Yep, it’s WARM! And a CSA.
I awoke about 2 this morning to the tick of rainwater dripping from the eaves. Overnight low about 37. I asked the thaw question a week ago and since then nights have been in the teens and highs in the 40s. Warm for January; snow blanket slowly disappearing, the mud even drying in a few spots. But today the five-day forecast is for rain, rain, rain with temps between 30 and 45. Good time to get back to wrenching indoors.
We spent inauguration day and evening with friends in Colorado Springs; it was a joyous event. We also met with contacts to plan the growing season and fruit distribution. Our friend Susan Gordon of Venetucci Farm (http://venetuccifarm.org/CSA.html) is helping us to plan a Fruit “CSA” (Community Supported Agriculture). In the CSA model, a member buys, in the Spring and for a fixed cost, a share of the summer produce of the farm. By purchasing the share in advance, the member helps the farmer afford the season start-up costs and each week receives a basket containing a pro rata share of that week’s harvest. If the harvest is prolific, the basket overflows; should it falter, the member shares the loss with the farmer. A personal relationship deepens; the member develops a sense of ownership in the farm and the farmer appreciates sharing the risks inherent in farming. Originally applied in vegetable growing, the concept has recently been expanded to encompass meat, fruit, and even prepared foods. We look forward to knowing our CSA members and welcoming their visits to the farm.
Stay tuned for news and updates.