Well, it may still be very cold outside, but the new season has officially begun. Subscriptions to our CSA Programs are pouring in which really signals the beginning of the season for me. I get so excited when I see a new email come in from the website or a contract show up in the mail. It’s reassuring to know that our local community is interested in eating healthier and supporting their local farms.
Thanks so much to all of you that have already signed up for any one of our CSA Programs. For those of you still thinking about it, you may want to decide soon and get your deposit sent in because shares are limited. I will post a notice on the website when we run out of shares for the season.
I hope you all are staying warm!
-Karin
We’re only four weeks into winter and the arctic blast is here. Cold weather has a solid grip on the ranch. These days make it difficult to work outside and I constantly worry about the animals and how they’re doing. Mind you, they all have adequate shelters and protection but it doesn’t stop me from worrying, especially about the young ones. I can’t help but think about what might happen if they’re caught out in the cold for some reason. I’m constantly looking out the back windows to make sure I can see everyone moving around or tucked away in their houses.
One of the blogs I go to regularly is the NBC Action News Weather Blog. I have to say, Gary Lezak and his weather team are the only weather I watch because they are always so accurate. We knew this cold blast was coming two weeks ago and we were able to prepare thanks to Gary and his team. To check out their blog, go to http://community.nbcactionnews.com/blogs/weatherblog/default.aspx. We rely on these forecasts and the blog around here to let us know what to expect.
Other than the weather, it’s fairly quiet around here. I’m busy putting together the crop plan for this year and determining what will be ready at what time of the season so I can plan the farmers’ markets, CSA and canning activities properly. Winter may be the slow time of year on the farm but there’s always something to do!
Devon’s pygmy goat, Nana, had her first kid this past week. This little boy is adorable. He has his mama’s markings and weighed in at just 3.5 pounds. Because it’s been so cold, he and Nana are in our laundry room until he gets a bit bigger and is able to handle the chill. It’s so fun watching the little ones as they get bigger. Devon has yet to decide whether he’s going to sell this one or not. If he decides to sell him, we’ll post the listing on our main page so keep checking back!
We’ll also be unveiling our new website design shortly. The navigation will be easier to follow and pictures easier to find, so be sure to check back soon.
