Farming

Every so often, we gather up old metal from around the farm—broken equipment, worn-out fencing, bits and pieces that have served their time—and haul it to the local recycling center. In the video below, you’ll see a quick look at that process: loading, delivering, and watching it all get weighed and sorted for a new life. For us, it’s more than just clearing space in the barn. It’s about stewardship—taking care of what we’ve been given and finding ways to make sure nothing goes to waste. Every load of scrap we recycle keeps good materials in

We've been slow to post videos, and part of the reason is that farming is hard work. We spent hours preparing the beds, invested a lot of money to fix them up, and then had to plant the carrots, which took considerable time and effort to cover properly. Unfortunately, just a day later, we received over four inches of heavy rain. While the carrot seeds survived, our careful planting strategy—spacing them evenly in specific areas—was compromised as the heavy rain washed the seeds together. Finding the right variety of carrots to grow in my area has

This was our first year using a mulch layer, and let me tell you, it was frustrating! We were excited to try out the biodegradable mulch, but the machine was a nightmare. It took forever to figure out, and we were constantly adjusting it. Driving the tractor straight was a challenge, and keeping the mulch from ripping or jumping off the wheel felt impossible. It required a minimum of three people just to get it somewhat operational! By the end of the season, we finally managed to run it without too much ripping or tearing,

Sometimes the best garden plans don’t unfold exactly as expected — and that’s okay! In this video, Michelle talks about how some of her ideas for the garden shifted as the season progressed. Flexibility is part of the gardening journey, and small adjustments often lead to big successes. After reworking the plan, we used the water wheel planter to get cabbage into the ground. This tool makes the process quick and efficient, ensuring even spacing and watering at the same time. It’s always rewarding to see neat rows of young plants settled in, ready to grow.

Weaning Moonlight was not an easy task, especially since the mother cow needed time to prepare for her next calf. The fences were not finished, and farm work was in full swing. We had been dealing with days of continuous rain, and with produce coming in, farmers' markets were taking time away from our farm. There was more work than the two of us could manage, and the family was helping in every way possible; however, the task list was long! We had planned to complete the fencing at the other farm earlier in the spring,

In this video, join Henry as he lays out and installs the irrigation lines for the Full Circle Farms gardens. You’ll see him expertly map, dig, and connect piping, bringing water flow to different garden beds. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the hands-on work that makes sustainable farming possible.

At Full Circle Farms, we believe in blending tradition with creativity—and our recent potato planting day was the perfect example. Recently, Michelle and Henry tackled one of their favorite farm tasks: planting rows of potatoes. But instead of doing it by hand, they decided to repurpose a tobacco setter. Check out the video below for more!

Welcome to this week’s Farm Journal, inspired by our recent video on harvesting Jerusalem artichokes—also known as sunchokes—right here at Full Circle Farms. In the video, Michelle guides you through the satisfying process of digging into the earth to gently uncover these knobby, flavorful tubers, demonstrating how to handle them with care so they stay intact. As autumn settles in, we watch the tall stalks dry back, signaling it’s harvest time—a practice true to both tradition and sustainability. Jerusalem artichokes are more than just a fall crop; they’re a connection to our land. These