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Farm Happenings at Hillcrest Farms
Farm Happenings for January 12, 2022
Good morning!
As I make up for the miscues from our first week after the holiday break, we have improved the wash pack room, begun to bulk up on some popular items, and update/ streamline our order preparation practices.
As we enter the hard grasp of the Winter, I look at the coming s1 read more »
Farm Happenings for January 8, 2022
Good morning, and Happy New Year!
I think we are ready for the Produce New Year! Even though I Read two new books, took an afternoon nap each day, I managed to work a little part time during our week and a half vacation!
The Spring Beets and Carrots Have germinated, and the Spri1 read more »
Farm Happenings for January 5, 2022
Good morning, and Happy New Year!I think we are ready for the Produce New Year! Even though I Read two new books, took an afternoon nap each day, I managed to work a little part time during our week and a half vacation!The Spring Beets and Carrots Have germinated, and the Spring Onions that w1 read more »
Farm Happenings for December 18, 2021
Hello!
For any of our past workers who have Final Exams this week, Good luck! I'll be working on minor repairs to the minimal damage we sustained in the wind Saturday, and then prepping the soil in "E" house for Spinach transplants next March.. That's a lot easier than cramming for exams! An1 read more »
Farm Happenings for December 15, 2021
Hello!
For any of our past workers who have Final Exams this week, Good luck! I'll be working on minor repairs to the minimal damage we sustained in the wind Saturday, and then prepping the soil in "E" house for Spinach transplants next March.. That's a lot easier than cramming for exams! An1 read more »
Farm Happenings for December 11, 2021
Good morning!
One of my news-feeds reported a shortage of maple syrup (80% of U.S. consumption comes from Canada) and Fresh Produce in the nation's supermarkets. I don't sell maple syrup, but can refer the consumer to several local sources, and I certainly know a local supplier of1 read more »
Farm Happenings for December 9, 2021
Good morning!
One of my news-feeds reported a shortage of maple syrup (80% of U.S. consumption comes from Canada) and Fresh Produce in the nation's supermarkets. I don't sell maple syrup, but can refer the consumer to several local sources, and I certainly know a local supplier of1 read more »
Farm Happenings for December 4, 2021
When we bring in a new farm helper and review what and why we do the things we do to prepare for the coming winter solstice, we start with the question, "What is the greatest enemy of cultivated plant crops"? (The answer is WIND)! The response may be lack of water, below freezing temperatures,1 read more »
Farm Happenings for December 1, 2021
Good morning!
When we bring in a new farm helper and review what and why we do the things we do to prepare for the coming winter solstice, we start with the question, "What is the greatest enemy of cultivated plant crops"? (The answer is WIND)! The response may be lack of water, below f1 read more »
About the farm
A four season, chemical free grower in southern Michigan. We use protected culture and outdoor cultivation to provide market fresh produce to our customers 12 months/ year.
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