A Road Trip to Southeast Missouri: Farm Tour and Eclipse Experience

🌽The farm in Southeast Missouri practices sustainable farming techniques and grows a wide variety of crops.

🌕During the eclipse, the farm was in the path of totality, creating a unique and awe-inspiring experience.

🌱The farm utilizes high tunnels and greenhouse spaces to extend the growing season and increase crop yields.

🌽The farm grows a diverse range of vegetables, including snap peas, kale, lettuce, and Swiss chard.

🍓A pilot program for strawberry harvesting is being conducted on the farm, with plans to expand in the future.

What type of farming techniques does the farm in Southeast Missouri practice?

—The farm practices sustainable farming techniques, including the use of high tunnels and greenhouse spaces.

What crops are grown on the farm?

—The farm grows a wide range of crops, including snap peas, kale, lettuce, Swiss chard, and strawberries.

How was the eclipse experience at the farm?

—The farm was in the path of totality, creating a unique and awe-inspiring eclipse experience for visitors.

Is the farm involved in any pilot programs?

—Yes, the farm is conducting a pilot program for strawberry harvesting, with plans to expand in the future.

What are the benefits of using high tunnels and greenhouse spaces?

—High tunnels and greenhouse spaces allow the farm to extend the growing season, increase crop yields, and have greater control over the environment.

00:00Join us on a road trip to Southeast Missouri where we visit a friend's farm.

00:08The farm is located in the path of totality, making it a prime spot to experience the eclipse.

00:18The farm practices sustainable farming techniques, utilizing high tunnels and greenhouse spaces.

00:34The farm grows a diverse range of vegetables, including snap peas, kale, lettuce, and Swiss chard.

04:38A pilot program for strawberry harvesting is being conducted on the farm, with plans to expand in the future.

08:26The farm tour showcases the different areas and crops grown on the farm.

09:56The farm also experiments with growing grains such as wheat and oats.

12:07Wind protection is provided by hedgerows, which contribute to the overall success of the farm.