Winter Farm Images
My mood has been elevated of late, probably because of the longer days, stronger sunbeams, and the obvious signs of spring, such as emerging flowers and leaf buds. So I thought now would be a good time to review the winter in images, both as a way of saying goodbye to the season and letting […]
Sheep at Wattenpaugh Farm
Farmland LP purchased 100 acres just south of Corvallis in April 2011 and as of Feb. 27, 2012 we now have sheep on the upper portion of this field. I really enjoy visiting Wattenpaugh Farm. The field begins at the end of a small lane at the highest point on the property. On clear days […]
Water, Water Everywhere
The rich soils in Oregon’s Willamette Valley are a gift from the Missoula Floods at the end of the last Ice Age. Between 15,000 and 13,000 years ago as glacial ice sheets melted and retreated, the valley was flooded about 40 times–essentially becoming a temporary lake hundreds of feet deep, over and over again. For 13,000 years now, […]
Ethics and Swine
The restaurant company Chipotle gets it. The current front page text on their web site goes: It is not just a burrito. It’s a foil-wrapped, hand-crafted, local farm supporting, food culture changing cylinder of deliciousness. Learn more about food with integrity. It is fantastic to see major buyers take “food with integrity” seriously. Getting significant […]
Fall Scenery
We have had a relatively dry and warm fall so far here in Oregon, although the forecasts suggest this is going to change. The cooperative weather has let us get some last minute field work accomplished and has allowed already established pasture build up biomass for the winter. I thought I’d just post a few […]
Farm Management Update: Fall 2011
I’ve put together an 8-page document reviewing the major events on the farm(s) over the past several months. It is easy to read and full of images. You can download it here as a pdf and I hope you enjoy it.