My Farming Philosophy
For the past 10 years, I've been dedicated to growing nutritious, chemical-free produce using sustainable methods that work in harmony with nature rather than against it. I believe that healthy soil creates healthy plants, which in turn nourish healthy people.
My approach to farming emphasizes biodiversity, soil health, and ecological balance. By minimizing external inputs and maximizing the natural resilience of plants and ecosystems, we can produce abundant food while regenerating the land.
Sustainable Practices I Implement:
- Cover cropping to build soil health and prevent erosion
- Crop rotation to manage pests and diseases naturally
- Composting to recycle nutrients back into the soil
- Water conservation through efficient irrigation systems
- Habitat creation for beneficial insects and pollinators
What We Grow
We focus on a diverse range of seasonal vegetables, with special attention to varieties selected for flavor, nutrition, and adaptability to our local growing conditions.
Spinach
Our spinach is a farm specialty! As mentioned in my recent blog post, we recently harvested 50 pounds of spinach from our patches.
High Tunnel Production
Our high tunnels allow us to extend the growing season and provide fresh produce throughout more of the year. We recently replaced the plastic covering after weather damage, and they're now in full production again.
Summer Vegetables
As the weather warms up, we transition to summer crops including tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and more. These heat-loving plants thrive in the longer days and warmer temperatures of the summer months.
Storage Crops
In the fall, we focus on crops that can be stored through the winter months, including squash, potatoes, onions, and garlic.
Seasonal Updates
Every season brings its own challenges and rewards in farming. Here's what's happening on the farm right now:
Spring 2025 Update
The spring intensity is building! As I mentioned in my recent blog posts, we're enjoying the increasing daylight (gaining about 3 minutes of sunlight each day) and warmer temperatures reaching 70°F. The snow has melted!
Our spinach production is in full swing, with recent harvests of over 50 pounds barely making a dent in our patches. We've also recently replaced the plastic on our high tunnels after some weather damage, and they're now back in production.
This time of year always brings a mix of excitement and pressure as we prepare for the busy growing season ahead. There's never enough time for everything, but the satisfaction of seeing new growth emerge makes it all worthwhile.