Our Archive: Watch as Farmers Grow

  • Monthly Summary – November 2011

    Monthly Summary – November 2011 General Observations- Last year at the beginning of November we were just recovering from a bizarre October snow storm.  This year we had another oddly powerful storm wreck havoc over our state, whose aftermath will need to be dealt with for a long time to come.  It seems odd that…

  • Monthly Summary – October 2011

    Monthly Summary – October 2011 Logs reviewed and summary prepared by BY September 27th, 2012 General Observations: Rainy conditions from late summer rolled into October leaving behind saturated conditions. First week saw clear skies but that led to continued rain through the second week. Mid month saw the planting of the BGB’s with fennel, scallions,…

  • Marketing

    Marketing Click on photo, then select the Set it is part of, then select “slideshow” for detailed Market set-up.. Marketing includes Wholesale, retail, subscription, contract and other forms of connecting consumers with our product.  North Slope Farm is currently focused on Retail sales at Farmers Markets.  We harvest and handle the products, then load up…

  • Guilder reccomends Local pottery

    Guilder Todd H has been working with John Shedd, of John Shedd Designs, and reccomends we check out his studio. Found in Rocky Hill, NJ, near excellent access to the Delaware Raritan Canal and towpath, 200 Washington Street, 08553. JQShedd@verizon.net www.johnshedd.com

  • Introduction to Second Year Focus

    Greenhouse Element Introduction Written by: Rita Date: 4/12/12 Intent: To continue the management practices of greenhouse productions at North Slope Farm. Parameters: As a certified organic farm, we operate under organic standards and procedures from NOFA New Jersey as well as the USDA.  To uphold these organization’s requirements for organic certification, our greenhouse management practices…

  • Introduction to Second Year Focus

    Introduction to Planting Focus Written by KG December 5, 2011 Intent: Create and execute a vegetable production crop plan for the 2012 season, working with the Farm Manager to ensure compliance with the overall Farm Plan as well as the organic standards and procedures of NOFA and USDA. Tasks/ Responsibilities: -Work with the Farm Manager…

  • Monthly Summary September 2011

    Monthly Summary – September 2011 Prepared by TH September 4, 2012 General Observations: Late in August hurricane Irene left conditions saturated. September brought additional rainy weather and flood watches. Days of heavy rain forced work inside, extended a crew lunch noted in the log, and cut some days short. However, work pressed on with regular…

  • Monthly Summary – August 2011

    Monthly Summary– August 2011 Logs reviewed and summary prepared by MR, August 1, 2012 General Observations:  Reading the log I am struck by the words, Tomatoes, Rain and harvesting.  They seemed to dominate the record, like the rest of life and activity was not noteworthy.  Total rainfall exceeded 20 inches, including 7 inches during Hurricane…

  • NOFA NJ Twilight Meeting of Farming with Interns

    NOFA’s Twilight meeting about Farming with Interns was hosted at North Slope Farm on Monday, July 22nd.  It was a friendly, laid back gathering of experienced farmers, new intern/farm workers and those who have recently discovered their love and interest in sustainable farming.  With participants sharing in a tasty potluck the evening was filled with…

  • First Year Application page 1 of 2

    North Slope Farm and Stewardship Guild 386 Rock Road East, Lambertville, NJ  08530 609-460-4636  Application to participate in 2012 Season, March 6 through November 30.   Name: _______________________________________  Address: ______________________________________________              ________________________________________________              ________________________________________________  Telephone and email: ___________________________________  Please indicate position you are interested in: 1)      Experienced (3 years) Wage Laborer ______ 2)      Stewardship Guild…

  • First Year Application page 2 of 2; Trainee Assessment Form

    Trainee Assessment Form: DATE:_______________ Please fill in the first two columns below with a value from 1 – 5, describing your level of experience with the types of equipment and farm elements.   (one = no experience — five = experienced)         To be filled out by year end Farm Current Desired Dates…

  • Monthly Summary July 2011

    Monthly Summary– July 2011 Logs reviewed and summary prepared by MR, July 10, 2012 General Observations:  Just over an inch of rain is recorded for this month, with a Heat Wave noted by mid month.  Lightening storms chased the crew from the fields at least twice but the brief showers simply increased the humidity.  Early…