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Cyanotype
13 min read
The author mentions immersing herself in cyanotype art, describing it as a 'centuries-old photographic process that harnesses the power of the sun.' Most readers would benefit from learning about the chemistry, history (invented by Sir John Herschel in 1842), and artistic applications of this blueprint process.
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Community-supported agriculture
14 min read
The article centers on running a CSA farm program, but many readers may not understand the economic model, history (originating in Japan and Switzerland in the 1960s), or how CSAs differ from other farm-to-consumer arrangements.
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Frost
1 min read
The article opens with the significance of the first frost ending the growing season. Understanding the science of frost formation, the difference between air frost and ground frost, and how farmers protect crops provides valuable agricultural context.
Early Tuesday morning we had our first real frost of the year, and around here, the first frost is always a momentous occasion. It’s a bittersweet marker of the end of the growing season, as we wrap up all the long, tiring days filled with abundance and embrace a slower, quieter, more restorative winter season.
In a normal year, I’d still be on the hook to provide CSA boxes full of fall veggies for another several weeks, which would have meant another month of constantly stressing over weather forecasts and fighting the wind to keep frost cover from blowing away so we could protect our crops from freezing.
But because we didn’t have a fall CSA this year, right now my farm team (and my toddlers lol, see below) are focused on cleaning up the farm and putting all the beds, well, “to bed” for the season.
I’ve also been using this quieter season to dream & scheme up some exciting things for 2026… here’s a peek at what’s coming!
CSA Program
For all of my local friends, I’m happy to report that in 2026 the Farmbelly CSA will be back in full force! There will be a Spring (8 weeks), Summer (10 weeks), and Fall (10 weeks) session of the CSA – so you can sign up for all 3 seasons or just pick the one(s) that make the most sense for your home. As a CSA member, you get a big box of 6-8 different fresh produce items from our farm every week, along with helpful info about how to store + cook each vegetable/herb. A few important bits of info as we look ahead to next year:
CSA pickups in 2026 will be on-farm only, on the usual day/time of Tuesdays from 2pm-7pm (pickups on Wednesdays can be arranged).
Sign-ups for the Spring CSA will open via email at the end of January 2026... I’ve already emailed folks who have been part of our CSA before, but if you’d like to be added to my CSA email list and be the first to know about CSA spots when they open next year, please send an email to michelle@farmbelly.com.
Farm to Table Classes
A heads up that I’ll be announcing my 2026 workshop calendar on Monday, November 24th! Stay tuned for an email from me with all the dates, details, and
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