Farm Happenings at Rise N Shine Farm
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Farm Happenings at Rise N Shine Farm

Farm Happenings for September 30, 2019

Posted on September 28th, 2019
Fall greens are starting to come to fruition despite the 93 degree heat.  Maybe it'll feel like fall in 2 weeks?  I don't understand how they are doing so well in the heat.  The irrigation helps and I guess the shorter days and lower angle of the sun helps reduce the intensity enough1 read more »

Farm Happenings for September 23, 2019

Posted on September 21st, 2019
Sweet potato harvest time!  And it looks like a great crop and great harvest conditions (bone dry).  The tractor digs them up and the crew loads them onto trays and in crates.  My crew is awesome!  None of this would be possible without people willing to get down and dirty and d1 read more »

Farm Happenings for September 16, 2019

Posted on September 14th, 2019
Even though the heat has been crazy brutal these last couple weeks, the cool season plants look pretty good!  The regular irrigation is helping tremendously.  If we can get a break from the heat I think they'll really start to take off.  You'll get a taste of some greens this week wi1 read more »

Farm Happenings for September 12, 2019

Posted on September 9th, 2019
Planting continued this past week with more cabbage, kale and carrots.  We need those temps to drop from the mid 90s to the mid 80s!  Last Friday did feel a little less humid which I'm sure the crops appreciated but today was a beast!  I'm so thankful for the Oostanaula River! 1 read more »

Farm Happenings for September 9, 2019

Posted on September 7th, 2019
Planting continued this past week with more cabbage, kale and carrots.  We need those temps to drop from the mid 90s to the mid 80s!  Yesterday did feel a little less humid which I'm sure the crops appreciated.  I'm so thankful for the Oostanaula River!  It has been KEY to makin1 read more »