field washing, but, that isn't usually adequate for the table. If you gently steam the broccoli and find it is to1 read more »
Monarch Butterfly sighting
Common milkweed feeding a beautiful Monarch butterfly. If you have the opportunity to be out and about there are many fluttering about. read more »
Farm share week 7
As you might know this is a Monarch butterfly in it's caterpillar stage. Part of the stewardship we practice here at DragSmith Farms is creating or saving habitats for good bugs and wild life. The pasture areas are full of common milkweed. We don't even pull them out anymore in th1 read more »
About the farm
DragSmith Farms is a 104-acre Certified Organic Produce Farm located just north of Barron, WI along the pristine Yellow River. About 34 years ago Maurice and Gail bought the farm that has been in Gail's family 120 years. DragSmith comes from a blending of Gail's maiden name, Dragseth, and our shared last name, Smith. We did this to signify the new and old and to create a bit of mystery.
We grow approximately 30 acres of produce that we market along with honey maple syrup and other products from neighboring farms. We sell to some of the finest restaurants and food co-ops in Minnesota and Wisconsin. As a certified organic grower, we utilize all of the regulations required for organic certification and in fact go the extra mile to preserve our farm and our environment.
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We grow approximately 30 acres of produce that we market along with honey maple syrup and other products from neighboring farms. We sell to some of the finest restaurants and food co-ops in Minnesota and Wisconsin. As a certified organic grower, we utilize all of the regulations required for organic certification and in fact go the extra mile to preserve our farm and our environment.