Farm Happenings

Weather: The weather has actually been quite pleasant these last two weeks, with the snowstorms happening at the right times to not interfere with our packing and delivery schedule. The sunshine and lengthening days have been quite appreciated.

What We Did: Ben worked with two carpenter friends of ours to build new benches in the greenhouse. As we continue our transition to a simpler, more user-friendly transplant production system, moving our flats up onto benches puts them into a more heater-friendly position, and will make them easier to work with, as well. Sarah kept the packing shed running, and Chris worked hard to put the final touches on preparations for the MOSES Organic Farming Conference, which happens next week.

Comings and Goings: Not much these last two weeks, just a lot of knuckling under and working on projects around the farm. Bryan Markhart, our intern for the month of January, left last Friday to head back to Bennington College in Vermont; we appreciated the boost his presence provided, and the many little jobs he was able to help us get done.