Secondly, we are expanding our vegetable operation. We plan to add another acre of squash and potatoes, and are collaborating with a like-minded grower to help process/package and deliver our wares to our Iowa City markets. Thirdly, we are reconstructing our hen house to include a house movable on wheels — to allow for us to move our chickens around on pasture. Pasture-based chickens are great in helping break down manure left by other animals, and they also get a larger portion of their diet from the ground instead of eating bought feed.

These are challenging times in our economy. We feel this is the best time to be on a farm and growing our own food for our family, our friends, and our community.