Winter Production – 2010 Summary Prepared by ST and RCM on 3/3/11 Winter production had its challenges and triumphs. We constructed low tunnels out of rebar and manually vented them if the outside temperature reached above 60 degrees or the inside tempeture rose above 80 degrees. Wind above 30mph tended to blow the plastic loose. Our … Read more
Fresh Eggs from North Slope Farm
December 8th, 2010 | Posted by in Poultry - (Comments Off on Fresh Eggs from North Slope Farm)Fresh Eggs from North Slope Farm December 8, 2010 If you like a fresh egg and are interested in supporting a new agricultural venture, then read on… North Slope Farm is invested in managing small flocks of hens for the production of eggs. If you would like to join the list of interested consumers, please … Read more
Winter Production – Introduction
October 19th, 2010 | Posted by in Special Projects | Winter Production - (Comments Off on Winter Production – Introduction)Winter Production Introduction, prepared by ST October 19, 2010 Intent: To extend the growing season of leafy greens, lettuce, and root crops to serve our existing outlets such as Hopewell Farmers Market, Nomad Pizza, and Zone 7. Parameters: • Capital Investment; North Slope Farm • Daily management; RCM and ST • Site Details; infrastructure and … Read more
Poultry – Introduction
October 14th, 2010 | Posted by in Poultry - (Comments Off on Poultry – Introduction)Poultry – Field Birds Introduction October 14, 2010 Intent: To establish the viability and management practices of “small flocks” of laying chickens (layers), on seasonal pasture, free roaming except at night. Parameters: Capital Investment; North Slope Farm. Daily Management; North Slope Farm. Site Details; infrastructure and fields managed by North Slope Farm. Enterprise; 3 total … Read more
Special Projects
September 28th, 2010 | Posted by in Special Projects - (Comments Off on Special Projects)Special Projects are how we allow for interests and opportunities that fall outside our set practices. Individual trainees can design their own special projects or like with our Poultry Project, the farm manager might define a production effort as a special project until it proves itself over time. Winter Production and ‘TableTop Greens’ are other … Read more