Andrew Woodruff

Thimble Farm: Time for Action Is Now

Andrew Woodruff |

Editor’s Note: The following went out to Whippoorwill Farm members in a newsletter this week.

By ANDREW WOODRUFF

Several weeks ago, I began to plow the fields at Thimble Farm for what most likely will be the last time. As the dust rose up from the turning of the soil, I began to wonder just what this land could mean to our community — not only now, but 30 years from now. Until recently, there had been little rain in months and it has been one of the driest starts to a growing season that I have ever experienced.

 

 

 

Thimble Farm: Time for Action Is Now

Andrew Woodruff

Editor’s Note: The following went out to Whippoorwill Farm members in a newsletter this week.

By ANDREW WOODRUFF

Several weeks ago, I began to plow the fields at Thimble Farm for what most likely will be the last time. As the dust rose up from the turning of the soil, I began to wonder just what this land could mean to our community — not only now, but 30 years from now. Until recently, there had been little rain in months and it has been one of the driest starts to a growing season that I have ever experienced.

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