Farm time passes by in an interesting way. Days run out quickly, yet once the month ends the beginning of it seems like it happened such a long time ago. What I definitely remember about this month is that it was really hot. Many September days felt as though we were in July again—the only…
This is our third season of growing and I wanted to fill you in on what has been happening over this time. We’ve been hard at work getting Cavaleiro Farm up and running from what was a 25 year dormancy. We have been setting up the infrastructure and tools that members need, so that they…
From cold to blistering hot, little rain this spring meant we had lots of opportunity on the farm to plant. From the crack of dawn, the farm is awake with activity. Ducks, chickens and sheep are quickly let out, so we can set out to the fields and do our morning routine of rows. In…
For those of you who may not know, maple syrup can usually only be made once a year. That sweet sap only comes from the maple tree during the time of year when night temperatures are freezing and day temperatures rise above zero. Add some sun and those trees produce a lot of sap. The…