The Latest Farming News

The snow is gone. The sunshine has returned. And spring is starting to show her face. With all this warmth, the fields will begin to fill up quickly at the farm. This week already saw over 5,000 tomato plants hit the protective confines of our greenhouses. We always try and hit a 4th of July first distribution date for tomatoes and hopefully this year will be no exception. Stay tuned for more stuff from the farm.

First off, a quick reminder about the Prepay Discount that we will continue through the end of the month. For every $1,000 you prepay to your account, the farm will add $100 as a Thank You for your continued support. You can use this credit however and whenever you choose.

First off on this super busy week around the farm, El Paso Home Delivery launch. El Paso has been a great supporter of the farm for many years and we just could never break through some of the logistical issues to run a home delivery program. Finally, with the help of Cameron, we have made this potential a reality. So thanks for everyone who kept asking for this option, we do listen.

I read a very interesting article this week by Jaclyn Moyer, “What nobody told me about small farming: I can’t make a living.” That was the second article that I have read recently bringing up concerns about the economic viability of the small farm. Both articles were very well written and addressed the quintessential question that any business asks, “Do I have a financially viable business model?”

What an amazing start to February. The warm weather and clear sunny days have kicked our greenhouse production up about a week so we began a radish harvest earlier than we expected. These are some of the most beautiful radishes I have ever seen.

I, like many of you, are probably looking at your taxes for last year. Going through the numbers something jumped out at me, our advertising budget. It was tiny. It almost made me feel sorry for the little fella. I wanted to go out and buy a billboard or paint a bus or hire a dude in a gorilla outfit to spin a banana with the words, “Don’t Panic, It’s Organic!” But then I drank a cup of half-caff Chai tea and calmed down. No crazy expenditures this week.

Seeing as how this seems to be the week for all the states of our various unions, why not continue it with your farm. And so I would like to give a quick rundown on 2014 and what we are looking at for the upcoming year.

I had a very eye-opening dinner this week that I want to share with you. I was not in some fancy-smancy restaurant in San Francisco or New York, but rather at my very own dining table sitting on my very uncomfortable chairs that I have been meaning to replace for many moons. Anyway, back to my plate, 7 oz of catfish, sauteed kale, oven roasted potatoes, and fresh slices of bell pepper for some color. By all regards a healthy and pretty darn tasty meal I’d say.

First up, a reminder that fish is now happening and on the web site for orders. Salmon, tuna, scallops, tilapia, catfish, and shrimp. A great line up and a good foundation for building a wonderful addition to the party. Jump on the web site and try some out.

It probably comes as no shock to you that eating better is always one of the top new year’s resolutions that people hope to achieve every new year. I get it too, the holidays are a tough time for even the most devout healthy muncher. So we start the year strong and usually by the time we celebrate the life of Dr. King, our “I have a dream” speech that we give ourselves at the beginning of the year has become “I had a dream.” Resolutions over. Back to our old ways. So how the heck can we avoid this treadmill?