We saw this snapping turtle lumbering past the farm store.  It was headed for the pond so we figured that we were gaining a new resident.  Instead of taking the plunge, the itchy footed reptile skirted the pond, and disappeared into the East blueberry field.  It may have been simple wanderlust, but this time of year we suspect it was a female searching for a sandy spot to lay her eggs.

As mentioned in the Farm News above, beekeepers everywhere are facing difficult issues.  Crop pollination by domestic honey bees is critical for the production of many of the foods we eat.  The article linked below highlights the dilemma faced, and decisions made by Pennsylvania's largest commercial beekeeping operation near Pittsburg, and how it will affect the price and availability of many foods.