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Plants & Farm StoriesFeb 4, 2025
How Our Farmers Rest in Winter
Winter is a slow season on our farms, a time when perennial plants lie dormant and the annual ones have yet to start their life cycle. We take our cues from nature this time of year, and so do our farmers. How do they rest and recuperate after a long, hard season of growing high-quality herbs for you on our farms? Read on to learn how they spend their time during the slow season and what lessons you can apply to your own life.
Adapt with the Season
With the farm at rest this time of year, we give our farmers the option to work in other departments. About half of them transfer into other areas of the company for the winter, and depending on their experience and expertise, they may support departments like customer service, milling, maintenance, sanitation or shipping. Once we’re ready to open the farm back up, they’ll shift back into their regular farming positions.
Growth Requires Rest
From April through October, it’s all hands on deck, with long hours for our crew. As you can imagine, taking extended breaks from work during that time can be a challenge. Many of our farmers plan to take the bulk of their earned time off during December and January to spend time with loved ones and rest after a productive growing season. Even nature knows that rest is important for growth.
Focus on What’s to Come
Our farm managers use the slower times to plan for the upcoming season. Without a full team to manage and oversee, they focus on personal growth, regular maintenance, and long-term planning during this time. When spring comes, they are refreshed and ready for the growing season to begin again.
Plan for ‘Rainy Days’
Have a list of tasks that you need or want to do but never seem to have the time? Our farmers do, too. They make their way through a “to-be-read” pile that’s neglected in the warmer months, spend extra time cooking nourishing foods, and prioritizing healthy sleep.
Lean Into the Light
This far north, daylight is sparse this time of year, but road trips to sunnier and warmer locales help. When you’re a nature lover who spends much of your workday outside, the dark and gray times of year can be a challenge. Find the light where you can, embrace things that make you feel cozy, and know that spring will arrive soon enough, so enjoy the down time!