This fall we’ve been received a significant amount of rain, with over 12 inches in October alone. That’s more than twice the monthly average for October. This has been having many effects on the productivity at the Howdy Farm. With everything being muddy we haven’t been able to till, pull weeds, or plant anything. The rain also caused significant erosion in parts of the farm. On the bright side, this showed us how we could improve the soil and prevent loss to erosion by mulching. We found that the areas that were mulched more heavily saw less erosion and provided walkways through the mud. Adding mulch is a great way to prevent unnecessary mud build up and keep your feet dry!
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