Deep River Farm

Tomatoes are almost ready

2011-06-24T08:33:00.001-07:00

Just a quick note for those that are interested in purchasing, my heirloom organic tomatoes are close to being vine ripe. Please feel free to call me in the next 6 or 7 days to take a few home. Prices are 5.00 a lb.

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Beautiful morning

2011-05-15T18:11:00.001-07:00

I got up early this mornin' to put a little water on my bean seeds and cucumber seeds. They had been callin' for rain but I haven't seen any.
This morning the clouds were moving fast and low with the wind makin' itself known. The sun would break through every once in a while and cast light that looked almost fake. Like it was a high dollar lamp in some boutique hotel out in LA.
I can't get enough of days like this.
I wanted to stay there till darkness fell but had family duties buzzin' from my iPhone.
I was able to pickup some saw dust with my front end loader and shovel it in around a few tomato plants before I left.
Wish I was still there. Always wish I was still there.
Ben

Ben

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Organic Heirloom Tomatoes

2011-05-11T06:40:00.001-07:00

This year I've scaled back on the number of plants I've put in the fertile ground at Deep River Farm. Being a one family operation has it limits but it also means that every plant will be babied from start to finish. I'm growing German Pinks, Parks, Celebrity, Roma's, and Lemon Boy this year. If you are local restaurant, interested in serving your customers only the finest organic heirloom tomatoes please consider purchasing from my micro farm. Each tomato will be picked because it's vine ripe and not picked for shipping. This will insure your patron's will receive the finest in taste and nutrition.
Please email ben@deepriverfarm.com for pre-orders and or a visit.
Thanks.
Ben

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Happy Mother's Day

2011-05-08T09:57:00.001-07:00

Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's gardening on our farm.
Hope your day is a good one.
Ben

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Drivin' n Cryin' on a tractor

2011-05-05T19:19:00.001-07:00

My old songwritin' friend Kevin Kinney, from the band Drivin' and Cryin', came out to the farm today with another good friend Tom Tillotson. We had a great visit and both of these fella's are from the salt of the earth. I look forward to another time together.
Your fan
Ben

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Gardens are looking good

2011-05-05T19:07:00.001-07:00

Dear Growers,
I want to thank each of you for taking the plunge and growing your own food with us at Deep River Farm. I have never met so many nice folks and I'm honored to have you as a part of our farm this growing season. Please let me know if there's anything I can do to make your stay more enjoyable.
Ben

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Plowed the field

2011-04-14T19:25:00.001-07:00

Plowed tonight in prep for our community garden.
Dirt looks incredible.

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Grow your own Food

2011-03-29T08:16:00.001-07:00

Deep River Farm is committed to the " Grow your own Food " movement. We believe that the dark cloud that hangs over health and insurance issues in this country stems from the food that we eat. Please consider growing your own food this season. It is healthy, fun, and a great way to spend time with your friends and family.
If you in need space to grow your garden we can help you. For as little as 20.00 per month we will rent you a 20x20 ft. Organic garden spot to call your own. This is more than enough space for a family of 4. Well Water, electric, and organic starter compost are included.
We believe in this movement and want to help you and your family eat the best organic food available.
Call Deep River Farm at 770.335.0526 for more info

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Merry Christmas 2010

2010-12-11T06:32:00.001-08:00

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Green Street Farmers Market

2010-07-15T07:17:00.001-07:00

Just a quick heads up to let you know that Ill be selling my picked last night organic produce at Green St. Market in Roswell tonight. It a great little market, held every Thursday from 5pm till 8pm. Call me for directions. 770.335.0526

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Corn is close to being ready

2010-07-13T20:22:00.001-07:00

Folks,
Have a good amount of Organic heirloom Tomatoes that are ready to go. Squash is ready, Peppers are ready, Zuchni is ready, Patty Pan squash

is ready, Some Eggplant are ready, Herbs are ready, Organic heirloom sweet Corn will be ready this week. Okra is close, Green beans close, Potatoes are weeks away, Cantalope weeks away. Please call before you drive out. Thanks
Ben

