Ok I can somewhat breathe now because it always feels better when decisions are made and plans move forward.
First off, the cost on installing the large hoop house became tooooooooooooo much. I didn't think I could recover that investment as quickly as I would need too. So I had to apply for a 14X 32. This is a more manageable size and the kids could help me install it after the husband leaves. So hopeful that funding will come though in June and I can move forward in growing in this large bubble this fall.
Secondly, I mailed off the organic certification packet today. If all my paperwork is in order, the site inspection should be done here the first of July. The forms were overwhelming but I filled out all 49 pages hopefully correctly.
On another note: This week I wanted to rename the farm the "The one women Amish farm". I was overworked, under skilled on large machinery, and overwhelmed when I looked across the field of berries. I had just purchased 80 bales of straw and was beginning to mulch the field. The more I pulled the bales down off the trailer out to the field the more depressed I got. If I only had 6 of me; I would be fine. I sat down on the straw bale and cried, then I cried some more. Then I decided this is enough get up and get going because there's isn't anyone here but me and the two dogs staring at me from under the tree. But in my moment of sorrow there, I came to realize that I can do this but I must be patience with myself. Everything can not happen over night. I had an opportunity to go to a workshop on Saturday and made several connections there. I also had a phone conversation with the City of Pleasant Hill too. This one women marketing department is rather powerful.
Stay tuned
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