What an amazing weekend! In a complex two-day dance, folks from multiple communities came together at the farm to build, sheath and raise all the walls for the new farm office. My heart was near to bursting as I watched … Continue reading
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Searching for the Sweet Spot
Next to a barn, a tractor is probably the most evocative symbol of “farm” in America. When I visited Issacson Implement in Nerstrand the other day (good folks, BTW), I saw this little number. The price, I think, was $280,000. … Continue reading
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Season’s Progress
This week another milestone in our farm project was passed: the culvert for crossing the creek is now complete. This will make all the difference in the world to the function of the farm as the largest fields and hillside … Continue reading
Looking to Next Spring
I’m thinking about next year. If you’ve been down to visit you may have noticed that our tillable acreage naturally falls into four or five fields as you can see in the aerial photo below. At the moment all but … Continue reading
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Way, Hey, Up She Rises
Thanks to Chad and Mike, Emery and Dennis! We have trusses up, a roof, basement stairs and interior walls. With some windows and doors we’ll be able to work on the interior no matter what happens with the weather . … Continue reading
Farm office beginnings
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Big big thanks to John, Chad and Tracey for getting the sill, rim joists, floor joists and subfloor in in just a day. Wow, do I have skilled, hard-working and talented friends (who are darn good company to boot!).
Looking to next season . . . (or “Make Me an Offer”)
Time to think about next year. The oats are combined and sold, the straw is in the pole barn (waiting for a customer – anyone need a round bale or 22?) and Tou Pau’s corn is gone though there are … Continue reading
First Blessing
This weekend, everything changed at the farm. What had been Bob’s project with visits and a little help from family and a few friends began to become part of the life of our communities. What amazing, generous, talented and hard-working … Continue reading
What Sorta Farm Is This?
Sold the oats. Got a check from the co-op. First money I’ve made farming. After paying for the combine and fuel I wonder what’ll remain. This leads to a simple conclusion: commodity farming when you don’t have (or really want) … Continue reading
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