Farm Happenings at Ridge to Reef Farm
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Farm Happenings at Ridge to Reef Farm

Let thy food be thy medicine for March 21, 2020

Posted on March 18th, 2020
Here we are in a week of our farm share season when food safety, security, sovereignty, and nutrition have never been so important.  We are proud this week to present a wide range of fresh, nutrient-dense foods that are delicious medicine for our bodies.  Earlier this week we informed you1 read more »

Farm Happenings for March 14, 2020

Posted on March 11th, 2020
We wish the best of luck to Dennis who finished his internship at the farm this week! He recently planted a great set of crops using the BCS walk-behind tractor! Sweet crunchy carrots are booming again, some of the first watermeloms are ripening and celery is flling in as the season moves along on1 read more »

Farm Happenings for March 7, 2020

Posted on March 4th, 2020
Please anjoy your farm shares this week. Crunchy radishes are back as well as sweet carrots.  The peas are epic. New crops have gone in along the alley-cropped living terraces. Please join us for the 15th annual Bush Skills Rendezvous March 5-8. That's tomorrow through Sunday.  Happy1 read more »

With a Little Help from our Friends... February 29, 2020

Posted on February 26th, 2020
One of the many reasons we choose to follow USDA certified organic practices is because of the life that helps. The past month has brought a plague of aphids to our leafy crops which has knocked out a few things like turnips and kale earlier than expected. We've done what we can organically to beat1 read more »

Farm Happenings for February 22, 2020

Posted on February 19th, 2020
Thanks to everyone who came out to support at the VI Agrifest and our Slow Down dinner this past weekend and President’s Day holiday.  Between that and our biggest day of farm shares yet this season, we hardly stopped moving crops until Tuesday.  Now after a quick breather we get an1 read more »

Night moves for February 15, 2020

Posted on February 12th, 2020
 The season is now truly turning for the dryness we expect for this time of year. The growth rate of plants has slowed and some look downright shocked, while others are enjoying a break from the flooded fields of a month ago.  We are hoping it will help stem the proliferation of pests and1 read more »

The Real Dill for February 8, 2020 (swaps end at 2pm/thurs)

Posted on February 5th, 2020
We finally got a taste of dry weather this week, which was important for our existing crop care, new plantings, and pushing back on the vigorous weeds. The crops are loving it all. This week we have 25 different items to choose from:)  There is bit less volume of most the crops, so we encourag1 read more »

Rain soaked Farm Shares for February 1, 2020

Posted on January 28th, 2020
Yes the blessings from the sky have continued strongly and the crops are jumping! This week we have 24 different items for you to choose for your customized box of organic soil-grown goodies.  A new entry this week is sweet muir lettuce that is two weeks ahead of schedule. Also, dill is making1 read more »

Tomatoes are back for January 25!

Posted on January 22nd, 2020
Times are blessed at the farm. This week we have 22 different crops from our fields and greenhouse from which you can choose for your box! Reliable rains have been rushing plants along and the days are getting longer.  So are the weeds. Aphids are on the march. Under the farmer's shadow - our1 read more »