Planting Season is in Full Swing on the Farm!

A Note from Farmer Andrew

The farm is finally coming to life as spring slowly makes its appearance. We’ve been waiting for fields to dry and soil to warm, and the crew has been busy with odd jobs like fence repair, tractor maintenance, and barn clean up. Although it’s been nice to tackle some of these projects, we now find ourselves playing catch up. The warm, dry weather last week allowed us to get plants out and seed in the ground, which is always exciting this time of year. We will spend most of the next few weeks preparing the soil and planting.

We are fortunate to have some fabulous people returning to work with us this season. Their skills in growing vegetables and knowledge of our production systems have made my job as manager quite a bit easier this spring. Amanda Stefanik, who is returning for her second season with us, will be managing our CSA distribution this year and has been helping in the greenhouse and fields and with odd jobs like fixing the fence. Emily Fenton is in her third season at Appleton and will be leading our weed management and cultivation efforts. She has been has been working hard to get our tractors and cultivators ready for action. We are also very lucky to have landed Megan Ardolino, formerly of Green Meadows Farm. Her background and skills have allowed her to jump right in with us and fill in wherever needed, even despite a healing broken wrist! 

We are so lucky to have a dedicated and wonderful group of farmers here at Appleton. I am thankful for all their efforts and look forward to the season ahead!

Events on the Farm

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Intro to Backyard Composting

Saturday, April 28
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore

Gardens & Gardening, Farms & Food, Lectures & Workshops

Art Week Walk & Talk with Photographer Bill Franson

Saturday, April 28
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore

History, Art & Culture, Lectures & Workshops

REI Wilderness Survival: 3 - Season Skills

Saturday, April 28
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore

Outdoor Recreation, Lectures & Workshops

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Appleton’s Preschool Farm Explorers

Wednesday, May 2
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore

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