Rain

On the Redwood farm this past week it was easy to see the effect of weather on our beds. Since it has been so cold the plants on our bed have stunted in growth. Typically on an average farm day we have to spend at least a quarter of our time weeding. Recently though, with this unseasonably cold weather, wedding hasn't been as necessary. Besides cold weather it has also been raining a lot. Rain is something that really causes plants and crops to thrive, but too an extant. Too much water can be harmful. I have observed that with all the rain we have had, some of the soil around the farm has turned muddy. It is a known fact that the Redwood Farm was created over a marsh, so without any excess water there is always a chance of sinkholes, but with this rain the sinkholes are a lot more likely. This change in climate has shown our class how big of an impact weather has on a farm. A good quote I found to emphasize this idea comes from the Chief spokesman for the Company Blue Diamond Almonds. He says "As in all agriculture, farmers are at the mercy of mother mature." — by Wes