How to Organize Sprays with Duct Tape Are you looking for a way to organize your sprays? Last summer, we took a tip from a big crop farmer who had all his sprays in colored-coordinated bottles. Instead of buying all new bottles, we purchased a number of rolls of colored duct tape. We used them … Read more
One of the fun things about having many guests visit our farm is the chance to meet the gifted people in this community. Patti L. is one of these people. She has an eye for beauty, and the ability to capture it on camera. Patti introduced herself to me a few years ago by asking … Read more
It’s date night on the farm, and tonight, for our hot date, Dan and I headed out to use our new toys, a soil probe and a Soil Compaction Tester, purchased with grant dollars from the good state of Minnesota. What fun! Field 1: Winter Rye Cover Crop: Sheep Grazed 5 days Field 3: Three week old … Read more
My husband Dan loves cows. Has loved them since he was a boy visiting his grandpa’s dairy farm in Northwest Iowa. He went to college to be a dairy farmer, but soon realized we couldn’t afford to start our own dairy. So, he started a strawberry farm. About 2013, he figured out that he could … Read more
Sustainable Agriculture Grant: 2019-2021 Our crop advisor talks about soil as a grand symphony. He says that if all the parts are in balance, it will be like a symphony, and beautiful music will result. Our desire is to create a soil symphony that grows stupendous strawberries. Last fall, we applied for and received, from … Read more
You’ve heard that growing up on a farm develops character. One of the interesting parts about inviting lots of people to our farm is that our visitors tell me stories about their farm memories. I love these stories, and the way they reveal the character of our visitors. As part of an article for the … Read more
Dear Strawberry Friends, As you thrill to the budding of the trees, and the greening of the grass, are you thinking ahead to summer, and ways you can use the time to strengthen your family bonds? One of the best ways to build family bonds is to have shared experiences and traditions. Many of you … Read more
Unique, healthy, flavorful… Sarah’s Jams are just the right size to fit in a little gift bag for everyone on your list…teachers, co-workers, friends, extended family members… all those people you love and with whom you wish to share joy! Email sarah@brouwerberries.com to place your order. $6.00 a jar while supplies last. You get one … Read more
Unique, healthy, flavorful… Sarah’s Jams are just the right size to fit in a little gift bag for everyone on your list…teachers, co-workers, friends, extended family members… all those people you love and with whom you wish to share joy!
Dear friends,We think we are just a week or so away from opening! We were startled this weekend to be able to pick a few quarts of ripe berries, and with the rain and sunshine in the weather forecast, sections of the field could ripen quickly. Keep an eye on our website or Facebook for updates. Predicting our … Read more