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BySchool of Adaptive Agriculture June 13, 2016

Here are some updates with what has been happening on the farm! Application deadline is coming soon, reach out if you’re interested! Also, if you like these photos, follow us on instagram @school_of_adaptive_agriculture

Handmade leather shoes, a hatchet, and dirty feet from working in good soil all week.

Two strawberry rhubard pie’s for Ruthie’s birthday.

Drying purple garlic in this beautiful triangle pattern so that the leaves create shade for the garlics.

Too hot for a shirt but still reppin the “I just voted” sticker.

A lamb siesta in the Butler Cherry Orchard

Two kids playing with a baby deer at the Willits farmers market

The aftermath of chicken processing day. Thank you chickens!

The first sale between our field manager and the Willits Senior Center.

First farmers market of the season! See you all Thursday’s in Willits.

The newest goddess of the farm, little Ceres, taking a walk with our resident goddess, Pomona.

An 8 foot trench in our field. Those roots go deeper.

The cows broke our fence because they wanted to hang out with us so bad.

Pickling garlic scapes in the Grange Commercial Kitchen.

First rattlesnake of the season. Tried to make Snake jerky but it didn’t go so well.

Maple showing off her daisy chain.

Learning how to shear a sheep with Gowan of Fortunate Farm.

Washing wool.

Late night lamb baby surprise!

Those that weed together stay together.

We just got 4000 bees from Thomas! Thank you pollinators.

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