Looking forward to Spring (part 1)
Even though food production has ceased for the season at The Farm, we have a project list that is a mile long of things we have to accomplish before spring. Things are going really well and we are thankful for the year we have behind us. It should allow us to be ready come last frost to move very quickly.
We are truly thankful for everyone that came out this past Saturday to help on the many projects we have. It turned out to be an absolutely perfect day, and we loved the opportunity to meet some new faces.
We will have additional periodic Spring Prep days during the winter, and we’d love to have you join us (weather permitting).
The Farm Update & Welcome to Newest Farm Team Member
We want to extend a special welcome to Hannah who is joining The Farm team through the EnergyCorps Program. She is already hard and work and will be with us for the entire 2012 season. We are thankful to have her on board and we look forward to everyone having a chance to meet her.
Another huge thank you to William’s Tractor for making this season actually possible. We could not have done it without their support.
Pole Barn is FINISHED!!!
We were able to finish the pole barn that will serve as our base of operations for all produce processing and storage next season. Next season’s production plans are built around tripling the amount of food we grow, so this resource will be critical in making post harvest processing and storage more efficient. In keeping with our desire to reduce our impact on the environment, we were able to reuse an existing pole barn from a poultry farm in the area.
We are thankful for all of those who made it possible to include Andy Pruitt of Garver Engineering, Barry Bryant, and the many volunteers from Fellowship Bible Church.
What’s Ahead?
We have a lot to do this winter to ensure we hit the ground running in Spring. We will be building out a new poultry enclosure to expand the flock, fill out the pole barn area by installing wash stations & cold storage, applying lime & manure to the fields, installing high tunnels to extend the growing season, rebuilding fence lines to remove the barb wire & make it safer for the children that come out, and putting up some deer fencing (they fed too well last season).
Check The Farm calendar for our next Spring Prep Volunteer Days.
2012 Harvest Share Subscriptions
Harvest Share Subscriptions for 2012 are not available for purchase. There is a limited amount, so get yours while they are still available. For more information, please visit the Harvest Share webpage.
For more information on The Farm, please visit The Farm’s website or send an email to TheFarm@CobblestoneProject.org.