Our Archive: Watch as Farmers Grow
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Pastured Poultry: Introduction to ‘Factors to Consider’
Pastured Poultry: Introduction to ‘Factors to Consider’ Each week we move our chicken coops to a new section of pasture. At this time the Farm Worker is responsible for the following items: Where is the coop moving to, and what is the best way to get there? Where will the coop be moved to next…
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Monthly Summary June 2011
Monthly Summary– June 2011 General Observations: Ahhh it’s June! This seems to be the thought of every farmer I’ve ever met come June. We all wonder what exactly happened to May and even April for that matter. The weeds are going crazy, some sneaky trickster must have fed all the worst of the weeds some…
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Monthly Summary May 2011
Monthly Summary – May 2011 Prepared by KG May 3, 2012 General Observations: This May, like 2010, was the second highest in terms of worker hours. That means a busy month. Added to the planting of BGBs and field succession plantings in May are the planting of our field tomatoes and flower successions. On top…
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Monthly Summary April 2011
Monthly Summary – April, 2011 Beau: Logs and records reviewed, and summary prepared 4/3/2012 General Observations: April of 2011 saw snow showers on April fools day and progressed to rain showers which created very wet conditions through most of the month, ending in a beautiful sunny day on the 30th. Notable issues were the water system…
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Monthly Summary – March 2011
Monthly Summary – March 2011 Prepared 3/13/12 TNH General Observations: From the log the weather appeared to be what one would expect, remaining cold with some rain and snow at times. Despite that it seems to have been a busy and productive start to the season. Administration 204 hours: Lots of meeting and discussion of…
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Farm Managers Report 2011
Farm Managers Report 2011 Prepared by MikeR Review of summaries prepared at the end of 2011, by Guilders. Assessment of season, and focus for the comming season.
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Poultry Report 2011
Poultry Report 2011 Materials Reviewed: MikeR, Nov. 2011. Statement: Regular records are kept of Feed Comsumption, Egg Yield and Special Expenses. In the winter, eggs are sold wholesale (Whole Earth Center, Bent Spoon, Zone 7) and income is tracked through regular invoicing. During the Farmers Market Season, sales are recorded at each market, and…
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Assessment of Winter Market 2010 into 2011
Assessment of Winter Market 2010-2011 Prepared by RCM, November 2011. Reviewed and Edited by MikeR. Full Text to be loaded (languishing on editors desk), below is a quote from Robin’s conclusion: “..for the winter Market, I feel as though the physical costs can be regenerated. What it comes down to, is someone interested in…
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Third Year Summary- Greenhouse Manager
THIRD YEAR FOCUS- Greenhouse Manager Prepared 12/6/11 by RC This year was my second year serving as greenhouse manager at North Slope Farm. It gave me an opportunity to try to maximize efficiency within our greenhouses. I was able to practice my management skills to perfect, to the best of my abilities, the routines of…
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Harvest and Planting Summary – 2010
Harvest and Planting Summary – 2010
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Element Hours – 2010
Element Hours – 2010
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Profit and Loss Statement – 2010
Profit and Loss Statement – 2010