Farm Happenings at Boerson Farm
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Farm Happenings at Boerson Farm

Sweet

Posted on August 31st, 2024
The wait is over.  Our late planting of super sweet, bicolor sweet corn is finally ready to pick. So far, the ears are looking good! The stand has weathered many storms this season and managed to survive the winds.  For weeks we've been watching the silk.  It emerged appearing fine a1 read more »

Butterfly

Posted on August 24th, 2024
Two summers ago we took the boys camping up at Newport State Park in Door County.  While we were away, Mat's mom Karen stayed at our house on pet patrol.  She fed the dog, the cats, the fish, and a fat, striped caterpillar who was destined to become a monarch butterfly.  Her lifelong1 read more »

The View from Mid-Season

Posted on August 17th, 2024
As we reach the mid-point of the season we can see our wins, our losses and everything in between.  We are two months into the CSA, and all things considered the farm is in good shape.  Although we've had too much rain in some moments, we had enough in others.  Although unexpected pe1 read more »

Meet Ricky

Posted on August 10th, 2024
Curious about the animal aspect of the farm?  If you've been out to pick up veggies recently you've probably noticed the beef herd in various locations eating grass and just hanging out.  There are brood cows (aka moms), calves, yearlings, steers, and our current bull, Ricky Baker. 1 read more »

Travis and the Tomatoes

Posted on August 3rd, 2024
For years I've joked with the crew about having a farm band, making a music video, and giving ourselves stage names that are inspired by vegetables.  No one every really takes me seriously, but hey, a girl can dream!  When you spend a lot of time working outside in the heat surrounded by1 read more »