Organic farmer new to the forums

[SimplySustainable1]

Live in NC and make my living as an organic grower. My farm specializes in growing heirloom varieties. We operate a CSA and are founding farmers at our local farmer's market. Farm used to be open to the public, but not this year. My husband has renal cancer and that takes up a lot of our time (dr. appts, etc) so I am pretty much in charge of the Farm these days. Am always interested in talking to growers and swapping stories and tips.

[EditorBob]

Welcome and great to have you here! I hope you'll return often.

All the best to your husband and your family in your battle with cancer.

[Mike Donovan]

yes, welcome to the site...we are glad to have you join our community

as Bob said, I wish you and your family the best of luck with battling your husbands cancer

[SimplySustainable1]

Thank you for the kind welcome.

[LeslieH]

Welcome SS1.
I don't expect you to post much - running a farm with a health crisis in the house is more than enough. But it will be nice when you do.
My mother just died after 6 months of critical health issues, previous to that was 2+ years of increasing health issues - renal artery stenosis and chronic renal failure being the primary source. I was her care taker, and, along with being disabled with chronic vertigo, I did only Total Crisis Management.
I still am since it's only been a month since her death, and I am now caring for my father - dementia issues - but am thankfully able to spend some time reading the forum again.

[SimplySustainable1]

Thanks to everyone for the greetings. Since I originally posted my intro, my husband passed away, hence my absence from the forum. He died on March 24th and I am still reeling from the blow of it all. Also, our farm land is owned by my late husband's family and is in a trust and the trust has deemed that it needs a greater income than what we have been able to provide (sweet caring family, no?) so I have basically been evicted from my home and my sole source of income. I am not happy about it but I have no choice. Luckily, I have a family with land, too and I am moving 40 miles west to be there. I am starting at ground zero with a new organic venture, so it should be interesting.
I have a blog started so that people can learn from my experience, as I build the new beds, etc. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

[Mike Donovan]

my condolences to you both and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families

[SimplySustainable1]

Thanks you for your kindness.

[LeslieH]

Originally Posted by SimplySustainable1

He died on March 24th and I am still reeling from the blow of it all. Also, our farm land is owned by my late husband's family and is in a trust and the trust has deemed that it needs a greater income than what we have been able to provide (sweet caring family, no?) so I have basically been evicted from my home and my sole source of income. I have a blog started so that people can learn from my experience, as I build the new beds, etc. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

In other words - the land can be sold for development for a solid chunk of change. Sweet.

But, I think you'll find being free and clear of the weight of the trust will be best - particularly while you mourn. You don't need them too.

Write when you can and good luck.
Big hug...
L

[Murray in ME]

I'm sorry for your loss. I hope things go well for you starting your new venture.