Farm Blog
Making Life Better
Welcome, friends, family, and neighbors. As always, we’re glad to have you with us! This month, I thought I would write to you about a very important piece of our
Summit of Summer
Good day readers, today I am writing to you from a very special place: the top of a mountain, the summit of summer, the peak of our farm season. It
Garlic – The Ultimate Delayed Gratification
I hope you all enjoyed your Fourth of July–whether that be an out-of-town trip, a fun barbecue, or fireworks. This is a great holiday to enjoy the warmer weather and
Gratitude
by Eric Izzo, Assistant Farm Manager    I know we are far away from Thanksgiving, but today I want to write about four things which make me feel
Growing the Next Generation of Farmers
by Jennifer Hammer, V.P. of Land & Watershed Protection    Alongside our hardworking farm crew, we are thrilled to welcome seven bright and dedicated interns to the farm this
Cool Weather & Cloudy Days of Spring
Greeting and welcome back for another exciting season at Green Earth Harvest! Spring is always an exciting time in the agricultural world, and here on the farm, this year is
Meet Green Earth Harvest’s 2025 Farm Family Partner Line Up
Did you know other local growers visit Green Earth’s farm subscription pickups so participants can purchase farm-fresh eggs, milk, meat, fruit, oats, grains, beans, sourdough breads and flowers, in addition
First Steps of Spring
By Russ Cerocke, Farm Manager Hello readers, new and returning, to the March edition of Connections. Is it spring yet? Our future farmer Carya is experiencing her first full
February on the Farm: Snow, Seeds, and the Culture of Growing
By Eric Izzo, Assistant Farm Manager Happy February, and more importantly, Happy Snow! I’ve done a lot of complaining lately about how little snow we’ve received this winter. Yes, I
From Tarp to Tallgrass: How Winter Prairie Planting Helps Our Farm Thrive
What happens in winter on McDonald Farm? Prairie planting, of course!🌱       Our farm managers teamed up with Renae Frigo, TCF’s Land Stewardship Manager, and
Going Beyond Organic: Green Earth Is Now Real Organic Certified!
For two decades, we’ve been proud to carry the USDA Organic certification—a badge that reflects our growing practices and overall mission that every person, regardless of where they live or
Welcome to Autumn
by Russ Cerocke, Farm Manager Tis the season! To be sleepy? Well yeah, kind of. Welcome to Autumn, the season of slowing, the yellow-light of the year if you