Category Archives: Farm News
Three States, Three Completions
The following narrative provides a story line about organic inspector trainings and a trove of facts about the training sites. Last year was substantially a year of education. It began with International Organic Inspector Association (IOIA) livestock training that occurred … Continue reading
Apple Scionwood
Yesterday was scionwood gathering day. These grafting sticks are from local apple trees making them the best material possible. We will be doing grafting onto rootstocks in a few weeks — so stay tuned for grafting announcements. Until then, the scionwood … Continue reading
Organic Potato Pancakes
With spring-like weather rolling into our area, the free-range hens are giving us some eggs. And with that came this new favorite (first time tried in our kitchen) that was made with organic ingredients. By using the food processor, it … Continue reading
A Yearend Review
Farmers’ Almanack Seeds in upward opposition, Pilot hurdles sound and steady. Knowledge lets some harden. Hoed rows shape this garden. Wherewithal yells field ready, Harvest sought at destination. poem by wooleylot And how well went the assemblage of self’s … Continue reading
Pompeii
When the volcano erupted, most people fled to where they felt safe, although they were actually running towards the volcano. Preparation has begun for another run of “Fire on the Mountain“. It’s a home-made spicy hot mustard. When someone really … Continue reading
Potato Eye Beholder
On rare occasion, we are lucky enough to find that “one in a million” type like this unusually shaped King Harry potato. Do you think that it has grown into an odd shape or does he resemble a valentine heart? It all in the eye of … Continue reading
Organic Inspector Onboard
We are pleased to announce that our organic inspector apprenticeship is now complete. We are experiencing that fine feeling called satisfaction of achievement or maybe as it was once said of having that know-how training “under one’s belt”. Our mentoring inspector reports … Continue reading
Rainy Day Review
The fall rains are upon us, and what has been the droughty Freeman Run with a barely flowing trickle of water all summer-long is now about to flood its banks; and so a good time to talk some about rubber boots. … Continue reading
Organic Cast Iron
We call our line Bon Mot. Those are French words; that mean “the good word” or maybe “a clever twist on a word“. We know that you will want one. And, cast iron is certainty sustainable and non-GMO, but is it organic. … Continue reading
Tickled Spicy Red
We are delighted, as in we are tickled pink (or maybe better yet spicy Red) when we get feedback from our customers. This comment was made about our Ohman’s Red, a local heirloom garlic originally from the Milan, Italy region. We have a … Continue reading
