I am a small farmer in Franklin, Connecticut, and use low or no-till farming techniques. I grow fresh fruits and vegetables. Sustainable foods from our family to yours.
Eight years ago, I semi-retired from a professional career as a licensed therapist and state administrator, and I began farming my ten acres of land. While I maintain a small online therapy practice and some consulting, my interest in growing and working the land has provided a new experience and connection to the earth. Also, tomatoes are cheaper than therapy! I learned from various sources, books, online webinars, neighbor farmers, and customers, but learned the most from doing and not being afraid of experimenting. I am in no rush anymore.
My farm was built 250 years ago, and the land on which I plant fruits and vegetables has been farmed for at least that long. I avoid spraying crops; those I use, however rarely, are organic, such as neem oil. My farm is not certified organic due to its small size, but I am a member of the Connecticut Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut. I practice low or no-till farming techniques, using cover crops, tarps, cardboard, and grass mulches for soil improvement and sustainability. I grow hard neck garlic, lettuce, summer/winter squash, tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, carrots, leeks, kale, peas, beans, various fingerling potatoes, pumpkins, melons, beans, radishes, herbs, and snap peas. I do grow some fruits—mostly blueberries and strawberries. This year, I am also growing some hops and small grains.
I grow hard neck garlic, lettuce, summer/winter squash, tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, carrots, leeks, kale, peas, beans, various fingerling potatoes, pumpkins, melons, beans, radishes, herbs, and snap peas. I do grow some fruits—mostly blueberries and strawberries. This year, I am also growing some hops and small grains.
