Jeremy Clark

Over the course of a few weeks, Jeremy Clark and Bill worked to put a floor in a part of the hay barn where none had previously been. Originally, the barn was used to store loose hay, so a floor was not necessary. Since we put in bales, and we can always use storage space, the new floor is a great addition. We built it from heavy native hemlock timbers and planks milled by Norman and Jeffery Hicks of the nearby Hicks Farm and Sawmill.

Not much new to report, except that the blackfly season seems to be in high gear, and we've received a lot of rain. Summer vacation rentals are picking up, and it looks like it'll be a big year for wild blackberries and raspberries. We've spent a lot of time working on fencing and finishing sugaring cleanup (washing and putting away many miles of tubing). We're pleased that Kimberly Orzakowski and Jeremy Clark are now working for us part time. Kimberly is a mom of 2 in her early thirties, who has lots of farm experience, and Jeremy is a high school student soon to turn 18.