Western Massachusetts Grains, Grown in Long Term Organic Rotation

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Each season we run tests on our grain harvest to determine nutrient levels and to monitor for the possibility of fungus in the grain.  Even in the wettest of years, where infection of the crop seemed likely, we have never had a problem.  This season being as dry as it was I do not atincipate any trouble, but I have to wait for the results regardless.  As soon as the results are in I will work to set a day that the most members can be present for a pick-up day.  I hope to find a day where everyone can make it!

More Soon!

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Hello out there...Adam here.  Here is a picture of our wheat crop in the foreground and barley in the background!  Despite the hot dry weather the early season small grains are coming in fine and the corn an bean crops look good as well.  We will need some rain before too long to bring in the late crops successfully.  The drought will be driving up food prices, and so maybe the recent focus on localized production will serve as a buffer against climate related food price fluctuations as the Earth warms.  Participating in CSA may become the safest,most economical method of buying food!

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Early Season 2012

Thanks to folks who have signed up for 2012! Plenty going at the farm: planting, field prep, and helping out with Solid Ground Farm veggie CSA run by my friend Mike Byrne.