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Farm Happenings at Oak Spring Farm
Farm Happenings for October 5, 2021
Hello Farm-ily!
Enjoying this gorgeous fall weather?
We are! It's apple cider and bonfire time at Oak Spring. We had a gathering of farmers here Wednesday for a tour and a pot luck. What a gorgeous evening for conversation and camaraderie. As the season slows down it's time to reflect back on what1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 28, 2021
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Fall is officially at our doorsteps & this week’s share will reflect that with more potatoes, a variety of peppers, the first of the winter squash, carrots, and parsnips. We put our sweet potato slips in late this year so we are letting them grow as long as possible. We kn1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 23, 2021
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With everyone settled back in school and summer vacations over a more predictable routine is settling us down around the farm. We are harvesting the same 3 days per week but as new plantings slow down we turn our focus on cover crops. Oats, rye, forage radish, winter peas, hairy vet1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 21, 2021
Hello Farm-ily,
With everyone settled back in school and summer vacations over a more predictable routine is settling us down around the farm. We are harvesting the same 3 days per week but as new plantings slow down we turn our focus on cover crops. Oats, rye, forage radish, winter peas, hairy vet1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 16, 2021
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We've instituted Friday afternoon Field manager meetings so we go over crops that are finishing up as well as crops that are coming in. We need to take more notes and pay more attention during the season to see what worked, what didn't, where we need to improve etc. It has be1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 14, 2021
Hello Farm-ily!
We've instituted Friday afternoon Field manager meetings so we go over crops that are finishing up as well as crops that are coming in. We need to take more notes and pay more attention during the season to see what worked, what didn't, where we need to improve etc. It has be1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 9, 2021
Hello Farm-ily and Happy September.
This cooler weather is a respite. The farm survived the torrential rain (we decided we got well over 8 inches here) with minimal damage to the crops. I need a new roof over my living room but besides that all is well.
Hope you've enjoyed these last 2 days - qui1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 7, 2021
Hello Farm-ily and Happy September.
This cooler weather is a respite. The farm survived the torrential rain (we decided we got well over 8 inches here) with minimal damage to the crops. I need a new roof over my living room but besides that all is well.
Hope you've enjoyed these last 2 days - quin1 read more »