We covered up the field this evening in anticipation of frost early next morning.  I cut out all the steel for the row cover reel today and will do all the machining work tomorrow, maybe start welding.  I'd like to get it finished soon so I can put it to use. 

Yesterday we had a brief rain and I managed to pump the pond up about 3/4 inch.  I modified the discharge piping to make it easier to hook and unhook the pump as I can't leave it in place for fear of theft.  Every time I make a change to equipment to simplify something or speed up a process I am usually out at least $50 in parts. 

I picked up the first batch of used fryer oil from the country club chef today.  It tested excellent; I will be able to achieve nearly 100% conversion to biodiesel with it.  I told him I'd bring him some of the early ripening strawberries next week as there won't be enough ripe to open to the public until early April. 

Hillside Orchard Farms made the first truck delivery of ciders which we will sell as frozen slushies at the farm stand.  Unloaded a pallet full with the forklift.