June 4, 2008
So why don’t we just pick up where we are instead of where we have been. Spring planting is done. It has been a cold and somewhat dry spring and I managed to get myself run over by my own tractor. Hence, it should be no great surprise that we are now a few weeks behind the schedule laid out in the business plan.
I did speak with John Meaney at the Summit Planning and Zoning committee and things look good for the town to not require any approvals as this is an agricultural endeavor.
I should hear within the next few weeks if there is an issue.
We need to build a barn for production facilities. We can’t file our federal permits without permanent production space. I’m going to try to get out this weekend to discuss with Dave and Mary and make sure we have it staked out the way we want.
Dave says that the Apples are all doing well. Gypsy Moth traps have been put out and we sprayed deer guard over Memorial Day weekend. The Swenson Red and Geneva Red are not doing well according to Dave. I cut the entire vineyard back to the ground, everything else looks good.
I will need to spray for tent caterpillars and leaf rollers this weekend. Also will give a shot of sulfur to the road side trees to combat scab.
Will update next week.
Ken
