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Farm Happenings at DragSmith Farms
Farm Share Week 9
Greetings to all our Farm Share members. Give your family a hug on this beautiful day. If you need an outing, you are always welcome here. It is getting closer to the season to install wild native plants in your gardens and yards. Preparations should start now to clear the s1 read more »
Farm Share Week 8
Just ran outside to check the rain gauge. We have received 2" of much needed rain. It probably spoiled many outside activities, but, the air seems to be cleared of the smoke from the forest fires and our fields really needed the rain. (Although, it is 2 months late for most of our1 read more »
Farm Share Week 7
oophs....I forgot to add the sweet corn to the list yesterday. We have a few dozen in from a neighbor. It is not organic, but, taste testing proved it to be delicious. You have a couple hours to edit your choices if you would like to add a few ears.
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Farm Share Week 7
Happy day to you, your family and friends.
The photo today is a monarch caterpillar defoliating a milkweed plant. We watched about 150 caterpillars consume the milkweed plants that grow around the greenhouses. Left us all in anticipation of locating the many chrysalis' that should be ha1 read more »
Farm Share Week 6
Whoop, whoop, we received 2" of rain on Friday night. Looked at the rain gauge with a double take. Knew the storm didn't last long. The water puddles weren't large. The earth just sucked it right up. To late for most crops, but, will certainly help.
The above photo is1 read more »
Farm Share Week 5
Hello everyone. Its another beautiful hot sunny. Absolutely great for camping, going to the local fair, baseball and all those other fun summer activities.
We are trying our best to stay positive, but, it is difficult. Again, absolutely no rain. To be honest this1 read more »
Farm Share Week 4
Greetings to all our wonderful supportive Farm Share members.
I hope you are outside enjoying the summer weather to the fullest. it would give us joy to know you are appreciating it, because it helps balance the idea that we would love to be stuck inside while a nice gentle rain was gracing o1 read more »
Farm Share Week 3
Happy 4th of July! I must finish this newsletter today quickly for I am expected at the annual 4th of July "Greener" picnic at high noon. Last year is the only year in my 68 years that I can remember that this event was canceled. My mother is the oldest living "Greener" and will a1 read more »
Farm Share for Week 2, June 27, 2021
Greetings to everyone,
The photo above is taken while "The Produce Squad" is out transplanting tomatoes in mostly dust. We did receive a bit of rain, so, we went out on faith and transplanted tomatoes, peppers, tomatillos, many varieties of summer squash, cucumbers, ground cherries, a few pol1 read more »
About the farm
DragSmith Farms is a 104-acre Certified Organic Produce Farm located just north of Barron, WI along the pristine Yellow River. About 34 years ago Maurice and Gail bought the farm that has been in Gail's family 120 years. DragSmith comes from a blending of Gail's maiden name, Dragseth, and our shared last name, Smith. We did this to signify the new and old and to create a bit of mystery.
We grow approximately 30 acres of produce that we market along with honey maple syrup and other products from neighboring farms. We sell to some of the finest restaurants and food co-ops in Minnesota and Wisconsin. As a certified organic grower, we utilize all of the regulations required for organic certification and in fact go the extra mile to preserve our farm and our environment.
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We grow approximately 30 acres of produce that we market along with honey maple syrup and other products from neighboring farms. We sell to some of the finest restaurants and food co-ops in Minnesota and Wisconsin. As a certified organic grower, we utilize all of the regulations required for organic certification and in fact go the extra mile to preserve our farm and our environment.