The start of
Redwood's Sustainable Agriculture class has been phenomenal. This past week the
One Bed Projects were started and it looks like everyone was able to finish
planting as well. Thanks to extra volunteers
around the farm we were able to learn about a
lot of different planting techniques. For example, we discovered that there are
much more efficient ways to plant lettuce (such as to broadcast it) rather than
spacing it according to the spacing chart in the back of
How To Grow More Vegetables.
In addition to everybody's One Bed Projects, it
seems as if everyone has gotten a great start on their management jobs as well.
Sammy, who works with Rachael for the Education Department said that they plan
to inform the class on quinoa plants as soon as possible. She also informed me
that, "you don't have to only eat the quinoa seed, you can eat the plant
as well. The leaves are very delicious, actually." How cool! Another
person who has done some great work so far is Gabe, who works in the compost department.
He talked a little about what he does for his group and said that he
collaborates with the weeding group to collect green and brown waste, and then
they layer it alternately with other food scraps from the CEA in order to
create a productive compost. Overall, everyone is working hard to achieve their
goals. On top of everything though, it seems as if we've been able to get some
great harvesting done as well. Venezia, who is in the harvest department was able to
harvest these beautiful strawberries. It looks like it's going to be a great
market day this month! -Rachel Yenofsky
This past Friday, Redwood had it's first ever farmer's market and it was a great success! The harvest team did a wonderful job of setting up the market at the front of school, as well as harvesting all the yummy vegetables that were sold (with help from the rest of the SustAg students). The market, that took place during 6th period and after school, was visited by many parents, teachers and staff, as well as students alike. Some of the hot items that were sold were pumpkins, tomatoes, kale, and lettuce seedlings.
