It dawned on me recently that I may not have met many of the readers and customers who occasionally visit the blog. Hi, I'm Mike Peroni and I am a farmer. A very tired and easily agitated farmer this time of year. The farm is a runaway train in August and September. We hold on for dear life as the Markets get busy, the garlic comes in, the winter squash ripens, the onions dry down, the potatoes scream to be harvested before the rain.......the list really does go on and on.We will be attending the Tilth harvest fair at the Good Shepherd Center this weekend: http://www.nwsource.com/shopping/home/home-garden/enjoy-urban-garden-party-sept-12-seattle-tilths-harvest-fair?cmpid=2336
This is a great event we look forward to every year. It is an excellent opportunity to meet some of the best farmers in the state, shop at a premier urban market, listen to live music and presentations....There are loads of kids activities, and the venue alone is worth a visit.
I have also been selling at the Olympia Farmers Markets on Sundays lately. As my personal responsibilities at the farm which focus on planning, seeding and planting slow down I am able to get out a bit more. Though maintenance on our equipment has kept me busy this year I look forward to ramping down a bit, letting my hair down at the forthcoming barnstomp here at the farm, and spending a bit more time with family. So get out and get to local market market, or come see us at the harvest fair or better yet at the second annual barnstomp here at the farm on Saturday Sept. 19.
