March, 2008 - ISSUE #17
Good health to you all!
Jessie's pups are now almost 6 weeks old and will go up for sale after they reach 8 weeks of age (after April 4th).
Never seems to be a lack of trouble when farming. Now that the winds are through ( we pray) tearing apart our movable housing for the smalled animals, we have some kind of predator that has killed 2 of our turkey hens! We still have 6 hens, but we now have to think about some type of movable "aviary" for the turkeys.
Goat kidding season for us starts tomorrow. Daisy is due tomorrow, and we have 4 more does due to kid in mid-April - All in the same week!
We are now getting between 3 1/2 and 4 dozen eggs per day. We are selling a lot from people driving by and seeing the sign. if you want all natural, farm fresh eggs, please call ahead, since we've had people walk up and buy 6 dozen eggs at one time!
The regular
peas were put in the ground this past Sunday ( March 16th).
Spinach and lettuce Will follow in the next week - they will be growing in the aquaponics beds while the weather is cool.
Cabbages & kohlrabi's are hardening off for a short time on the screened porch, and will be in the ground before you know it! The strawberry beds are mostly done and the
300 strawberries plants will arrive somewhere between march 24th and April 7th. We have
100 everbearing (which will give us a moderate crop in the fall) and
200 June bearing plants ( which will not produce a crop until next year).
Raspberries are ordered, and will ship sometime this week (03/18), and
we should get a small fall crop from them this year (yes, they are everbearing, so next year we will see early summer
and fall crops.
Crocus are blooming - lots of other flowers like tulips and daffodils are ready to bloom. Most of the plants are showing a lot of growth. Things like the daylillies, peonies & hollyhocks are waking up to spring!
The thyme, oregano & lemon balm are doing very well & are ready for the picking and drying!
On Legislation, regulations and farm life:
Great News The Kentucky House has approved HB 495 by a vote of 88-6! This bill would limit NAIS to a voluntary program only, with protections against coercion, unless the federal government took final action making the program mandatory. HB 495 has been assigned to the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources. if you want to buy local, and want to keep our freedom, Go here to take action!
http://farmandranchfreedom.org/content/kentucky-2008
New Book corner
Michael Pollan, author of "The Omnivore's Dilemma" has a new book out - it is entitled "In Defense of Food" - it is a must-read. it goes into detail about the processed foods that the American consumer is eating, and what it does to you. He also reviews the diet of our grand parents and great-grand parents. Not only does he make comparisons, but applies some sound reasoning why we should eat the way they did in the past. It is only $14 at Amazon, and will soon find it's way to the public libraries. And if you have not read "The Omnivore's Dilemma", it is available at the local public library and - we highly recommend it!
What's Available??
I have provided a link on the website to show everyone what is currently available and what to expect in the upcoming months. I will also review it here:
Here is a list of what is available:
- * Salad Bar Eggs (from Pastured Poultry) - $2.50/doz.
To your Health,
P & M Weber
Weber Farms
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