I want to thank everyone who works to keep this incredible greenhouse or building or whatever you want to call it — because there really is no name for it. It is special. And we keep it in tip-top shape. We call it sometimes tippy-top shape. And it’s a great, great place.
But before I go into the details, here are a few announcements.
We could use some help recruiting new members! We lose about 20% of our members due to life changes (relocations, etc.) and so far this season we’ve only recruited four new members. Please tell all your friends, Romans and countrymen. Tell them to put your name in the “Where did you hear about us?” box on the order and we will credit your account $25. If you think your office would have sufficient interest to be a drop site let me know as well. Or if your neighbors would be interested if it is more convenient we can certainly pack boxes and send them home with you. Please spread the word using all available media (including faxes)!
Please put in your orders for any of our add-on shares. The sooner we know the easier it is to plan.
Payment for shares was due in March unless you are on a payment plan. Please send in payment at your earliest convenience. If you are unsure of the amount you owe please contact me and I can get that information to you.
Farm News
So yesterday I spent a few hours plowing. Unfortunately not the type of plowing I was expecting this time of year. We got about eight inches of snow here, probably about what everyone else got. With all this snow I would be very surprised if we get into the field the week of April 23rd, which is about a week later than our typical start time. Not only does the snow have to melt (might take awhile with the forecasted temps), but the frost still needs to come out of the ground and the soil has to warm and dry a bit. I suspect each of these will take at least a week — and that’s assuming no more snow or rain. But there is always a chance it could be sooner. A week of bright sunny 70+ degree days could do it!
In the meantime I am planting in the greenhouse, or whatever you want to call it. I believe the rodent issue is resolved so the planting has resumed quite nicely. One way we hedge our bets on our planting (for years like we are currently experiencing) is to put the first round of some crops in larger planting cells. This gives the plant more room to grow. The plants don’t become rootbound if they are in the planting trays for an extra couple of weeks.
Other than greenhouse work it is mostly fixing equipment. Today’s task was the air compressor. I, with help from member Scott, was able to take a half hour job and stretch it into three hours. Who knew how many ways one could misassemble (is that a word? should be!) a compressor! Once we got it back together correctly it worked like a champ. How many different hats does a farmer have to wear?
Anyway, that is enough for now. Please spread the word. We’d love to sell out again this year. And if you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or compressor repair manuals do not hesitate to contact me. And here are a few trays of BS.