FPFM: Meet the Farmer tomorrow

Tomorrow's "Meet the Farmer" interview at the Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market will be with Nigel Walker of Eatwell Farm. 

I've talked about Eatwell a lot on this site, and I really respect the way that Nigel runs his farm.  Unfortunately, I can't be at the interview tomorrow and I wish I could because there are so many things happening at Eatwell right now.

The farm is going through a tough season.  First there was the medfly quarantine that shortened their tomato crop, then about a week after that someone stole some of their chickens.  This week my heart broke when I saw that Sadie, their working dog, was killed by a car and then someone killed some of their chickens (possibly related events, as Sadie may have gone to warn Nigel about the chicken thieves).  Sadie was a lovely dog -- I had a chance to meet her when she was quite young a couple years ago.  My heart really goes out to Nigel and the boys at this time. 

If I were going to the farm interview tomorrow, I'd also also be curious to hear about Nigel's new foray into growing wormwood which is a rumored collaboration with St. George Spirits.

If you miss the live interview tomorrow, the recording will be posted on the CUESA website sometime next week.

Comments

[Stephanie]

Oh, god. (I know you warned me not to read this but I can't miss any of your posts.)

I'm devastated to hear about this. That poor family. I can't understand why anyone would do that to defenseless animals.

Thank you for writing about this.