Market Week!

This week on the farm consisted of hard dedicated work, as usual, but with a little more excitement as we approached market day! The students spent a couple of days watering, planting, and weeding as we do every week. 

But this week we had a chance to work in groups on separate beds other than the ones we are assigned to. Starting from the beginning with weeding and double-digging to having nice fresh prepped beds. Since we have been practicing prepping beds before, this time was easier. It was great to watch everyone working together and with ease as the students already knew all of the techniques. We were able to finish prepping all of the beds in one class! 

On Friday, the day of the market, all of the students were busy harvesting all of the naturally grown crops that we helped taking care of. Everyone started by weighing and reporting everything they have harvested. After that the crops were set on a table were students washed, bundled, and prepared the crops making them look nice before placing them in the cart. Lastly, at the end of class all of the crops ready to be sold were taken out to the front of the school. As I had the chance to help with market day after school, I shared the excitement of selling the crops we put work into with others. 

—Olga

How about the market!