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Farmer Kurt’s Field Notes October 19, 2024

What a year! This will be the final box of the 2024 season. Where did the time go? Writing this final field note is always bittersweet for me. On the…
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Kurt’s Field Notes October 12, 2024

Well, I survived the Food Safety Inspector, but it was a LONG day — a 9.5 hour process, without a break for lunch. If you’re just catching up, our farm…
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Top 20 Freezer Meals You Can Make with Fall Veggies

Fall is the perfect time to stock up on wholesome, homemade meals that you can stash in the freezer for those busy days ahead. Our farm’s Freezer Challenge is here…
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Kurt’s Field Notes September 28, 2024

i gave my crew the whole weekend off! They needed it. They’ve been pulling some late nights and long work weeks for a whole month. This coming week we get…
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Farmer Kurt’s Field Notes September 21, 2024

Another very busy harvest week. One of our cooperative farm partners couldn’t meet their contract, so I was offered a chance to pick a pallet of poblanos on top of…
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How to Make Freezer Soup Prep Bags: A Simple Exit Strategy for Your Farm Vegetables

As the CSA season winds down and our final harvests roll in, I’m often left with a surplus of beautiful, nutrient-packed vegetables that I want to use before they spoil.…
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How to Roast Peppers Like a Pro (and Save Some Money)

Are you swimming in peppers right now? If you’re like me, your garden might be overflowing with these colorful beauties. But don’t worry – I’ve got the perfect exit strategy…
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Kurt’s Field Notes, Week 13 (Sept 14, 2024)

This week started out with tractor field work. I had Glen pull out the “land leveler” machine. He drove this back and forth over two of my big blocks that…
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Farmer Kurt’s Field Notes Sept. 7, 2024

Howdy everyone! This week was another crazy week, but good news! The high season madness is starting slow down. I think we’ve hit the apex. It’s a good thing too…
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Why Our Farm Invested in an Onion De-Topper Machine

Onions are a staple in our CSA Farm Box every week. I know we use them almost every night in our cooking. I used to grow a LOT of them.…
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