FARM NEWS FROM THE FARMERS Bryce, Jack and I spent this past Sunday afternoon with Wendell and Tanya Berry… at their house…talking about life and agriculture and family…telling stories about old farmers and wayward animals! I expected to feel young and green and intimidated, so I was struck by the Berry’s easy demeanor. When Jack […]
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FARM NEWS FROM THE FARMERS After all the turkeys and CSA shares made it to their respective fridges and tables early last week, we enjoyed a slower pace on the farm. We spent time together as a family, letting our minds chew on what job to tackle next. During college, I was always excited to […]
FARM NEWS FROM THE FARMERS The weeks before Thanksgiving have been a challenging and rewarding time for us since we started raising turkeys four years ago. It motivates us to know that our poultry and veggies will be part of many of your holiday celebrations. After the last Thanksgiving bird leaves the farm on Tuesday […]
FARM NEWS FROM THE FARMERS Bryce, Lothar, Ariel, and Steve are out late catching turkeys tonight, and I’ve just put Jack to bed. Bryce is planning to work on the newsletter when he gets home, so it will be a nice surprise for him to learn that I’ve already written this week’s “letter from your […]
FARM NEWS FROM THE FARMERS This time of year, folks are always asking us if things are slowing down on the farm, and in some ways they do. Frost comes, cover crops are planted, and we have that extra cup of coffee in the morning. We also have a chance to catch up on all […]
FARM NEWS FROM THE FARMERS Sixteen years ago, I raised my first crop of sweet corn to sell at the Berea Farmers Market. Corn led to tomatoes and a u-pick strawberry patch while I was in high school. When I went away to college, my dad kept things going, starting as many as 10,000 tomatoes […]
Sixteen years ago, I raised my first crop of sweet corn to sell at the Berea Farmers Market. Corn led to tomatoes and a u-pick strawberry patch while I was in high school. When I went away to college, my dad kept things going, starting as many as 10,000 tomatoes to plant when I finished […]
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