05/28/2026
Even in the middle of the busy season, farmers make time to share, learn, and connect. 🌱
Yesterday was one of those days that reminds us how much agriculture is built on community and knowledge-sharing.
Farmer Dave started the afternoon by taking our new international interns and staff on a full tour of the farm and operations from seeding to harvest, with plenty of stories, tools, innovations, and hard-earned tricks of the trade along the way.
Then in the evening, we welcomed members of the Essex County Fruit Growers Association and UMass Extension for a walk through our perennial fruit plantings. Together we talked blueberry pruning, timing of common pathogens, strawberry planting methods, apple thinning for consistent annual harvests, and raspberry production in unheated high tunnels.
No matter how long you’ve been farming, there’s always something new to learn and something valuable to share. We’re grateful for opportunities like these to slow down for a moment and spend time with other thoughtful, experienced growers. 🍓🫐🍎