Spring is here at Farm to You NH

 
It has been a few weeks since my last blog and it’s time to give you an update on the many things happening up at the High Tunnels, next to the Conventional Dairy Barn.  Finally the weather outside has warmed up and spring has arrived.  Our crops growing in both high tunnels have flourished due to the warm weather and our outside field is getting close to being ready for planting!   Currently, our outside field is home to our overwintering strawberry plants and garlic.  Both survived the harsh winter and are ready to flourish in the warm weather. We have had recent guest lectures from Alan Eaton on IPM (Integrated Pest Management) and Dr. Kirk Broder on Plant Pathology. During both lectures we got hands on experience looking in the high tunnels for plant diseases and insects (both pest and beneficial).  So far we have had very little problems with both pests and diseases within our tunnels!  However, it is important for us to know how to monitor for these and what procedures to follow if they occur.  Recently, we also went

on a field trip to Wake Robin Farm, which taught us about the practices used on the farm and what they are currently producing.  It was amazing to see the number of transplants they had started in their two  greenhouses.  They did a great job conserving space and using all the room available including hanging pots and a hanging shelf that contained many seed trays.  The field trip and guest lectures are a great addition to the class and add to the information learned through the class.