Hello farm friends!  I haven't forgotten about blogging, just a little time crunched.  Catching WIFI with Fern on my lap is challenging since she wants to type the blog herself.   And then I'd like to mention that baby slime in the keyboard brings all progress to a halt.       
    So what have I been doing with my time?  Making sure that we have enough planted to satisfy our 6 member CSA, and then trying to move any extra produce through two weekly farmer's markets, the Madison Bounty program, and a few restaurant sales.  To me, it seems elementary on paper.  Wait, but I forgot to factor in the extreme rain that we've received.  Not only does it make me grumpy, it means that Fern must ride in the backpack ALL THE TIME.  It's tough to bend over and harvest spinach with 20 wiggling pounds yanking off your hat.  
    We've had  good fortune the latter half of the summer into fall regarding labor issues.  I've found three young men who do guest appearances, each able to give us a few hours each week.  This means that half the potatoes are dug now, onions are stored, and that organic matter has been spread into existing beds.  They are all family oriented, so hanging with Fern is not an effort.  Just having their company for me makes a difference. 
    I miss Joe alot.  It has been a tough year in so many ways:  weather, economy, ag labor shortage.  I've been occupied with fulfilling my commitments, and need to remember to look up at the sky and count my blessings.  We have a great life, and Fern and I are able to be together all day.  Sometimes it's hard to get anything significant done, but we have a healthy child and are working on a lifetime project with our farm.  Gotta remember to be in the moment and enjoy. 

 

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