#farm punks

[sacasone]

any farm punk fans out there?!?

no..

ok then

[farmer-v]

Despite the frigid mornings & frozen fingers, I find myself missing this recent farm season unlike any before. The friendships I built, the language I learned, and the growth I underwent have left me astonished by the beauty of this world.

I miss harvesting turnips, bunching herbs, hoeing lettuce in the high tunnels and singing songs en español. I miss the sweet smiles of my hardworking compañeras when they greeted me at the beginning of another work day. I miss Monday night mead after work, and building the bus on our days off. I miss all our friends, and our endless inside jokes, and our long talks about life, in the mist of Oregon fog.

I miss it all so much it hurts, but we will return soon. We are on to new adventures (but change takes so much time & discomfort). Oregon was comfortable, cozy, and homey. We always push ourselves into new situations just as we finally settle into a place. We hit the road right after we found real community… and I’ll be honest: sometimes I question why.

[ratfarm]

This puppy is so chill we took her for a ride on the four wheeler and she fell asleep.

April 22, 2017.

[bobbingoblin]

These kittens recently decided to move into our barn.  Their names are Acapaco Washa (Paco for short) and Norfus - my toddler helped me name them.

Paco is quite friendly and cuddly now, but Norfus still runs from us, although she does seem to be warming up a little bit.

[farmer-v]

The current state of the bus! Electrical, ceiling, kitchen, toilet, and then (finally) the finishing touches of curtains, cushions & shelves. We are putting in as many hours as possible, despite our wild summer schedules & long days of farming. Soon enough, Magpie will be finished and we will be on the road to a simpler life!

[farmer-v]

Harvesting cherry tomatoes well into October is a huge benefit of high tunnels & farming in Oregon’s Willamette valley!

[farmer-v]

Old timer tractors overgrown by flowers are my kind of hangout spot... I’m sure this ole’ Mccormick would fire up in no time with just a little love ‘n grease! These Farmalls seem like they were built to last forever! Sure makes you wonder if the plastic crap built these days will even last a decade... much less a century.

[farmer-v]

Solar panels are officially on the roof of Magpie the bus!!! Next up: Gas struts, wiring, and complicated electrical shenanigans Stay tuned y’all, and send us any of your questions by clicking the “Inquire” button above!