We had a great farm season. Despite cooler temperatures, we kept our CSA customers boxes full. We were at Polk County Bounty Market almost every week with our soap, plants, vegetables, and crafts. Towards the end of the season we added jams and salsa.
Even though it looks like fall outside, we are still busy in the garden. The fall garden needs weeding, items for the cellar need harvesting, and seeds need to be collected for next year. We are also busy planting fields with grain crops and pasture for next year. The work is never done.
We are quite excited about the new animals on the farm this year including sheep and turkeys. Next year we hope to sell Thanksgiving heritage turkeys and wool for spinning.
The last of winter preparations are being done and we anticipate eliminating purchasing any groceries in the new year. We will continue to purchase grain and baking staples from a bulk food supplier. However, all other food will come from our own little farm. It is an exciting time to be securing our family's food.
