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View fullsize We finished the destoner and it’s ready to move some beans! Check out this before and after. Now to get the gravity table finished up. #michiganbeans #ediblebeans #drybeans #heirloombeans #heirloomdrybeans #eatmorebeans
View fullsize The gravity table we’re restoring was built in 1946 by Forsberg of Theif River Falls, Minnesota. Needless to say, most of the bearings on it aren’t available anymore. eBay has made it easier to track down “new” 60 year old bea
View fullsize It’s been a busy winter in the shop. We are working to bring some 1950’s bean cleaning equipment back to life! We collected two small fanning mills, a destoner, and a gravity table over the last 6 months. While very old, this equipment
View fullsize 🌾 Today we tried something a little different. We planted some hard red wheat and spelt for one of our customers. Traditionally we grow soft white wheat on our farm, but we are excited to see how it turns out! 🌾 🌾 #heirloomwheat #spelt #smallgrai
View fullsize We just finished harvesting this year’s crop, but we are already deep into planning for next year. Some seed arrived for two new beans that were are going to plant in the spring. Any guesses what they are? #michiganbeans #heirloombeans #drybean
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View fullsize This might be a record. Harvested two hours ago and already in the bean pot. We’ve missed them and couldn’t wait to try this year’s Buckskins. #michiganbeans #heirloombeans #heirloomdrybeans #ediblebeans #drybeans
View fullsize Bean harvest starts today! This first step of harvest is called “pulling” the beans. We use a machine that undercuts them just under the soil surface and piles them into a windrow. This afternoon once the beans dry out, we will come t
View fullsize Fall isn’t here just yet, but we’re starting to see some color in the beans. Our earlier varieties are yellowing and those beans are taking on their familiar markings. In just a few short weeks we’ll be harvesting these buckskin
View fullsize Beans, always! Packing a healthy lunch every day for our kids at daycare can get challenging. I focus on hitting four categories. One protein, one starch, one vegetable, and beans, always. Our girls love them too! #michiganbeans #eatmorebeans #ed
View fullsize The yellow eyes have a lot of flowers and even a few small pods showing! This year’s calypsos are coming along nicely too. #michiganbeans #heirloombeans #drybeans #ediblebeans #eatmorebeans
View fullsize The beans have been loving this warm weather! #eatmorebeans #michiganbeans #heirloombeans #ediblebeans #drybeans
View fullsize My rows aren’t very straight, but these Rockwell beans are looking good! #michiganbeans #eatmorebeans #heirloombeans #drybeans #ediblebeans
View fullsize Planting season came early and went quickly this year. As usual in the hustle and bustle we forgot to take pictures. These yellow eye beans were planted May 31st and this picture was taken June 3rd. They’re well on their way to a pot of beans t
View fullsize I’m so excited! The coolest calendar came in the mail today from @alegumeaday and it’s just my style! It includes links to some great looking recipes to go along with the pictures that are making me hungry just looking at them. Give Chels
View fullsize These just aren’t just beans. These are the beans that will be planted as seed next June to grow our Kenearly Yellow Eye bean crop. Seed for heirloom beans can be very hard to come by. Often times, we start with a pound or two of seed and keep
View fullsize Compost kids #compost #gardening
View fullsize Fresh delivery and a great dinner @farmclubtc #beansandbroth #michiganbeans #eatmorebeans #ediblebeans #heirloombeans