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Thanks to all of our 2011 customers…shares are now sold out for our program this year. Please do still email us to be put on our waiting list for next year! (cool photo by Betty Johnson) Happy Spring from Skeeter … Continue reading →

I know I am a few days early to be saying this, but today at the farm, it really did feel like it. The fresh smell from a recent night’s rain, the bright sun and soft breeze was very welcome … Continue reading →

We will be doing a little talk tomorrow at the Mission City Farmers market AGM. The event is open to the public and folks are welcome to come and learn about the Mission City Farmers Market as well as a … Continue reading →

Yes, there he is folks, the animal to complete our farm. Or, not. This week I have spent some intimate time out in the field, trying to ressurect our hoophouse. During the bitterly cold winds, and minus degree temperatures, I … Continue reading →

Our friends from the Arkeysteyn-Vogler Family Farm in Abbotsford are hiring… Organic farm seeks: Assistant Field Manager Arkesteyn-Vogler Family Farm 5115 Tolmie Road Abbotsford Send resume to cfvogler@hotmail.com Farm/Job description: Arkesteyn-Vogler Family Farm is an organic vegetable farm in east … Continue reading →

good for farmwork. Not so much for reading. 

In a past life I had a bit of a shopping habit (clothes/shoes mostly). This has undoubtedly translated over to seed selection now that I am farming. Seed orders have been arriving over the last 2 weeks and I have … Continue reading →

2011 CSA shares for new customers are now available! For more information, check out our previous blogpost on program details. For more information or to sign up, send an email to skeeterfarm (at) gmail.com. Alright winter, be over already so … Continue reading →

For those of us who have too much reading to do: A photo documentary of the different foods a dollar will get you. http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/08/food-for-a-dollar/ Now to find the balance between healthy, appropriate food for all and a fair price to … Continue reading →

I guess this question has been raised a few times, hey? Or, at least, what’s for dinner now? Well, if you really did ask yourself that first question, you are more like me-a kink of, local foodist. People joke or … Continue reading →