We had a fairly good day today! Even though we had thunder, lightning, rain, hail, and high winds, we got the job done. We were late to start, but we didn't miss anyone that I know of..
We now know our weaknesses and where we need to improve. I can't thank you all enough for all of your kind smiles, friendly faces, and patience as we trotted along today.
Hope to get some pictures uploaded this weekend, but for tonight, I am taking a much needed rest :o)
Stacy
Friday, May 28, 2010
Delivery Day!
Hope to see or hear from all of you today! I can't wait to have a picture of those first boxes for all of you!
Stacy
Stacy
Thursday, May 27, 2010
The mad dash to the finish!
I have spoken with several of you by phone or have had rapid emails back and forth the last couple of days. We are just about done with all the behind the scenes preparations, and are working out the final kinks of our "logistics".
Here are the details that we have solidly formed:
Crookston and Grand Forks will get their regularly scheduled boxes on Tuesdays every week, beginning with June 8th. There will be the Sneak preview on May 28th, but there is just not enough ready right now to do 2 weeks in a row.
In Crookston, we have one work place delivery set up, as we found a good number of our members happen to work at the same place. What a treat!!
We don't have a regular time set yet, as the farm stuff has to be worked out. Right now, the hope is to have all the produce picked, washed, and packed by 10am to be transported to its destination. With this sneak peak preview, we will see how realistic that is going to be for the long haul.
Grand Forks' drop point will be Amazing Grains. We do not have a set starting time yet (see above), but they have told me that we MUST have all produce gone by closing time. If you cannot pick up your box, you will have to forfeit it unless you find someone to pick it up for you. I do not plan to stay that long, so I would like input from our Grand Forks area members about the time frame that works for you.
Thief River Falls will be dropped on Thursdays. The location has been shared with those who have already paid. It is a member's home, so for their privacy, it will not be publicly announced. The plan for there is early mornings, the exact time for future deliveries is still in the planning, as the others are. Regularly scheduled deliveries will begin on June 10th.
The Fertile area members are mostly picking up at the farm. We will discuss the best days on an individual basis. The times are also yet to be determined.
If I have left anything off, don't hesitate to send me a reminder by email!
S.
Here are the details that we have solidly formed:
Crookston and Grand Forks will get their regularly scheduled boxes on Tuesdays every week, beginning with June 8th. There will be the Sneak preview on May 28th, but there is just not enough ready right now to do 2 weeks in a row.
In Crookston, we have one work place delivery set up, as we found a good number of our members happen to work at the same place. What a treat!!
We don't have a regular time set yet, as the farm stuff has to be worked out. Right now, the hope is to have all the produce picked, washed, and packed by 10am to be transported to its destination. With this sneak peak preview, we will see how realistic that is going to be for the long haul.
Grand Forks' drop point will be Amazing Grains. We do not have a set starting time yet (see above), but they have told me that we MUST have all produce gone by closing time. If you cannot pick up your box, you will have to forfeit it unless you find someone to pick it up for you. I do not plan to stay that long, so I would like input from our Grand Forks area members about the time frame that works for you.
Thief River Falls will be dropped on Thursdays. The location has been shared with those who have already paid. It is a member's home, so for their privacy, it will not be publicly announced. The plan for there is early mornings, the exact time for future deliveries is still in the planning, as the others are. Regularly scheduled deliveries will begin on June 10th.
The Fertile area members are mostly picking up at the farm. We will discuss the best days on an individual basis. The times are also yet to be determined.
If I have left anything off, don't hesitate to send me a reminder by email!
S.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Friday is the day!
The lettuce and spinach really took off because of the rain and warm weather as of late, and can't wait any longer. That means, our first box will be going out this Friday. This is NOT the regularly scheduled day, but we want to get these items picked before they get too big! The Lambright family was hoping to hold out just a bit longer so that we could add onions and peas to the box, but they will be starting with a couple different lettuce varieties, spinach, radishes, and rhubarb at this point.
I am spending today and tomorrow working on delivery arrangements. If you have not signed up, but would still like a share, please let me know ASAP and I will be sure we have a box ready for you. You can pay when you pick up your box.
I am spending today and tomorrow working on delivery arrangements. If you have not signed up, but would still like a share, please let me know ASAP and I will be sure we have a box ready for you. You can pay when you pick up your box.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Fresh produce, coming soon to a location near you!
I hadn't brought my camera along to the farm today, due to the heavy rain, but when we got there, there was a break in the rain, and I couldn't resist. These pictures are from my phone instead, so please excuse the poor quality. Whoever said a picture is worth a thousand words obviously didn't have me working the camera.
The front garden is looking wonderful! A lot of bright green and deep red is showing through these days. The lettuce is ready, along with spinach, radishes, rhubarb, and I believe some kale. The first peas are flowering already, too! The first picture is of 4 of the rows of lettuce, the second is a wider view of the entire front garden. This garden is small, but with the careful planning and succession planting, it has been a great producer!
Before the rain hit hard and heavy mid morning, the sweet corn was going straight into the ground, as were the cucumbers and another item or two.
We were talking about having our first delivery later this week, but the rain may have put us off until next week. Stay tuned for more info!!!
My tasks for this week include finalizing a drop point for Crookston, updating all of our database info, and planning the routes for delivery. The boxes are going to be marked at the farm, more items will be planted (if the weather cooperates!), and the transplanting of the younger plants will continue as it has for the last couple of months.
For those who might be interested, we had a front page article in the Fertile Journal last Wednesday. Twylla did a WONDERFUL job sharing about our operation! Please thank her for a well written story if you have a chance, we appreciate great news articles!
"See" you all again soon!
Stacy
Monday, May 3, 2010
Welcome to May!
I am not sure what to think of the weather out there today. As I sit here at the computer, my little gadget at the bottom of my screen tells me that it is 48 degrees out there. In May. Yep, we are in Minnesota, but sometimes we get a little spoiled by spring weather that has been as nice as it was the last few weeks. This rain has been great for the crops, though, so while I might be a little grumpy today, I know it is still a good thing :o)
May 1 was the deadline for memberships printed on the brochures, and that date has come and gone. We will not turn anyone away because that date has past, but it is a nice date to use so that we get the planting sorted out early. Due to the rain, the big planting will be delayed a bit longer, so there is still plenty of time to get those later memberships in the mail as soon as you can. We are getting closer to our limit of 100 members, but we have not yet reached it!
In the coming weeks, I am going to be sorting out routes, delivery times, etc. If you haven't signed up and designated which town you would like to go to for your box, please send me an email (Stacy). Right now, we have Crookston, Grand Forks, and Thief River Falls. It seems likely that we may have a stop at Fisher and Red Lake Falls on the day that we go through them.
Stacy
May 1 was the deadline for memberships printed on the brochures, and that date has come and gone. We will not turn anyone away because that date has past, but it is a nice date to use so that we get the planting sorted out early. Due to the rain, the big planting will be delayed a bit longer, so there is still plenty of time to get those later memberships in the mail as soon as you can. We are getting closer to our limit of 100 members, but we have not yet reached it!
In the coming weeks, I am going to be sorting out routes, delivery times, etc. If you haven't signed up and designated which town you would like to go to for your box, please send me an email (Stacy). Right now, we have Crookston, Grand Forks, and Thief River Falls. It seems likely that we may have a stop at Fisher and Red Lake Falls on the day that we go through them.
Stacy
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