Winter Farming: Challenges and Rewards

The video discusses the evolution of a farm from flower cultivation to produce farming, highlighting the challenges and techniques involved in year-round farming. It emphasizes the unique taste of Tillamook produce, particularly carrots, and the difficulties faced during winter farming. The economic aspects of winter farming are also explored, suggesting it as an additional rather than a primary income source.

What major event led to the decline of the flower industry, prompting the farm to switch to produce?

• The Great Recession

• The 911 attacks

• The Dot-com Bubble

• The 2008 Financial Crisis

Which crop did the farm find success with by planting earlier in the spring in a greenhouse?

• Carrots

• Broccoli

• Artichokes

• Brussels sprouts

What unique factor contributes to the distinct taste of produce from Tillamook?

• The altitude of the farm

• The use of organic fertilizers

• The salt air and proximity to the ocean

• The type of soil

What are the two main weather challenges faced during winter farming?

• Hailstorms and tornadoes

• Heavy rainfall and drought

• Heatwaves and frost

• Arctic fronts and windstorms

Why is winter farming considered an extra rather than a necessity?

• There are very few markets in winter

• It is too costly to maintain

• The produce quality is lower

• It requires too much labor