What an great weekend!
We hosted the annual BBQ for a wonderful group of members of the CRFGA. This organization has given us more knowledge during our monthly meetings than we could have accumulated in the time we've belonged. It is great for large scale growers as well as the person who has one fruit tree in their yard. You must check out their website located on the right side of my blog.
Our good friend Kaliko, her son Cameron and his friend Luke (both Juniors in high school) drove all the way up from Malibu Saturday morning to help us with the preparations. While we were getting everything ready, the boys took care of the chickens and pigs, gathered eggs and put them in cartons.
It has been really hot this past couple of weeks (over 100 degrees) so I was a little concerned. We planned the meeting at 5:00 (first time for a dinner meeting) hoping to capitalize on the afternoon "breeze" that we enjoy. We again were blessed as a cooling trend began on Thursday and the breeze turned into a nice strong wind. We weren't sure of the expected attendees, as we are far away from the southern SLO County members, but were extremely excited to see around 80 people.
Everyone brought a salad or dessert - amazing array of food. Our son James came up and helped Marvin BBQ chicken which was great and the farm also supplied sodas and water.
Our meeting was complete including the viewing of an American flag that flew over a US base is Iraq. It was sent to the chapter in thanks. The CRFGA had sent over olive trees to be planted in their soil to help the healing of their country. What an emotional tribute.
I gave a talk about Wayne's vision when purchasing HZ Harvest Farm and what we are trying to accomplish together.
The attendees were invited to wander amongst the olive orchard, fruit orchard, vegetable fields and barnyard. I think everyone had a great time and many said that they would be returning with family. This is what we really enjoy - sharing the vision.
Marvin and I answered many questions and accumulated more knowledge. It was really a great evening.
All guests left by about 7:30 after helping us clean up. The boys put the animals to bed for us before leaving for their return to Malibu. We owe a great big THANK YOU for their help. It was a really long day for them and we are extremely grateful.
On Sunday we went to Templeton where we purchased the newest member of our flock. His name is Jethro and he is a very handsome Boer goat ram.
I have new pictures of the progress on the barn and will be sharing them with you on our next posting so stay tuned!
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