Planter Pictures

12 Row Planter

John Deere 8130 Tractor with Front & Rear Dual Wheels

Corn Planting

We sure have been keeping busy over the past month on the farm. We have begun planting corn! First, we worked up the soil to prepare a nice seedbed, then spread down fertilizer to increase the soils fertility levels. After that, all there is to do is plant!! We also do some no-til planting, where we do not work up the soil but rather plant the seed directly into the ground. This limits soil run-off and at times is better for the land.

We also just opened up our roadside stand. We are currently selling beautiful hanging baskets, as well as local strawberries from Lancaster County. The stand will be open Thursday's thru Sunday's during the month of May.

We will also be part of the Strawberry Festival this year at Brandywine Hospital. We will have a little area set up to sell farm fresh strawberries and hanging baskets!! This is our first year at the Strawberry Festival and I am grateful for the opportunity. Our donation to the Brandywine Health Foundation makes me feel proud of our business and family farm.

Other than that, we have just been keeping busy maintaining the farm by cutting grass, replacing fences, and trying to keep the place looking nice. Soon we will begin getting the hay equipment fixed up for a busy season. Hay harvest should begin around the end of this month. Until next time, enjoy the pics and thanks for reading!!

Fresh Strawberries!!