HAFA CSA Newsletter Originally Published on February 23, 2018 E-Newsletter Dear CSA Members, Greetings from the HAFA Farm! The farm has been resting this winter, but farmers and staff have been busy with trainings. Farm Planning, Soil Health, Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Post-harvest Handling and Break-even Analysis are just a few of the many […]
Stories of Success: Working towards a more sustainable and fairer food economy for all
As we move into the final weeks of 2016 at HAFA, we are fondly looking back on our accomplishments, and diligently planning for next year. These past successes are particularly important to HAFA because they signify that we are growing as an organization, but also they show how our farmers are seizing previously inaccessible opportunities […]
HAFA farmers get their first taste of beekeeping
This past month, we trained 9 HAFA members in beekeeping. They went through two trainings, painted their hives and then I worked with all the members to start their hives. Their dedication and devotion to learning how to keep bees on the farm has been an exciting surprise! Last year I went through extensive training with the […]
Winter trainings bring shared learning and cooperation
With the days starting to get longer, I am reminded of how soon the HAFA Farm will open. Coordinating the farmer trainings during these winter months has shown me how critical it is for farmers of all ages and backgrounds to pursue community and knowledge with other growers. On top of this, many of the trainings have […]
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