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January 11, 2006
23 days huh, I haven't noticed...........
No denying it, it's winter time in Western Washington, 23 consecutive rainy days going on 24 today. But it's not the abundance of rain that gets me, it's the lack of sun. As a farmer I have become extremely in tune with the seasonal changes, and as it changes it affects my energy level as much as it affects the produce I grow. In the sunny summer time when the plants seem to grow right before your eye's and there is not a patch of ground on the farm not seeded or waiting to be seeded, the sun seems to fuel me just as much as the tender green's and veggie's. Going all day, all week, all month, trying to keep up, and the days still just seem too short. Fall sets in and inevitably leads to winter, where despite our efforts and success in growing veggie's this time of year, there is a whole different feel to the farm. Hours are cut dramatically, but at the end of the day I acctually feel exhausted. The winter time definitly offers a time for rest and relaxation, which I feel like without, I may just go crazy. I know it's more than just the sun's powerful ray's, it's the energy of the entire farm and everything it produces. I can always look forward to the busy spring and summer months, despite the hectic days and ridiculously long work weeks, it's me at my happiest.
-Brett Blair, Manager WGOF
Posted by Brett at January 11, 2006 09:39 AM
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