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Farm Happenings at Where the Redfearn Grows Natural Farm
Farm happenings August 22nd
Summer is winding down and while the world wonders what to do with schools, sports, and elections, we just keep on planting and harvesting. The world we work in (the natural world) doesn't worry. Someone you probably have heard of once said that lilies and sparrows don'w worry about the1 read more »
Farm Happening for August 13th
What an amazing week we had! The cool weather was just what the doctor ordered to get us through the first week of August which is often the hottest week of the year! I know it's going to get hot again (it already has) but we got a taste of fall and that's all we need to suffer through1 read more »
Farm Happening for August 6th
Have you enjoyed the rain and cool? Been nice for us but not for some of the plants. One place where we haven't found success this year is on the tomato front. This is a picture of our main outdoor planting that caught foliar disease and has bitten the dust. Commercial or even local, no1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 30, 2020
I think I mentioned last week that this is the hardest time to farm. We've been watering transplants and seeds like crazy to make sure they thrive as we start setting up the farm for fall in the middle of Missouri summer heat!My farming superpower is sweating (This is Dave of course because Sheri j1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 23, 2020
So, if I'm counting right, this is week 13 of the CSA. That's half the 26 week season! In summer super busy, hot time, we don't have much time to look up and see where we stand, but It's good to take stock of the situation. So how's the season been for you? I hope you aren't1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 16, 2020
It's getting super hot out there! I gotta be honest, July and August are my least favorite time of year to farm! It's a real challenge to get seeds to germinate, transplants to take hold and fruiting crops to set fruit, and worst of all, its just miserable! I much prefer winter gr1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 9, 2020
Hope you've had a fantastic 4th of July. As I write this, the kids are out watching all the neighbors shoot off fireworks. Booms and squeals of delight are ringing in my ears.
I'll keep this brief today because I want to get out there before the show is over as well.
A couple things to keep i1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 2, 2020
Happy 4th of July week!
Yes, your farmers will be working this fourth of July week to continue to provide you delicious veggies!
Here's the important info:
Thursday Farm, Thursday Lakewood and Friday Farm pickups are happening as usual.
Saturday July 4th at LS is still on and is STILL at 2nd1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 25, 2020
Thanks to the crew that came out to help the other day, we were able to get a lot done, including harvesting a great deal of garlic. It's drying down in the barn for a couple weeks so that it can store well and then...garlic will be on the list! Hurrah! It was so much fun working with so many1 read more »
About the farm
We're a big family with a small farm in Independence, MO. We have a passion for building soil, growing amazing veggies, and building a vibrant community of local eaters. Our Community Supported Agriculture program serves our neighbors in Overland Park, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs and Independence with weekly boxes of amazing veggies. We grow food for our members without the use of chemical pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers. We love eating fresh food and we love helping our members learn how to use our veggies to make amazing meals.
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