Can farming be boring? No, there is always something fun to
do.
How big is your farm? 18 acres
Do you have any helpers? Yes, mostly young women who want to
farm.
What do you grow? Mainly vegetables. Lettuce, raspberries,
tomatoes.
What is your best selling crop? Lettuce.
Do you use machines? Yes, plows, roto-tillers. Tractors and
mowers.
Do you have farm animals? No, but she does get manure from
farmers who do have animals.
What are the enemies of your plants? Deer, flea beetles, and
weeds.
What is your favorite thing to grow? Zebra tomatoes and
purple broccoli.
Do seasons affect your business? Yes. Weather makes a
difference. She can do some things in the new barn over the winter.
How do you keep the farm nice? She uses six types of cover
crops like buckwheat and oats. She rotates areas where she plants and keeps
records of them. She uses nearby water to irrigate. She uses compost and
manure to help the soil.
Why did you want to become a farmer? She became a farmer
because it’s healthy and fun and good to work outside.
What are your biggest problems? Rocks and weeds.
How long have you been farming organically. 5 years.
Why don’t you use chemicals? Organic farmers don’t use
chemicals. They use natural enemies to get rid of pests. They use cover crops
for the soil and manure and compost.
Do you eat what you make? Yes, Nicole loves her crops.
