We've had some very hungry caterpillars in Ernie (one of our hoophouses). The children's book is cute (Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar), but in really life, it's such a nuisance. The last cold snap, we closed up Ernie to protect the crops from a potential frost, and that raised the temperature in the hoophouse quite a bit, which must have been a haven for the little pests. Our chard, spinach, collard greens, cabbage and lettuces got hit the worst. You've probably noticed your veggies have been a little extra holy and hopefully you didn't also receive a "friend" in your box as well... We're taking measures to find natural solutions to deter the little guys since we don't use any chemicals.
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Summer Week 3
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We left the hustle and bustle of city life to raise our children in the country. Getting into agriculture is a decision we've never regretted! Now we lovingly grow fresh food together as a family on our small farm. It's food we trust, and you can too! We want to feed our children the best we can, so we grow high-quality fruits, vegetables, and meats - everything from Arugula to Zucchini; Chicken and pork! - all free of chemicals, synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. We'd love to share what we grow with you!
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