This week was all about transition and preparation, and we enjoyed a blend of unique in-class learning and hands-on farm work We finalized and began to execute our exciting new plans for the hopefully growth-filled spring up ahead.
We were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to visit different local farms around Marin and beyond, and present our most important learnings to the class. Our presentations included a wide variety of growing spaces and systems from all around the county, each varying size, history, and levels of sustainability. I think I speak for all of us students in saying this was an incredibly interesting and motivating experience, as we have been able to see the techniques we have spent the year mastering on a much larger scale with a wider impact. Many of us spoke to first and second generation farmers, which was inspiring in itself because it demonstrated the kind of action each and every once of us is capable to take to increase sustainability in our communities.
Despite the previous stormy weather, we made it out to harvest the bulk of our winter crops on the sunny midmorning on Friday. While veggies were not abundant, we had tons of bell bean leaves, lettuce, kale, and flowers for bouquets, which made for another successful market day!
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