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Farm Happenings at Fainting Robin Farm
Farm Happenings for October 11, 2020
This is the last week of the 2020 season. It has been a summer full of long hard days and a few fun nights here and there. We got to know some new members and bolster our relationship with those who first signed up in 2019. Carey and I have grown so much in the first 2 years of our CSA, but I am th1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 4, 2020
You may have been wondering where the apples you have been receiving in your boxes have been coming from. Just down the road from our farm is my great grandparents farm. My great grandfather was a lover of apples and planted many varieties on his farm. No one in the family knows which varieties are1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 13, 2020
Fall is really here. For us on the farm it means that the clock is counting down to snow fall when most outdoor projects have to be put on hold until spring. We are cleaning out our coop getting our chickens ready for winter, Getting cover crops planted in preparation for a larger growing space nex1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 30, 2020
We have been enjoying some rainy weather on the farm lately. I don't just love the rain for it's benefits to my crops. It gives me an excuse to take a break and focus for a little on my off farm life. With the slight change in weather I can already see some improvements in my greens crops. With all1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 23, 2020
Tomato season is finally really here! Carey and I really only eat tomatoes when they are in season so we go a bit tomato crazy this time of year. Tomato and cucumber salad, panzanella salad, tomato sandwiches. We are eating tomatoes for 3 square meals a day. Tomatoes are just one of those veggies t1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 16, 2020
We are half way through our season now and after this super hot summer I am beginning to day dream about big sweaters, warm squash, and cooler days. This week we take our meat birds from alive to in your freezer. Carey and I process the birds ourselves on farm with the help of some super amazing fr1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 9, 2020
It's a time of transition on the farm. The flavors of spring are long gone with the last of our peas being harvested. Summer is coming in strong with peppers, sweet corn, cucumbers, and summer squash. We have been planting for fall now for 3 weeks. As I watch our freshly planted crops grow I am fil1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 26, 2020
We are still busy on the farm getting ready for the fall season. Old growing beds have to be cleared and make way for new veggies that will be ready this fall. We have had lots of rain for the past week but this is the kind of weather that makes you happy our soil is so sandy. I ate my first cherry1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 19, 2020
Things have cooled dawn this week which means we have been getting more work done. We are starting the process of planting for fall with crops like beets, carrots, and radishes. Unfortunately our Zucchini has been suffering from blossom end rot. We are trying out a new product for us that is OMRI c1 read more »
About the farm
Fainting Robin is a biointensive, herbicide , and pesticide free farm just outside of Traverse City in Williamsburg Michigan. We strive to preserve farmings genetic diversity by using heirloom seeds, and heritage breeds. We believe in using growing practices that leave the land better than we found it.
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