With the help of neighbors, friends and family, we finally pulled the plastic on the hoophouse and got it planted with spinach, salad mix, arugula & asian bunching greens this past weekend. This is a very big accomplishment! Since we pieced it together cheaply and did not use a kit, it took longer than we [...]
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Hoophouse Up & Planted!
Posted in CSA, Farm Update, Farmers Market, Greenhouse, Spring on March 16, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Lots to Do
Posted in Crew, Farm Update, Garden, Greenhouse, Organic, Pastured Poultry, Spring on February 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Back from vacation and the list of things to do is long. The high tunnel is almost done. With help from neighbors and friends, the plastic should go up on Tuesday. This is exciting because our salad greens, spinach and bunching greens are ready to go out. We are already behind on our planting dates [...]
Financing a Small Farm
Posted in CSA, Farm Update, Farmers Market, Finance, Greenhouse, Vegetables on February 15, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I work off the farm as a small farms extension instructor. Last Wednesday, I held a class for small farmers on financial planning, bookkeeping and recordkeeping. As a farmer and business person, I learned so much from this class, especially the signs or red flags that give you a strong idea whether or not your [...]
