Farm News
Back to School
It was super hot Monday for picking, and the rest of the week isn’t looking to be much better! But the vegetables are still growing, so our crew is still hard at work despite the heat. John and Janna are away for the whole week bringing Adrienne to college in Michigan, and several employees went…
Read MorePeppers and eggplants
This morning after we picked eggplant and sweet and hot peppers at the south garden, we could tell school had started because of all the traffic on our way back, and our college students tell me next Monday will be their last day. Anna and Madeline will be missed as they return to Dordt. Several…
Read MoreFall shares filling up
Remember last week when we wanted rain? Well, we got it! This past Sunday there were 4 inches in the rain gauge. It was quite a weekend! We’re close to full on the fall shares, so thanks to all who have continued with us. We’re waiting on a few checks, and we probably could squeeze…
Read MoreEggplant and chickens
I hope you’re enjoying your summer, which has already been starting to feel like more like fall on some recent days! We’re very busy on the farm today so I’ll keep it short — Jessica is away for a week, and cover crops need to be seeded, dirt turned, fall carrots weeded and watered, fall…
Read MoreOnions and beets
We had a good inch or more of rain last Thursday evening, which is the most we have had since the wet period in May. You’ll notice that produce is a bit dirtier this week and may require another rinse or two, especially the head lettuce, due to the rainfall. We can ease up on…
Read MoreIllegal chickens
It actually felt cool this morning. That was before the sun came up! We recently had a discussion with guests at our farm about chickens, which cannot be legally raised in Sioux Center, unlike other cities such as Orange City and Sioux Falls. Did you know that the USDA keeps track of who owns chickens…
Read MoreWe are now taking orders for pork
We have had a number of inquiries about our pork. I’m happy to let you know that I have finally been able to source some feeder pigs of the quality and breed we appreciate! We are now taking orders and will hold a half for you if you deposit $100 on your commitment to purchase.…
Read MoreCarrots, beans, greens, and beets
This week we have been weeding, seeding for fall, watering, and harvesting. We’ve had some great meals with carrots, beans, greens, and beets. And finally, we poured the floor for a new greenhouse as well. We hope to have the greenhouse finished by October, and we plan to use it for spring transplants, which we…
Read MoreHalfway through the season
We’re halfway through the season already, and people and schedules are getting busy. We WILL be delivering as usual on Wednesday unless you have made other arrangements with us due to the 4th of July holiday. In the interest of keeping your veggies as fresh as possible, please come as early as you are able…
Read MoreHeat, rain and earwigs
Thanks for reading, and for your support! We’ve been busy in the last week. With the heat and rain, the weeds have come out full force, along with bugs like earwigs. We saw a lot of them today. We tried to make sure none of them stuck around as we rinsed and packed your food,…
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