Hot house iris, lily, narcissus, daffodils, tulips, and orchids find ready customers in the pre-spring doldrums. As outdoor planting time approaches an excess of greenhouse plant starts guarantees an early planting in the gardens and produce beds. A deliberate surplus is available for sale to neighbors and regular customers who like to grow their own. Again this provides an early income at a time when other farmers are buying their plant starts and putting money out instead of bringing it in. Because this farm produces a significant portion of its own animal feed, the profit from organic natural meat production is satisfactory.
Meat is a year-round product although there is a definite decrease during the cold season.
Our hypothetical farm has chosen to raise rabbits for both meat and furs. The Ecological Synergy principles, and Lion of Morningstar Farms contract specify that all animals be raised in humane and natural conditions. During the main growing season, from spring through autumn, each customer receives weekly a box, basket, or shopping bag of the picks of the moment. A flat weekly fee paid evens out the income for the farmer, and the customer gets first fruits or the best of the best. Customers may come pick up their basket, or have it delivered.