New at GFF

It seems there is always something new here at GFF.  For example, the blogger today is new - this is Tammy and I am trying my hand at a blog post today.  Another "new" is our newest baby bird editions.  Ducklings (Muscovy) and turklings (our term for bronze baby turkeys) arrived this week.  I am sure babies were made so cute to make sure parents and caretakers get attached and don't chuck them out when they start to get stinky or annoying.  While their cuteness is not new, I enjoy being reminded each spring about how cute they are as little ones.  The ducks don't pay us much attention, but the turks look directly up at us and ask questions.  That's fun.

Also new this week - CSA distribution!  We have met so MANY new people this week.  We are at around 110 families this year, so lots of new faces.  Thanks to everyone for coming to get veg and we are really excited about the positive attitudes of everyone.  Your excitement give us energy.

Another "new" this year - we are trying out hiring college students as emergency work crews to see if we can keep up with or even get ahead of the weeds.  Bringing in lots of extra people is new to us, but also exciting to see if we can keep control of the fields.  Stay tuned to see if that works out.

Finally, dry is new.  With so many wet years since we started, we are having to adjust to dry.  Part of our adjusting is learning to lay drip tape and then learning to make feeder hoses to get water out to our transplants.  We are really good at planting and pretty good at weeding.  Making and putting things together - this is somewhat less comfortable.  Stay tuned!

TF