b'Lunar Rhythms(continued from page 3)Forenvironmentalandspiritualreasons,Jessica Calvin, Pegg or Luna. Jess will train Selena this year. opts for a hybrid method of using draft horses and trac- Noddy might be seen harrowing. tors for crop production. If youre passing by, you mayThere are various pickup hubs for the harvest. The Port seeFarmerJessinthefielddrivingateamofhorsesPerry location is across from Old Flame Brewery. Some customerspickuptheirfarmshareatLunarRhythm Gardens. Jess offers spring, summer and winter baskets, and anticipates having 250 CSA customers this summer. Theres a Farm Stand, being renovated for the 2022 season. Fruit, vegetables, flowers, meats, specialty mush-rooms, teas, honey, maple syrup and fresh herbs are all available.Weather permitting, people can book sleigh rides or wagon rides.AnewattractionatLunarRhythmGardensisJessalyns very own pet project, Jessalynnspetproject,FarmStarPettingZoo.PeopleFarmStar Petting Zooposterwill be welcome to visit during hours of operation to be established. Visitors will get to meet Nigerian dwarf goatIn the past, she also worked at bush logging, a recy- are stewards of the land and its bounty should be shared. Holly Blue, daughter of Jewel! cling plant, as a landscaper, and even an election pollWe just take care of it. Food carries intention, from the Farmer Jess says her daughter is more interested inclerk. She earned her chain saw license. She helped hergrower.animals than vegetables. It warmed her heart to see herneighbour bring a foal into the world. That foal grew upShe called for loving and respecting the environment dad and daughter pouring over a book together, trying toto be a champion racehorse. Sir Dudley Digges went on toand investing in soil health to grow nutritious food.pick out a future sire for Jessalynns calf Hailey. win the Queens Plate. In keeping with this philosophy, Farmer Jess has been In 2008, Farmer Jess was lucky to receive a $15,000Im not afraid to tackle anything, Jess said, I love tostudying biodynamics, defined as a holistic, ecological and CanadianAgricultureSkilledServicesDevelopmenttry and learn new things. I like new experiences. ethical approach to farming, gardening, food and nutrition.grant. She put it to good use to further her education. SheFarming is her true passion. Her motto is: Putting theShe truly believes, You are what you eat.A trip down memory lane for Farmer Jess with daughtertook farrier and blacksmith courses, earned a Nova Scotiaculture back in agriculture.Jessalyn on Charmy. organic program certificate, studied field crops and com- Most people are so disconnected from farming. WeBy Lynn Campbell, Focus on Scugogposting, and attended conferences. Jess learned the specialized skill of trimming horses hooves, which avoids the cost of hiring a farrier. She takes on a variety of duties, and every day is different. Planning TODAY the CSA baskets, and wholesaling to caterers are ongoing responsibilities.ONLY Jess gets up at 3 a.m. daily, puts the kettle on for a cup of tea, and reads one chapter of her current educational book. EUROPEVenice Its the only quiet time of the day that I have before people start asking me questions, she said. Jess dives S A L E London intoherofficepaperworkanddoessocialmediaand marketing before the sun is up. At 7 a.m., its time for the field walk to check the crops and tackle other chores. Faro A former body builder and marathon runner, Jess does Athens not find the physical activity connected with farming to be difficult. Paris B RENDAZagreb CARE SERVIVESAmsterdamBarcelona Moving Out of Your Home Is Not Your Only Option!Brenda MontgomeryPrivate Home Care ServicesBonded, Insured, Fully VaccinatedTM Sale ends Friday April 1st Contact me today TICO #4577532 BOOK ON OUR WEBSITE 905-243-1199158 Casimir Street, Port Perry www.marlintravel.ca/1234 Blackstock and surrounding area virginia.frew@marlintravel.ca or call 905-985-2268 brendacareserivce.comTM4FOCUS - APRIL 2022'