Farming

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