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Urban farming spells success

LeeAnne Bulman For Agri-View
Oct 8, 2024
Oct 8, 2024

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The Veg Shack is a self-service store on the edge of Patrick Schaffner's property.

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At the Buffalo City Farmers Market, started by Patrick Schaffner to help sell his produce, he's helped by his dad, Bruce Schaffner.

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Permanent holes in the garden's underlayment provide spaces for cabbage plants. The underlayment allows Patrick Schaffner to plant more produce in a small area.

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A sideline at The Veg Shack is selling decorative rocks that Schaffner collects.

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Tomatoes are a staple at The Veg Shack. Schaffner grows them upward, using an underlayment for weed control.

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Patrick Schaffner harvests his crops twice each week to stock his Veg Shack.

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Patrick Schaffner uses a lean-to for his wash station to clean, bag and label his produce.

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Schaffner makes compost for fertilizing his land.

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Bees are an important part of Schaffner's production, providing pollination for his crops.

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LeeAnne Bulman For Agri-View

BUFFALO CITY, Wis. – Farming doesn’t always mean big fields and big equipment. In Patrick Schaffner’s case, it doesn’t even require any power equipment.

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LeeAnne Bulman writes about agriculture from her farm overlooking the beautiful Danuser Valley on Wisconsin’s west coast. Email genwim2@gmail.com to reach her.