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Farm Happenings at Fainting Robin Farm
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 »
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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