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Farm Happenings at Caney Fork Farms
Farm Happenings, Week of August 1, 2022
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We hope you're doing well! We are nearing the beginning of August, which means the heat of the Summer is in full swing. We are working hard every day to make sure that our crops and livestock have everything they need to thrive. That often means extra work and finesse from our farme1 read more »
Farm Happenings, Week of July 25, 2022
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We hope you're doing well! We are nearing the end of July, which means the heat of the Summer is in full swing. We are working hard every day to make sure that our crops and livestock have everything they need to thrive. That often means extra work and finesse from our farmers. When1 read more »
Farm Happenings, Week of July 18, 2022
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We hope you're doing well! This time of year is all about maintaining and sustaining. Maintaining the health of the summer crops, sustaining the pace of succession plantings, maintaining the encroaching weeds, and sustaining our health and hydration. This week, we planted kale, char1 read more »
Farm Happenings, Week of July 11, 2022
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Well, it finally happened, we finally got a significant amount of rain! And everybody is happy about it. Our animals got the chance to cool off, our field crops (mung beans, corn, sweet potatoes, potatoes) got a good splash, and it gives us farmers a chance to do some much-needed pl1 read more »
Farm Happenings, Week of July 4
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We hope you are all doing well! The ups and downs of farming in 2022 grow stronger with each passing day. The social distress makes growing good food more meaningful, though ecological and climatic distress makes growing good food more challenging. Though through it all, we persist.1 read more »
Farm Happenings, Week of June 27
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Summer is rolling forth at the farm. We are looking forward to the rain this weekend -- it's been too long without it.
On Friday, June 24 we planted sweet potatoes! We can't wait for yall to try the sweet potato greens -- they'll be heading to your CSA boxes in a few months. They ar1 read more »
Farm Happenings, Week of June 20, 2022
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This heat is sure something. We are so proud of our farmers, and farmers across Middle Tennessee, for making sure your food is cared for and grown with intention, despite the heat. We are also excited about our continued soil research conducted by students from Skidmore College. Thi1 read more »
Farm Happenings, Week of June 13
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June is whizzing by! Tera and Kelcy are doing an amazing job keeping up with all of our different veggie varieties. Tomato plants are filled with green fruits. Cucumbers and Summer Squash are coming in at a rate of hundreds of pounds per week. Eggplants and peppers are making their1 read more »
Farm Happenings, Week of June 6
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This week we are welcoming our two Summer Research Students from Skidmore College. These students will continue our several multi-year research projects, including tracking our soil carbon inventory, assessing the health and growth of our chestnut trees, engaging with our corn breed1 read more »
About the farm
Caney Fork Farms is a 400 acre organic vegetable, multispecies livestock, and chestnuts agroforestry farm in the hills of Middle Tennessee. We raise cattle, sheep, and pigs using organic practices. Our livestock are grazed and fed in a way that is optimal to their health and quality of life. Subsequently, these practices improve the land and sequester carbon into the soil. Special attention is given to their rearing so that the final product that you take home is of the highest quality, leaving you satisfied and nourished. Our vegetables are certified organic.
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