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Farm Happenings at Sustainable Harvest Farm
Week 10
The work days are very long this time of year and I was skimming thru pictures to reflect on the wonderful group of guys that I'm blessed to work with. We try to celebrate each of our team member's birthdays. Hugo and I are enjoying his birthday here in 2019.
The crops are doing fairly well. Howeve1 read more »
Week 9
It's so interesting that a distance of 3 miles can have a huge impact on the weather patterns. One of the farms that we raise crops on is 3 miles away from our home farm and it has received very little rain. Barely enough to knock the dust back. Fortuntately the river that we irrigate out of has pl1 read more »
Week 8
Crows pulled plant after plant out of the rows of plastic- Arggh... But I think they are finally slowing down-
The big push to get many of fields ready for planting is finally slowing down. As you might recall, we typically start planting the first crops into the fields in March and continue planti1 read more »
Week 7
This is a picture of the Scare propane Cannon that we're borrowing from the Fish and Wildlife- It sends out an extremely loud blast every minute to scare away birds that are eating the seeds that we plant. But here's a real life problem... if we set this cannon out in the field it is likely t1 read more »
Week 6
Gee Whiz- It's been extremely hot. Fortunately I'm blessed with a hard working crew of guys that can handle it. They do tell me that the tempature is hotter and more humid in KY than it is in their area of Mexico.
Unfortunately some of the crops do not handle the hot weather as well as the guys do.1 read more »
Week 5
Do you know why so many vegetables are raised in locations with very little rain? I mean--- that just sounds silly right? Crops need rain to survive- so why would you raise them in places with very little rain? Vegetable crops being grown in the deserts of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico??? Wel1 read more »
Week 4
We're excited to see the "summer crops" developing into soon to be harvestable crops for you. The cucumbers, squash, zuchinni, bell peppers, egggplant, green beans, watermelons, potatoes and other such things are coming along nicely. I anticipate having squash, zuchinni, and cucumbers by the end of1 read more »
Week 3
Each season has it high and low points- different crops do well, while others perform poorly. Unfortunately our strawberry harvest this season has been dismal. As an organic grower, strawberry production is quite a risk. In the climate of KY, strawberries are prone to many diseases that can drastic1 read more »
Week 2
Thanks for all the kind emails that people sent this week! We're so happy that you're enjoying your first shares. Here's a fall 2021 picture of the team here at Sustainable Harvest Farm. These guys are terrific and I hope that you take time each month to read the newlsetter employee highlight. All1 read more »
About the farm
Located in the scenic backcountry of London, KY, Ford and Amanda Waterstrat have created a beautiful, family-owned and operated farm serving Kentuckians across the region. Since 2009, the Waterstrats have continued to look for ways to innovate and expand their farm to provide quality, sustainable and delicious food for themselves, their children, and their community.
With a mutual love for the outdoors, wholesome food, environmental stewardship and rural community life, Ford and Amanda are dedicated to providing fresh, organic produce. Sustainable Harvest Farm is a USDA-certified organic farm growing Kentucky Proud products.
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With a mutual love for the outdoors, wholesome food, environmental stewardship and rural community life, Ford and Amanda are dedicated to providing fresh, organic produce. Sustainable Harvest Farm is a USDA-certified organic farm growing Kentucky Proud products.