As we wrap up Black History Month and move through Women’s History Month, we continue to have a conversation about the future of agriculture in our country – more specifically the prospect for new small farmers. Here is the question: Beyond the noise, smoke screens, and speeches, who actually gets a real opportunity at buildingContinue reading “Why Should We Rethink How We Support Agriculture?”
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Reflecting on a Year of Growth at Shalomba Farm
The start of the new year brings with it many hopes and dreams for the year to come, and we have many! It also brings with it a reflection on what went well, and what could have gone better, from the previous year. Probably no surprise to many who know us, but Farmer Singo putsContinue reading “Reflecting on a Year of Growth at Shalomba Farm”
Farm Updates: Snow, Chickens, and Gluten-Free Goods
The first heavy snowfall of the season is always a test of where we still need to work on our winter preparations for the farm. This most recent snowfall collapsed a number of our fences, and netting, including the netting above one of our chicken runs. This meant that three of the “teenage” chickens decidedContinue reading “Farm Updates: Snow, Chickens, and Gluten-Free Goods”
Spring Hopes & Dreams
How is it already May?!? While we’ve been enjoying the signs of spring popping up all around us, time has been moving very quickly on the farm. Winter is typically a slower and quieter season for farmers, but our winter was very busy with pop-ups and experimenting with hydroponics, and reviewing the previous year andContinue reading “Spring Hopes & Dreams”