Farmers' Meeeting

Wednesday morning at Howell Farm is the timeslot for the weekly farmers’ meeting, at which plans for the coming week are made and the previous week is discussed. Around the table, Farmer Ian gave an update on the successful shoeing of Jack and Jesse, and the general health of our six draft horses. (All are in working order.) Farmer Rob led a discussion on quantities of hog feed. (More corn needs to be ground.) Speaking of corn, another corn picking day is scheduled for next Wednesday, weather permitting. (Volunteers are encouraged.) Farmer Pete expressed satisfaction for the job done fortifying the corncrib against mice and squirrels. And then the meeting moved on to winter repairs, including some work needed on a wagon and the grain drill. In the farm equipment portion of the meeting, a discussion was held about the desire for a new tank in which to collect sap for maple sugaring.