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Farm Happenings at Zilnicki Farms
Farm Happenings for October 22, 2024
We are past the halfway point of October and a lot of the farm fields are coming to the end and are being prepared for the 'winter slumber,' and planted with cover crops. Its a slow push for us in harvesting the potatoes, besides for the typical breakdowns (you better be following on Instagra1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 15, 2024
Another dry week is in the books, and I don't like it. It is the driest we have ever seen during potato harvest time, and we are close do doing the unthinkable, irrigate the fields before harvest. It is what it is and we will get by.
Also, did you see the Northern lights this week1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 8, 2024
Welp, the first week of October is here and coming to an end already. Jamesport Fire department is doing a can food, etc. drive for people affected from the hurricane that devastated the Carolinas/Appalachians. Personally my opinion is this.. give full attention and all the aid availabl1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 1, 2024
October is here and my kids are in full Halloween mode. They are ready to carve pumpkins and make pumpkin seeds to eat.
Now lets talk about the recent hurricane that slammed into Florida and is currently wrecking havoc in the Carolinas and Appalachian mountains. I've seen so1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 24, 2024
Well, the weatherman gave us the ole 100% chance of rain for the latter part of this week. That was a big swing an miss by them! It is bone dry, as I'm sure you noticed your lawn and garden and plants looking thirsty. It all evens out, but we sure could use a little.
Side note, th1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 17, 2024
We are almost half way through September and I'm not going to lie, I don't like that time is flying by. But, this weather is absolutely gorgeous and I hope you and your family are taking full advantage of it. Yes it is very dry and we desperately need rain, and I'm sure it will come whe1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 10, 2024
I guess we can officially say summer is over, and I hope all families that had children return to school had a great week. I saw the first pumpkins at a farmstand today and I'm not going to lie, it made me a little sad.
Have a great weekend!
Your farmer,
John read more »
Farm Happenings for September 3, 2024
I'm not going to say its over but summer is winding down. Harbes apple orchard is getting ready to open, which means the dreaded fall traffic season is upon us. Last year was a partial rainout so I wish the farms that offer 'Agritainment' a great fall.
Best of luck to all th1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 27, 2024
How gorgeous has this weather been this week after those torrential rains Sunday night into Monday. We picked up around 5 inches of rain in a short span, but thankfully we didn't get the 9 inches just west of received. That would have been very bad for the fall crops, from erosion to disease1 read more »
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Zilnicki Farms is a 4th generation family farm focused on sustainable agriculture, growing the highest quality vegetables and reminding people of the importance in knowing where their food comes from. Together as a family we work tirelessly to provide a vast assortment of vegetable, herbs, potted flowers, cut flowers, and free range eggs.
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