Bootstrap @ Full Heart – Surviving the Hurricane

We survived our first hurricane and nor’easter this month (back-to-back), which felt like as much of an accomplishment as our first harvest back in June. We were lucky in so many ways.  Our MemberShare season ended two days before the storm hit and before we could begin to celebrate, we were racing to batten down the farm and prepare for winter.  A generator came to us in the nick of time so that we could run our chest freezer full of meat. ... Read More

Last Minute Hurricane Preparedness

(Photo: NOAA National Hurricane Center) Farmers on the East Coast– here are a few last-minute ideas and suggestions as you ready the farm for the hurricane.  This list courtesy of NOFA-VT. Crop-related Activities: · Harvest standing crops if they are not in yet.· Harvest vegetable crops that are still in the field. · Producers growing greenhouse crops should anticipate loss of water and prepare accordingly. Power and Food/Water Activities:... Read More