Hot! Hot! Hot! Only days ago we were all moaning about the gray glum and rain, and now, look at the world- sunny, blue skies, and dry earth- woohoo! Aside from the emotional, mental and suntan impact the weather has on us farmers, early summer excessive rain or sun can set the course for the rest of the season. Effects of rain Pros: Irrigates the crops for free...
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Summer now seems upon us, the inclement weather of spring is dissipating, and the sun is warming our little patch of earth at the farm. With the change in weather comes summer vegetables of all sorts! Dainty yellow flowers in the squash field have transformed into plump zucchinis, and slender green beans hang delicately near the potato flowers. We have been popping...
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This weekend, I had the joy of living on the farm for a few days—and with it, the chance to see it in a way I haven’t before. I like coming to work at Red Dog Farm and look forward to seeing my new friends, working hard, and the always-changing nature of our work. But on the weekend, when everyone goes home, the farm is a familiar but different place. On Saturday...
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Summertime on the Peninsula is definitely one of the biggest perks of farming in this area. The long sunny days, cooled by ocean breezes and wayward irrigation sprinklers, keep us pretty comfortable around here. Not to say it never gets hot, but certainly not as hot as my home state of Texas. When blistering days do arrive they are usually met with open arms. The...
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Happy June 24th all! Because today is my (Phoenix’s) birthday, I decided to interview the crew about theirs! Question 1: What is your favorite vegetable/fruit that comes out during your birthday month? Question 2: What is your favorite food you like to eat on your birthday? Minotaur (February): Potatoes Year round, but especially on her birthday, Minotaur...
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It seems to be a Pacific Northwest thing to have an impromptu rainy season in June. This doesn’t happen every year, but it does happen. I celebrated my 33nd birthday earlier this month and I can definitely say that I remember having as many cloudy birthdays and sunny ones, being a PNW kid. However, I would never refer to them as dreary. If the sky needs to rain...
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