Farm Happenings at Hillcrest Farms
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Farm Happenings at Hillcrest Farms

Farm Happenings for August 28, 2024

Posted on August 25th, 2024
We will be open and operating Labor Day weekend, although we will have restricted hours of operation. We will also be attending the weekend Farmers Markets, as I prepare the coming Fall/ Winter growing and distribution plans that will dovetail with the colder seasons.   The Summer Farmers Mark1 read more »

Farm Happenings for August 21, 2024

Posted on August 18th, 2024
Someone once told me that the only thing that will never change, is change! This is especially true if you live in Michigan, and then are a Farmer in Michigan, and even more so if you train MSU interns to the organic way of growing great food in the midwest   Our latest intern, Analysis,1 read more »

Farm Happenings for August 14, 2024

Posted on August 11th, 2024
Like life in general, farming is a collection of transitions, and we at Hillcrest Farms just follow the same evolving patterns. I am evaluating some new crop seed trials as we harvest the end product results. I am beginning to flesh out the December seed orders for next year. Who's in and 1 read more »

Farm Happenings for August 7, 2024

Posted on August 4th, 2024
August brings the peak of the harvest year for most fruiting crops, from Tomatoes and Peppers to Eggplant and Melons. I really enjoy introducing these favorite items to the markets, and for our coworkers, it's the final proof that all of their hard work was really worth it! As a four season gr1 read more »