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Tomatoes, Zuchni, Crook neck Squash, Patty Pan squash, Hot peppers, Herbs

2010-07-01T05:10:00.001-07:00

Please call me 770.335.0526 before you get in the car and come out to the farm. My hours of opperation Vary because of what Is available to harvest.
Thanks
Ben

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Life Ain't for Sissy's

2010-06-03T21:00:00.001-07:00

This morning I took my mom in for her radiation treatment. She goes in with no complaints every morning, gets zapped and then goes on with her daily crossword puzzles and reading of a book that my wife lends her. Today, as I waited for her, I thought about all that she has had to endure and continues to go through. Surgeries, doctor visits, chemo, radiation, being tired, the leaky roof, the leaky basement, drivers side window won't go up or down in her car, mold in the basement, pay the bills, computer problems, death of her mom and dad, death of her brother, death of her husband, death of her aunt, death of her close friend Jan Meadow, the list goes on. I guess its just like anyone elses list on what happens in life. Anytime I ask her about how she's doin' she says "life aim't for sissy's, life ain't for sissy's son".
, Later on this afternoon, I got out to the farm to knock out a few of my chores. As I walked through the garden I found that deer had eaten all of my organic strawberry plants, corn on the eastside of the field had been mowed down, most of my sunflowers had been eaten by geese, Potato beetles were on a few tomato plants, and one tractor was broke down with a bad fuel pump. All meaningless as compared to what my mom has to go through. Just a day in the life for any old farmer, and yet, I would be lieing to you if didn't confess that I cussed, kicked the dirt, threw my hat, looked up into the sky and asked "why"?

I got no answer.

I doubt that answer will ever make it to my ear.

Tonight on the way home in my truck, I thought about my mom.

"life ain't for sissy's,
life ain't for sissy's son".
I really can't think of anything closer to the truth.

Ben

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Old friend lends a hand

2010-06-01T21:39:00.001-07:00

A few of my old friends have been hangin around me these days and it's not because I owe them any money. All of these guys say they want to help me farm but when they get out here, all they do is give long looks at my tractor. Its like the thing is some kind of souped up falcons cheerleader doin' a personal wombat dance or sometin'...I don't know... I know I dont have the heart to hand them a shovel,

so, begrudgingly, I hand over the keys to my beloved workhorse. Above is a pic of my chum David McChesne. He didn't look this happy even when he sold 3 cars last Sunday at the Kia dealership.
Ben

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Green Tomatoes

2010-06-01T21:10:00.001-07:00

Here's a couple of tomato pics I took this afternoon. Some of you have asked about selling these for fried green tomatoes but I have to let this 1st batch go red.
Sunflowers are coming up next to the corn. I'll grab a pic for you tomorrow.
Get some shut eye
Ben

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Much needed rain

2010-05-31T16:48:00.001-07:00

Happy for the rain.
Ben

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Produce is looking good.

2010-05-31T08:53:00.000-07:00

Hey Folks,
Hope your having a thoughtful Memorial Day. We have been very busy out here on the farm. Recently(by hand) I hoed 5, four hundred foot rows of corn and placed a little organic lime around each corn stalk. Rick Holcome and Tim Bryan (thanks fellas) placed a new fence in the field for the cucumbers and the plants are already up and going. Also put straw down around the strawberries in hopes of our second round of fruit. Our heirloom tomatoes are looking good and should be ready to harvest in 2 weeks. I don't think I had a chance to thank my wife and kids for helping plant the herb garden. Thanks. All organic mint, oregano, thyme, basil, parsley, will be hand picked to sell as well. Last week I moved our sprinkler system around the field to give the crops a little extra water. Our water comes from a 300ft well and the tested almost pure. No clorine, No floride. Just great drinking water. I'll post the testing results as soon as I can scan them in . I also have a copy of the water report for you to read on site. I wanted to let you know that we will be open in 2 weeks but please call before you come out to make sure our produce is ready.
Thanks and we look forward to meeting you,
Ben

Produce that will be available this year

2010-05-18T19:21:00.000-07:00

Heres a list of produce that we will offer for 2010. Please email ben@deepriverfarm.com or call 770.335.0526 for harvest times.

