Farm Happenings at Snapfinger Farm
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Farm Happenings at Snapfinger Farm

Farm Happenings for May 11, 2022

Posted on May 8th, 2022
Strange weather this past week! We got some much needed rain but the day after it was forecasted. For the rest of the week the weather was the opposite of the forecast. The sugar snap peas really liked the rain and you'll be seeing them in your boxes this week. The first planting of tomatoes now ha1 read more »

Farm Happenings for May 4, 2022

Posted on May 1st, 2022
The new vegetable washer we built has worked out great! We are able to clean produce better and faster than ever before. Though it was originally intended for topped root veggies we have been able to also use it on bunched roots, green garlic, and we will be testing it on the spring onions that sho1 read more »

Farm Happenings for April 27, 2022

Posted on April 24th, 2022
We have been setting up irrigation all over the farm now that the rain is slowing down and the sun is heating up. The high tunnels we had to close only a week ago now are getting so hot they need shade cloth. While that is a lot of work its not all bad, all of the spring veggies have taken off! Loo1 read more »

Farm Happenings for April 20, 2022

Posted on April 17th, 2022
The late cold snaps have delayed some of our favorite spring crops this year but after some nice warm weather a couple of good rains they are looking great! Strawberries will finally be in full swing next week and sugar snap peas harvest will begin. Spring onions are starting to size up and our hea1 read more »

First Boxes of 2022!

Posted on April 7th, 2022
Hello! I hope you are excited for your first boxes of the season. We are excited to be growing for you! We have the whole farm planted out with greens, roots, alliums, flowers, and fruits for the spring and summer. Strawberries are just around the corner and should be in your boxes in the next week1 read more »

Farm Happenings for November 17, 2021

Posted on November 14th, 2021
**This is the last week for our members who pick up at the Decatur Farmers Market. Thank you for your support this season and we look forward to seeing you when the market season begins next year!** Even though we had temperatures in the 70's this past week, we had our first frost and winter is on1 read more »

Farm Happenings for November 3, 2021

Posted on October 31st, 2021
After a rain delay we will be digging up the last of the sweet potatoes this week. We had a great yield this year! Our strawberry plants for next spring have arrived and will be put in the ground later this week. Onions, garlic, and overwintered flowers will be getting seeded and planted in the com1 read more »

Farm Happenings for October 23, 2021

Posted on October 20th, 2021
This week is the last of the summer crops. The temperatures are dropping and we are getting rid of the okra, peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes soon. Fall crops are starting to come in and so expect more greens, sweet potatoes, and roots coming up in the next month.  read more »

Farm Happenings for October 16, 2021

Posted on October 14th, 2021
We dug up the sweet potatoes! They have been curing all week and will be in your shares this weekend. To celebrate the spookiest month we have some heirloom pumpkins for you this week from our friends at Rag N Frass Farm. They can be used like winter squashes.  read more »