Been busy

Even with two feet of snow on the ground, things are starting to heat up around here.

Lots of farm planning. The organic regulations require that we have detailed maps and plans showing exactly what has gone into, and has been harvested from, each field each year. Plus they want to see projected plans for this year. So I have been drawing little maps, plotting crop rotations, and trying to see how these plans might possibly jive with our projected marketing needs.

Lots of ordering. Seeds, seedling supplies, growing supplies. Within the next week I will make a trip down to Vermont Compost to pick up a yard or two of potting soil.

Lots of building. I need to cut more cedars for our new hoophouse this year. Plus the two little greenhouses we already have up need some work. Plus the barn needs some work. Plus the farmstand too.

Lots of marketing. I met this week with a printer about a logo for some labels and calling cards. I want to build a topper for the truck with our logo on it. We also need a new sign for the farmer's markets, and a sign for the road by the farmstand.

Sometimes this part of the year is exciting because of all there is to do, and sometimes it is terrifying. This morning it seems exciting. But I will keep you posted on the terror.