More Success

Well, the past few 2weeks has been a wild ride!  I shift between being elated and overwhelmed with anxiety. The sprouts have been selling well at the market.  I do 2 markets each week – Wednesday and Saturday.  The Wednesday market has been inconsistent so it is hard to determine Read more…

Just a few glitches

Well, after a few test runs, which are still running, the system seems to be holding up pretty well. But there are a few glitches still – mostly in process, but a few infrastructure problems as well. As I am preparing the batches I am noticing little sources of potential Read more…

Ready to go

Well, I have officially have one bench all ready to go. Now I just need to find someone to sell sprouts to. The first market is not until June 6 so I would like to do a few test runs before then. Perhaps to a few supermarkets or restaurants and Read more…

building benches

Well, after a reinvigorating week in Mexico, (cough, cough) I am back at it! Today I started with bench assembly.  My friend Dale, who will be helping me with production was helping me build benches today. Before starting bench assembly we covered the sprouting area with bark mulch.  The mulch Read more…

irrigation is in…

Well, The irrigation line to the sunflower and no-till area wen tin last week.  I spent a day on a machine digging trenches and then had the Farm apprentices to help with the installation and filling of the trenches.  Here is the water line leading to where the sprout harvest Read more…