I wasn’t expecting to join an American agricultural renaissance. But in looking back, this tree seemed to choose me. crazy talk, I know, let me explain.. As a new “learning-as-I go” farmer, I wanted to find a high-value crop that didn’t require specialized implements or a tremendous amount of acreage to be…
You Talk Too fast
As I was researching options of things to grow and understanding what exactly the USDA does and can do for me (subsidies anyone?), I reached out to my County Director, Bill Browning. When I sat down with the Bill, I had two pages of handwritten questions. Finally taking a pause in…
I’ve always wanted to be a farmer
Ever since I planted my first radish seeds when I was 6, I was hooked. When the clover-like leaves poked out of the soil, I tore into the house yelling for mama to come see! It seemed like magic. So, yes, I’ve always wanted to be a farmer, ever since my…