Monday evening Ken fed the pigs for the last time. Tuesday morning, Election Day, was the last day for the pigs. Early that morning Chris came and slaughtered on farm. We believe in on farm slaughter as the animals appear to have no stress, and all waste stays on the farm. We choose that time of year as the meat is processed before deer hunting season. Pigs here are a valuable …
Greetings from the Garden! this week’s CSA box has freshly dug potatoes, sweet potatoes, squash, leeks or red onions, garlic, salad and braising greens, winter tomatoes, and herbs. Field Notes. The field is, unfortunately, too wet for Ken to use the tractor to dig the potatoes. So, he is digging some every day by hand. Today you get some freshly dug potatoes – when they taste best. And let us know what you …
Each Halloween we recognize the times between solstice and equinox. From a farming perspective, this is where the drama is – In February the days are lengthening dramatically and the earth is awakening. In May the seeds and plants are becoming established – some blooming. In August the plants are producing and the push of harvest is starting. In October the harvest is wrapping up and the earth is preparing to sleep. Each older, agrarian …
