http://www.potomacvegetablefarms.com Updates about the farms and the PVF web site Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:01:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Register now for PVF East or PVF West! http://www.potomacvegetablefarms.com/news/2010/02/15/registration-is-now-open/ Our major concern with all this snow is the possibility that our metal-framed, plastic-covered greenhouses will collapse under the weight.  We worry about this because our primary greenhouse did get destroyed in 2003 with that winter's major snowstorm.  This year, just like all the other farmers in the area, we ... http://www.potomacvegetablefarms.com/news/2010/02/10/more-and-more-winter/ All the CSA members from 2009 will receive an e-mail on Monday, February 1, giving the link to the registration page for 2010.  If you are a returning customer and you do not hear from us then, please write to us and we'll send a message to your correct address.  ... http://www.potomacvegetablefarms.com/news/2010/01/26/csa-opening-to-returning-members-on-feb-1-2010/ While all appears to be asleep at PVF, the farmers are inside, cozily planning the 2010 season. Most of the seeds have been ordered and are arriving daily. We are making changes to the CSA: tinkering with share sizes, delivery sites, and getting ready for the February onslaught of registering ... http://www.potomacvegetablefarms.com/news/2010/01/12/winter-whites/ Before frost comes each autumn, we spend hours and hours digging sweet potatoes. This crop is dear to us, one that not so many growers grow, and that is so tasty and nutritious. We start by transplanting "slips" into a freshly tilled and bedded field. Sweet potatoes are one of ... http://www.potomacvegetablefarms.com/news/2009/10/06/sweet-potatoes/ A long overdue update to the newsletters section has been made (we're all caught up now). How's everyone enjoying their veggies this year? http://www.potomacvegetablefarms.com/news/2009/09/27/newsletter-update/ This is what a happy hen looks like. We keep only hens, no roosters, so we call them the Ladies. I've learned from my hip young workers that the slang for vacation is Vakay. Thus the topic of my post. The ladies, all 183 of them, have been out in ... http://www.potomacvegetablefarms.com/news/2009/06/22/ladies-on-vakay/ Goodness people, I swear I've never seen a rainy spring extend this far into June. I know we usually complain about drought, as we may still yet, but we farmers reserve the right to complain about weather any time we feel like it. So now I will let you know ... http://www.potomacvegetablefarms.com/news/2009/06/11/whats-with-this-rain/ Farmland Solstice Supper http://www.potomacvegetablefarms.com/news/2009/06/10/farmland-solstice-supper-june-20-2009/ I've been long away from this site, fighting my local government, but things are somewhat calmer now and the farm is hopping. One of the hardest concepts for consumers is the idea of patience. We have now been trained that our every whim can be satisfied within seconds (just ask wikipedia ... http://www.potomacvegetablefarms.com/news/2009/06/02/spring-is-long/ Thank you concerned and dedicated customers for your show of support on Monday. The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has heard from farmers and eaters alike that putting a 4000 student eduplex right next to some of the most successful farms in the county is a BAD IDEA. But, School ... http://www.potomacvegetablefarms.com/news/2009/05/10/political-wheels-turning/ Last night's demonstration/public comment at the Board of Supervisors meeting in Leesburg saw a wonderful turnout. 60+ people spoke in opposition to the contract, taking the meeting beyond 9pm. The video of the meeting can be streamed online or downloaded (large WMV). The audio of the meeting can be ... http://www.potomacvegetablefarms.com/news/2009/05/05/board-of-supervisors-meeting-archive/ Help us save the Loudoun Valley, the agricultural jewel of Northern Virginia Home to Potomac Vegetable Farms, Wheatland Vegetable Farms, Tree and Leaf Farm, Moutoux Orchard, Greenstone Fields Farm, Corcoran Vineyards. Demonstration on Monday May 4th, 2009 6:00pm Loudoun County Government Center: ... http://www.potomacvegetablefarms.com/news/2009/05/02/help-us-save-the-loudoun-valley/ In two days this week, an energetic crew of 5 men from Pennsylvania put up 3000 feet of deer fence. We have been taking down the less than ideal black plastic net fence to prepare for their arrival. They arrived in two trucks, one monster pick up and a semi ... http://www.potomacvegetablefarms.com/news/2009/04/11/new-fence/ We are deep in a long standing battle with our neighbors the deer. Due to many factors mostly surrounding suburbanization the deer population has exploded, especially in Loudoun County. I liken the battle to the nuclear arms race. My first volley came in 1992 when I planted one crop on ... http://www.potomacvegetablefarms.com/news/2009/03/31/one-upmanship-with-the-deer/