Marketing Click on photo, then select the Set it is part of, then select “slideshow” for detailed Market set-up.. Marketing includes Wholesale, retail, subscription, contract and other forms of connecting consumers with our product. North Slope Farm is currently focused on Retail sales at Farmers Markets. We harvest and handle the products, then load up … Read more
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Guilder reccomends Local pottery
October 2nd, 2012 | Posted by in Community Affairs - (Comments Off on Guilder reccomends Local pottery)Guilder Todd H has been working with John Shedd, of John Shedd Designs, and reccomends we check out his studio. Found in Rocky Hill, NJ, near excellent access to the Delaware Raritan Canal and towpath, 200 Washington Street, 08553. JQShedd@verizon.net www.johnshedd.com
Monthly Summary – August 2011
August 1st, 2012 | Posted by in Monthly Summary - (Comments Off on Monthly Summary – August 2011)Monthly Summary– August 2011 Logs reviewed and summary prepared by MR, August 1, 2012 General Observations: Reading the log I am struck by the words, Tomatoes, Rain and harvesting. They seemed to dominate the record, like the rest of life and activity was not noteworthy. Total rainfall exceeded 20 inches, including 7 inches during Hurricane … Read more
First Year Application page 1 of 2
July 23rd, 2012 | Posted by in Administration - (Comments Off on First Year Application page 1 of 2)North Slope Farm and Stewardship Guild 386 Rock Road East, Lambertville, NJ 08530 609-460-4636 Application to participate in 2012 Season, March 6 through November 30. Name: _______________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Telephone and email: ___________________________________ Please indicate position you are interested in: 1) Experienced (3 years) Wage Laborer ______ 2) Stewardship Guild … Read more
First Year Application page 2 of 2; Trainee Assessment Form
July 23rd, 2012 | Posted by in Administration - (Comments Off on First Year Application page 2 of 2; Trainee Assessment Form)Trainee Assessment Form: DATE:_______________ Please fill in the first two columns below with a value from 1 – 5, describing your level of experience with the types of equipment and farm elements. (one = no experience — five = experienced) To be filled out by year end Farm Current Desired Dates … Read more
Monthly Summary July 2011
July 10th, 2012 | Posted by in Monthly Summary - (Comments Off on Monthly Summary July 2011)Monthly Summary– July 2011 Logs reviewed and summary prepared by MR, July 10, 2012 General Observations: Just over an inch of rain is recorded for this month, with a Heat Wave noted by mid month. Lightening storms chased the crew from the fields at least twice but the brief showers simply increased the humidity. Early … Read more
Pastured Poultry: Introduction to ‘Factors to Consider’
July 10th, 2012 | Posted by in Poultry - (Comments Off on Pastured Poultry: Introduction to ‘Factors to Consider’)Pastured Poultry: Introduction to ‘Factors to Consider’ Each week we move our chicken coops to a new section of pasture. At this time the Farm Worker is responsible for the following items: Where is the coop moving to, and what is the best way to get there? Where will the coop be moved to next … Read more
Farm Managers Report 2011
March 5th, 2012 | Posted by in Season Summary - (Comments Off on Farm Managers Report 2011)Farm Managers Report 2011 Prepared by MikeR Review of summaries prepared at the end of 2011, by Guilders. Assessment of season, and focus for the comming season.
Poultry Report 2011 Materials Reviewed: MikeR, Nov. 2011. Statement: Regular records are kept of Feed Comsumption, Egg Yield and Special Expenses. In the winter, eggs are sold wholesale (Whole Earth Center, Bent Spoon, Zone 7) and income is tracked through regular invoicing. During the Farmers Market Season, sales are recorded at each market, and … Read more
Assessment of Winter Market 2010 into 2011
March 5th, 2012 | Posted by in Marketing - (Comments Off on Assessment of Winter Market 2010 into 2011)Assessment of Winter Market 2010-2011 Prepared by RCM, November 2011. Reviewed and Edited by MikeR. Full Text to be loaded (languishing on editors desk), below is a quote from Robin’s conclusion: “..for the winter Market, I feel as though the physical costs can be regenerated. What it comes down to, is someone interested in … Read more