Crescent Ridge ramps up for spring produce
Some cold hearty plants like lettuce and kale are ready to go into the ground at Crescent Ridge Garden. Owner-farmer, Michael Davidson, not only oversees his operation, but is also a big part of the Alberton Farmers Market starting May 16. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
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Michael Davidson, owner-farmer, of Crescent Ridge Farm in Alberton is about to start plowing and planting his organic produce and flowers. Three of his greenhouses have had plants that started several weeks ago as he has over 40 varieties pf produce for the 2024 season. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
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From being a fisheries biologist to a commercial farmer, Michael Davidson has enjoyed the journey immensely.
He cut his teeth helping a buddy in St. Ignatius with his garden, and eight years ago he purchased 23 acres in Alberton. Crescent Ridge Farm has been a thriving business and Davidsson has become the unofficial president of the farmers market on Thursday afternoons.
The farm is operated as a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) where the recipients of the yet-to-come-vegetables pre-pay Davidson earlier in the year which he uses for capital for seed, fencing, diesel and employees, so the sting of operational costs are not as severe.
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