Good Morning!
Three and a half inches of rain and still counting! Some of our second generation of Tomatoes and Peppers will be transplanted outside, but the main crops are all under cover, protected from excess rain and disease. Later today they will receive just the right amount of water and nutrition through our drip irrigation system! This much water in 2-3 days after the prolonged drought is sure to make outdoor fruiting crops split and unmarketable.
With more rain in the forecast, today looks like a paperwork afternoon. I also have a lot of planning to do. Lauren and Alanna, and Riley will be leaving for school in 6-7 very short weeks!
This week I am at the Family Fare parking lot in Eaton Rapids on Wednesday at 12:00 noon, and the Allen Street Farmers Market in Lansing, Fairview at Michigan Avenue, 2:30 - 6:30 after that. Thursday afternoon is farm pick up, and Saturday we are in Grand Ledge, 9:00 - 1:00 for the Market on the Grand. Please see the attached menu for what we will offer this week, and I hope to see you soon!
Thank you,
Mark Kastner
Hillcrest Farms
(517)455-6580
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