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Jan 16, 2024
A First-Year Reflection: A Farmer’s Gratitude - January 16, 2024
I write with the first snow of the winter; frozen crops covered by white, animals pastured for winter, and the essence of time has slowed...
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Aug 31, 2023
Notes From the Field, Farm Crew Thoughts - August 31, 2023
A major component of our successful growing year and healthy animals is our seasonal staff. We are so lucky to have hardworking and...
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Jul 20, 2023
Honeybee Update - July 20, 2023
In case you somehow missed the news… Honeybees are amazing! There’s so much to know and learn about them. I started keeping bees about...
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Jul 14, 2023
Crops Update - July 14, 2023
Our market garden is flourishing, with our cooler-weather superstars, such as peas, phasing out to make room for our hot hot hot...
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Jun 30, 2023
Pride 2023, A Tail of Love - June 30, 2023
A Tail of Love As the Managing Director here at HVH and as a member of the LGBTQ community I have written newsletters in the past for...
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Jun 19, 2023
Juneteenth & Solstice - June 19, 2023
Happy Juneteenth & Summer Solstice Today is Juneteenth. When we talk about a vision for a sustainable, just, food and farming system,...
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Jun 16, 2023
Livestock Update - June 16, 2023
With the Summer Solstice coming up next week on June 21st the farm is quickly transitioning from Spring to Summer. Out on pasture, our...
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May 23, 2023
Spring Wildlife - May 23, 2023
This time of year is often referred to as “baby season” by wildlife rehabilitators. All of the wild critters have either had or are...
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Apr 20, 2023
Earth Day - April 20, 2023
Summer always surprises me. By April, I’m tired of winter. Still, those first hot days leave me panicked. I’m not ready for things to...
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Apr 11, 2023
Birth Announcement - April 11, 2023
The last few weeks have been very exciting here in the pastures at HVH- it's time for babies. We entered the critical time frame for...
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Mar 30, 2023
Women on our Farm - March 30, 2023
I've been giving thought to women's history month, and what it means to me. I've seen many posts honoring some of the greatest women that...
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Mar 15, 2023
Spring is Just Around the Corner! - Eric Harvey
The first garlic shoots are starting to emerge in the field, and we have started our first rounds of spring greens with arugula ready...
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Jan 4, 2023
Looking to 2023
Welcome 2023 a letter from Josh Viertel “Looking out on the morning rain I used to feel so uninspired.” – Aretha Franklin Friends,...
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