Planning for the coming farm season is well under way. An idea we are working on is for Nathan and Racey to raise broiler chickens for the Full and By CSA this season on their new Jersey Street farm. This would be a great way for us to focus more of our work hours on construction … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Planning for New Season
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Full and By Farm: Share Membership
We have membership forms for the 2013 farm season ready today. We will hold space for current members until March 14th, please return your form with a deposit by that date to guarantee a spot. After March 14th we will open the share up to waiting list members on a first-come, … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Share Membership
Full and By Farm: Dry Winter Worries
The thrill of new snowfall last Thursday came and went quickly. I was coat-less by Monday afternoon's chores and looking out over brown fields once again, with the worry creeping into my mind of what another dry winter means to our springs high up on the mountainside. The clean, … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Dry Winter Worries
Full and By Farm: Seeds for a New Season
I'm back on frozen ground this week and looking forward to a nice snowfall tomorrow. I did manage to focus my attentions through the din of city life and place a big seed order. I have planned for bigger plantings of sweet corn and a special request for curly kale, more spring … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Seeds for a New Season
Full and By Farm: Reporting from Away
I am writing from a long way off this week, with James holding down the fort solo. I brought what work I could with me, seed catalogs and previous years' field maps and calendars--upsetting the northern farmers' routine of curling up beside the fire, dreaming of lush green growth … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Reporting from Away