Silver Queen corn
Peaches & Cream corn
Heirloom tomatoes, all varieties
Red and yellow peppers
Poblano peppers
Watermelon
Cantaloupe
Green beans
Okra
Eggplant
Sweet potatoes
White potatoes
Snap beans
Cucumbers
Squash: butternut, crookneck
Carrots
Pumpkins
Beets
Sunflowers

thanks Ben

Rick and Tim

2010-05-18T07:29:00.000-07:00

Please take a look at these two fellas. (L to R )Tim Bryan and Rick Holcomb. I want all to know that I could not have done any of this farming without their help. They are my farming mentors and I value the knowledge, expertise, labor, and friendship, that they so selflessly bring to the table. If our produce tastes great its because of them. If its lousy, blame me.
Ben

2 acres are planted !!!

2010-05-18T07:14:00.000-07:00

I know its been a long time since I sat down to write a message. I'm sorry for that, but I've been to busy and tired at night to write. I am proud to say that our farm is taking shape and our crops are starting to work through the earth. Its a great feeling to know that all this work might bring healthy food for our family and friends.
I thank each of you for your cheers and support.
Ben

Farmer Ben

Ben plowing the field on the Massey Ferguson

2010-03-18T16:16:00.000-07:00

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My Wife Jenny's Paintings

2010-03-14T17:06:00.001-07:00

Hey Folks,
Please take a look at my wife Jenny's website. Even if I didn't know her, I would want to buy this stuff. Heres heres a link to see for yourself.
http://www.jenniferfriedmanart.com/Home.html
By the way this is Ben posting not Jenny trying to pound on her chest and promote herself.
Happy Trails,
Ben

Spring seeds are on the way.

2010-03-14T16:54:00.000-07:00

Seeds are being shipped from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. Check them out at this link http://www.southernexposure.com/index.html Looking forward to plowing the field this week. I've been working on fixing the mudholes in our easement to make things easier for you 2 wheel drive folks. Not perfect yet but It'll get there. Please call me for info and reservations to come out for a visit during this growing season.
Happy Trails,
Ben

2009 Fall Update

2009-10-30T05:13:00.000-07:00

DRF is in the process of ordering seeds from organic seed distributors for next season's crop. This fall we will be plowing in and planting our berry patch which will consist of blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and raspberries.

Our asparagus field is also under construction and we look forward to a bountiful harvest within two seasons. You may wonder why we must wait two years to harvest the asparagus. The reason is that asparagus procrastinates (which means it fits in well with most of us); it is a perennial plant and it takes 2 seasons for it to become acclimated to the soil.

We will also be planting garlic cloves of 2 hardneck varieties; one is a "Persian Star" and the other is a "Spanish Roja". We will also plant several silver skin or softneck varieties. We do this in the fall not only to keep away the Halloween vampires, but also because planting garlic in the fall should yield a beautiful and aromatic crop by early summer.

Fortunately, our closest neighbors are the folks at the Buford Trout Hatchery which is a state run Department of Natural Resources trout farm. The trout at this farm are fed only organic feed. When the fish tanks are cleaned, the fish manure is laid out in rows and dried in the sun. Farmer Ben drives his tractor next door, removes the fish compost, and places it in our compost pile where it decomposes along with other organic-only matter. The by-product is among the most mineral-rich organic fertilizers available. This is a modern version of the process that Native Americans used to ferilize their crops which was to bury fish in their fields.

Keep checking the blog for pictures and updates of our progress during this exciting time on the farm!