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Comment on Season’s Progress by Jack Lucking

Jack Lucking — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:46:02 +0000

The farm looks great Rob…. I drove by this morning and WOW what a change. Office is all snug for the winter work ahead. Peace, Jack

Comment on Season’s Progress by Brian Cartwright

Brian Cartwright — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:21:00 +0000

Speaking as one with bitter experience, I’m pleased that that culvert looks unwashoutable.

Comment on Looking to Next Spring by Chuck Lentz

Chuck Lentz — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:24:52 +0000

Bob:
I will be following this with interest. My oldest daughter is accumulating knowledge and experience in organic, sustainable practice farming. She has worked in a couple of small and mid-size garden-to-restaurant operations out in Washington state. She has also worked at a couple of CSA operations: one in Connecticut and a large one, Featherstone Farm, near Rushford, MN. She briefly worked on an organic, truck farm also out in Washington state. This past year she tended the large garden at a very “nice” eco type resort/retreat in Leavenworth, Washington where she is currently living. In addition, she had her own plot where she grew things for the local farmer’s market. She is smart, a real hard-worker and talks as if she would like to come back to Minnesota/Wisconsin to farm someday (if only I could get her to sing more; she has the musical ear). Since, I don’t want to encourage her to move away from Leavenworth too soon — it is a good community of folks who watch out for each other — I want to stay up with how you are doing on your land so that if, someday, she does decide to come back this way, and if your land might still need another tending hand, I could suggest she get in touch with you.

Hope all is well. Look forward to the next time we get to sing together.

Chuck Lentz, of The Eddies

Comment on Looking to Next Spring by Trenne Fields

Trenne Fields — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:00:46 +0000

Bob,
What kind of rainfall does the Sogn Valley get? Is the land irrigated, or is there a well or access to other water? That could be a huge determining factor, too!

Trenne

Comment on Looking to Next Spring by Jennifer Woods

Jennifer Woods — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:23:56 +0000

Goodhue County?!?! That’s where most of my German ancestors settled in Minnesota — but they were mainly in and right around Red Wing! If we ever do my dig up ancestors trip, we’ll have to arrange to meet up and see your farm! (my other Minnesotans (sp?) were in Dakota County)

Comment on Way, Hey, Up She Rises by Bob

Bob — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:41:01 +0000

Seems a bit like magic to me! Stop by and poke around when you visit your dad. You’re welcome any time!

Comment on Way, Hey, Up She Rises by Quinn

Quinn — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:25:08 +0000

OH WOW IT LOOKS AMAZING!!!

there wasn’t anything there the last time i saw it. so cool!

Comment on Building and Community by Ant Diana

Ant Diana — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:41:09 +0000

Nice work guys! Wish I could have been there to help. I know, I know, there will ALWAYS be opportunities to pitch in! Can’t wait.

Comment on Building and Community by Trenne Fields

Trenne Fields — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:50:14 +0000

Looks like a lot a fun –you accomplished quite a bit.
Any more work weekends coming up?

Comment on Building and Community by Jack Lucking

Jack Lucking — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:20:05 +0000

Great looking team…… Great weekend…….. Great pictures !!!