by fifthcrow | Jul 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
Our apple trees got thinned and the fruits are sizing up nicely in the orchard. All across the state last winter fruit trees were struggling to set fruit. This was due to an unusually warm winter and the trees becoming confused on when to come out of dormancy. Our...
by fifthcrow | Jun 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Our water pump that we have been struggling with over in our new fields finally went kerplunck last week. Unfortunately it broke before we got our new pump delivered and installed. We will not be able to plant our 5 acres of Quinoa for the CSA this year. Currently we...
by fifthcrow | Jun 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
I’ve been meaning to write some articles for the newsletter that more deeply explore particular themes. Recent events have led me to think this week would be a good opportunity to write a bit about the current labor shortages that many farms like ours are...
by fifthcrow | Jun 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Updates from the field… We mentioned in our last newsletter we have had some irrigation challenges in our newly leased parcel. This has led to some later plantings than hoped for but at least we were able to get the beans in the ground just in the nick of time!...
by fifthcrow | Jun 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
Updates from the field… All the winter squash have been planted and have started sprouting. We’re planting dry beans, potatoes, winter squash, and quinoa all at our new acreage. This has led to some unforeseen challenges. We only acquired the lease...
