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Farm Happenings at Hillcrest Farms
Farm Happenings for November 18, 2020
Hello!
I really don't want to go indoors for harvest this early but the coming weather pattern may demand the change. I will try to make up Celery and Kale Crowns for those of you who missed out last week, but they were frozen when I attempted to harvest ! I will keep the menu simple th1 read more »
Farm Happenings for November 11, 2020
The inside of the hoop houses is a thing of beauty....it looks like Spring! Alas, today we have exactly 10 hours of daylight, and tomorrow, growth will really slow down. We begin to blanket the rows with giant sheets of spunbond fabric for frost protection and it will soon loo1 read more »
Farm Happenings for November 7, 2020
Seventeen minutes of daylight left until we sink below the 10 hours benchmark needed to sustain real plant growth. So how is it Hillcrest Farms can offer fresh real chemical free food during the cold, inhospitable months of Michigan late Fall, Winter and early Spring?
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Farm Happenings for November 4, 2020
We will not be washing root vegetables like [potatoes, carrots, and beets any more this year. Washing removes the protective enzyme and microbial coating that allows us to store them without chemical treatment.
The seasonal "shoulder" crops like Brussels Sprouts, Spinach, ad Asia1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 21, 2020
It's hard to believe, but the Summer Markets are over, and the Summer CSA deliveries are moving to the Winter - Spring deliveries in less than 2 weeks! Just a reminder, Auto Renew will activate Monday, October 26,and 25% will be charged on Thursday1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 14, 2020
My farming activity will be restricted for a couple of days as I have the first cataract surgery tomorrow morning. I will not attend the Allen Street Farmers Market on Wednesday. If you are a CSA Member, we can meet about 3:30 on Thursday at that location, or arrange a home delivery, or1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 7, 2020
This Saturday is the last Farmers Market in Grand Ledge, and the last day for summer CSA is October 31. The week after, October 17, we will deliver CSA deliveries and preorders at the parking lot behind Flour Child Restaurant for one hour: 11:00-12:00 noon. I am afraid this month will f1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 30, 2020
Hello!!
As we approach our winter CSA season that begins November 1, a couple things come to mind. First, I am very grateful for the increase in business activity, thank you. Next, when you talk about CSA activity in the winter, careful planning and experience is crucial.
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Farm Happenings for September 23, 2020
Good Morning!
The killer frost Saturday Morning completely changed our schedule and menu.. The lettuce and spinach survived, but other than the kales and brussels sprouts, if it was outside, it's pretty much done. Of particular note, the sweet potato vines are now black. This is importa1 read more »
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A four season, chemical free grower in southern Michigan. We use protected culture and outdoor cultivation to provide market fresh produce to our customers 12 months/ year.
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