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Farm Happenings at Bayfield Foods
3.29.22 Farm Happenings
Ah, spring. The season of many faces here in the Northwoods. With temps and moisture both on a roller coaster that changes daily, there's never a dull moment. While those swings can drive us crazy trying to figure out what kind of clothes or boots to wear on a daily basis, it's good new1 read more »
3.11.22 Farm Happenings
Happy Spring! Yes, it might not be the equinox yet, but the greenhouse is nearly full already. That's the start of spring in our books.
We've been busy starting thousands and thousands (tens of thousands!) of onions, as well as loads of early hoophouse transplants - scallions, collards,1 read more »
Feb 25 Farm Happenings
Well, winter ain't over yet, is it? In the picture above, the roof of a hoophouse is behind me completely drifted over with snow. It took the better part of a day to even get a lane plowed TO the hoophouses, and one drift was as tall as the hood of the tractor (about 5'). That was1 read more »
Feb 11 Farm Happenings
Well, we're already half way through February - believe it or not, it's only about 3 weeks until we fire up the greenhouse and start planting again!
The longer days and sunshine are a welcome return. Even though it's warming up a little, we know cold days and nights are still going to b1 read more »
1.28.22FarmHappenings
First of all, some good news from our CSA manager Karra: Spring shares are now live! If you were auto renewed, please make changes to your pending order by February 4th. You can view your order by going to: https://www.harvie.farm/account/subscription
Well, it's nearly February - be1 read more »
Farm Happenings for January 5, 2022
We finally got some good snow! Here at the farm, we had a total of about 12.5 inches of fresh powder, and we're happy. It was starting to feel strange without much of a white Christmas.
Besides being nicer to look at than frozen, brown ground, the snow is actually beneficial1 read more »
12.23.21Farm Happenings
Happy Holidays! I hope you are able to spend some time enjoying food with people who are special to you, and also get to spend some time lounging in your favorite cozy pajamas. Those two don't necessarily have to happen at the same time, but more power to you if they do!
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12.17.21Farm Happenings
As farmers, we are kind of obsessed about the weather, and Wednesday this week was one for the books. A new record high was set for both Ashland (55 degrees!) and Duluth (49 degrees, from way back in 1877!)
Here at the farm, it was still over 50 degrees at 5 pm on Weds, and mud season m1 read more »