The Hawkins Family
Farm operates a CSA in addition to some other alternative
farming programs. Community Supported Agriculture is where
members of the community purchase a share of the harvest from
the farm.
Girlgeek and I joined the CSA program earlier this year and
through my weekly trips from Fort Wayne, I've learned an
appreciation for the soil as I've sat in this field picking a
supply of food for the following week's meals.
In the field, you are likely to see a few big white birds called
Guinea Fowl. They eat a lot of the insects that eat the vegetables.
Since the Hawkins' resist using chemical pesticides on the field,
the birds contribute a very needed task. There used to be a few
more of them. You might also see some cages chickens in the
adjacent field. These pens have open bottoms for the chickens to
eat the bugs on the ground. They are moved several times a
week.
I hope you enjoy your visit. The cache is fully stocked with
swag. Take things so that there is more space when you leave. I'll
restock it. Please only take one of our special item for your
family. They are in short supply. Ther eis also a camera to take a
photo of yourself during your visit. If you do continue down to
visit the steers, cats, hogs and whatever else is in the barnyard
that day, take a picture down there.