1) Farmer Adam is, well, not leaving us in spirit most certainly, but is starting up a farm and running a CSA in Rougemont called Simple Rhythm Farm It's a very exciting endeavor for Adam and the community!
2) UF2200 is going to concentrate its efforts on creating varied, artful, colorful, plentiful flower arrangements and hopefully extend the flower share to include a couple of businesses and restaurants. We will also offer flowers for special events, all at a reasonable price, with what I hope will be a growing variety of species with a variety of colors, forms and textures. If you know of any businesses that might be interested in getting weekly flowers to brighten up the office/store/restaurant, please let me know!
3) As for the edibles: UF2200 is going to start specializing in more varieties of "greens", peas, beans, herbs, and edible flowers with an emphasis on fall and spring plantings. We will still have some summer produce - squashes, tomatoes, beans, peppers and cukes, okra, but the majority of the harvest will be for spring and fall (April - June and September - November). A lot more details will follow.
4) Justin Waller, who was a huge behind the scenes volunteer for UF2200 last year, is going to continue having an active hand with the farm: tending to the bees, helping with flower cultivation, and developing a fun, new consumable product we're both really excited about! Stay tuned. He also just built a beautiful cold frame! Seeds started: asian green mix, pok choi, vitamin c greens, various flowers, lots of radishes, and more...a list of the season offerings coming soon!
That's the briefing. We still owe everyone tote bags from last year and many more thanks for supporting us through the first year! We look forward to a new season and hope you will continue to support us while enjoying a few goods grown locally right here downtown Durham!
Warm, but oh so chilly out there greetings and Happy New Year wishes,
Katherine
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