This week in Sustainable Agriculture, change was in the chilly December air! As the seasons begin to change, students are beginning to plan and prepare for the winter ahead. We kicked off the week with a focus on our one-beds: what to harvest, what to plant, and what plants we plan to transfer, all the while considering which ones are able to withstand the cold. My group, bed A4, found that legumes and onions thrive this time of year! After some research, consultation of our trusty textbooks, and some quick calculations, we all developed solid plans for conquering the winter season, along with estimates of how our planting will contribute to our overall harvest goals. As Wednesday rolled around, we bundled up and headed out to the farm bright and early to prep the farm for the upcoming months. Starting at a fresh 8 AM, respective groups headed out to do their part, and there were many things that needed to be attended to. Many of the pathways had turned to puddles, and we reinforced our pathways with cardboard and hay to hopefully maintain solid ground through the rainy days ahead. Additionally, we weeded our one beds, watered seedlings in the hoop house, and my personal favorite, planted winter seeds into flats so they will be ready to transfer by January! Groups planted bell beans, radishes, and made sure to steer clear of warm-weather plants like carrots. The flats were transferred to the classroom, where they will remain until they are big, strong, and ready to thrive in our student beds throughout the winter season, and hopefully produce a bountiful spring harvest!
--Lauren Bell
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