How an Incubator Farm Launched Heeks Farm
This past Tuesday I had the opportunity to attend a Durham Farm Campus Retreat. It was a welcome escape from the heat. The farm stand was still open. I’ve been trying to have everything set up for self-serve while I am busy working in other parts of the farm or if I have to run an errand.
The future Durham Farm Campus is located at the corner of Orange Factory Road and N. Roxboro St. (or US Hwy 501). The plan one day is for it to be an incubator farm. A place where new and beginning farmers can gain access to land and start or grow their farm businesses. There’s also plans for a commercial kitchen space with dry and cold storage. And lots of recreational and educational opportunities. There’s a lot of plans. And right now not a lot of money.
Still Picking, Still Planting: Music & Memories
I posted a video on facebook this week that featured a snippet of the song “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers, a song seared into my brain by my dad. I can still picture him dancing to his favorite country tunes, especially “Elvira” by The Oak Ridge Boys. My dad gave me a lot of things. Love of music, carpentry skills, a work ethic, anger issues, confidence. I don’t think I was a very nice son when I was young, but that didn’t matter. My dad would still bend over backwards to help me with whatever. And the cycle goes on. I have a son who loves music, has an incredible work ethic and sometimes isn’t very nice to me. I love him no matter and would do anything for him. Father’s Day is June 15th.