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Microfarms in Media, PA.

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  1. Microfarms at Rose Tree Park
    Media, PA
    April 14th, 2007

    It's that time again. Not the warmest start for the farmers but some are
    out getting an early start.

    http://www.tinypic.com/2ro3j9y.jpg

    Each large plot is usually divided into four microfarms unless someone
    wants a larger one.

    The plots are sold each season at auction with the proceeds going to the
    schools in the area.

    It's hard work. The county plowed under last years growth and dumped off a
    few tons of peat moss and mulch.

    There is no running water so you have to bring it from home. You also have
    to assemble your own containment fences if you want to keep the rabbits out
    (which is hard to do in any case).

    Before long, from this viewpoint, the front row microfarms will block the
    rest of the view. Still it's fun to walk around. I'll take pictures
    periodically so you can see it rise.

    Andy
    Not a microfarmer.

  2. Andy' q said:

    Microfarms at Rose Tree Park
    Media, PA
    April 14th, 2007

    It's that time again. Not the warmest start for the farmers but some are
    out getting an early start.

    http://www.tinypic.com/2ro3j9y.jpg

    Each large plot is usually divided into four microfarms unless someone
    wants a larger one.

    The plots are sold each season at auction with the proceeds going to the
    schools in the area.

    I just discovered one in my neighborhood, but it's much smaller, more like a
    community garden. I've ridden past it for years on my bike, but thought is
    was just for the church it is adjacent to. Turns out it's open to the
    general public, as I found out from an article in this week's paper. Maybe
    some day I'll try it.

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    wff_ng_7 (at) verizon (dot) net

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