Tractor-bean

Ever on the watch for opportunities to putter and implement sodden dollops of sustainability, SWOSU Farm has resurrected an old tractor...a cast iron-clad example of re-use. The tractor project is a few weeks old and results are encouraging. The fuel system utilizes propane, a somewhat sullen nod to Big-Oil, yet sometimes history just begs to be nurtured back into existence, bio-fueled or not.

Post-Seasonal- Flow

The vertical ascention continues out at SWOSU Farm...with the participants stopping to stretch every so often.

Transition

SWOSU Farm is harvesting a moderate array of organic consumables and the short-term goal of infiltrating the campus cafeteria via the salad-bar has become a reality.

Passive Organics

Rumors have been circulating of perhaps the existence of some minor social un-rest amongst the cow peas, okra, and tomatoes...I have noticed nothing during casual observance; however that does not negate the fact that a covert uprizing could be in the works. I decided to tighten security and illuminate the perimeter fencing. It is no wonder we have such trouble with bugs. It's like a neon landing-strip out there.

Shared Technology

We have been witness to the abundant attributes shredded cardboard has demonstrated out at SWOSU Farm, and are excited with the opportunity to promote the application of the material in yet another community-based small scale agricultural system. The acorn squash and cucumbers however; seem to disagree with the process, and are rumored to be circulating a NIMBY petition within the ranks of the neighboring raised-beds, as well as other non-sustainable propaganda.

Aquired Data

The use of shredded cardboard, and compost out at SWOSU Farm, seems to have optimized the growth potential of the soil. We are pleased with the current direction the plants have taken, which upon close inspection, appear to maintain a primarily vertical trajectory.

Fore and Aft

Thought maybe it was a good time to measure progress at the 90 day mark. The pics say it all.