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This week marks a major turning point on the farm. It’s late September and that means the Autumnal Equinox is here. It’s not as scary… Read More »September 23, 2015

I just read a very interesting article in the Chicago Tribune  this morning. “Confessions of a Community Supported Agriculture Failure”, written by Barbara Brotman, relates… Read More »September 16, 2015

One of my favorite books of all time is titled,”Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong” by James Loewen. I… Read More »September 9, 2015

In so many ways, Christina and I are blessed with this farming opportunity.  We have abundant sunshine and we are surrounded by good people. We… Read More »September 2, 2015

I remember my first pepper crop. The summer of 2006. It was an unmitigated disaster. It was my very first year farming and the pepper… Read More »August 26, 2015

I was getting all ready to rant about the weather this week when… it turned absolutely beautiful. Really, this past week or two have been… Read More »August 12, 2015

Tuesdays are one of my favorite days on the farm. For one, it’s not Monday (a nutty day trying to catch up from missed opportunities… Read More »August 5, 2015

Late July is an important time on the farm. Our spring crops – the hardest ones to grow – are mostly finished. We had a… Read More »July 29, 2015

I get emails every so often asking how to use up the produce that comes without wasting. For some folks, this is not a problem… Read More »July 22, 2015

I believe one of the greatest truths in this world is that all is well when in balance. Its truth reveals itself everywhere in nature.… Read More »July 15, 2015

Lots of work for these farm hands so a short newsletter. Enjoy the pictures!

Of course, I am going to write about the Chicago Reader this week. This spring, families across Chicagoland voted in the “Best of Chicago” reader’s… Read More »July 1, 2015

Oh, the rain! It just will not stop. All local farms have been getting swamped with rain this season. It creates a myriad of challenges… Read More »June 24, 2015

Loyal readers know that we’re trying to grow the farm. In fact, we’re looking for another 150 CSA members this season. We need this support… Read More »June 17, 2015