More weather challenges: on Saturday a hard frost burned our beans and tomatoes pretty badly. The beans closest to the ground survived, but the ones at the top of the plant froze. Likewise the tomatoes. Fortunately we have a lot of tomatoes at different stages of maturity in different locations, so we may still get some tomato production, but the beans are probably done, which is a shame, because those plants were loaded. The good news is that we have an additional variety of winter squash this week, and the cherry tomatoes seem to have escaped the freeze. Farming is full of excitement.
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Farm Happenings for September 22, 2020
About the farm
Great Country Farms is a diversified family farm on the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Using sustainable growing practices, we raise 50 to 60 crops each year, which we sell to members and visitors. We believe it is important to make clean, nutritionally vibrant food available to as many people as possible. It is our mission to give people a chance to see how their food grows, and we want to preserve the ecosystem of our soil for future generations.
Offering more than just a Community Supported Agriculture program, come visit Great Country Farms for pick-your-own fruits and veggies, a farm market with local products and baked goods, our 12 acre play area with activities for all ages, and seasonal festivals.
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Offering more than just a Community Supported Agriculture program, come visit Great Country Farms for pick-your-own fruits and veggies, a farm market with local products and baked goods, our 12 acre play area with activities for all ages, and seasonal festivals.