Reflection #2

 As we continue our time on the ranch I have realized how helpful we have been to Trask. I hope next year another group can come and experience what it’s like to work on a farm. Especially some of the problem skills necessary for dealing with adversity. While nothing disastrous has occurred we have certainly faced difficulties. However, being able to explore the three hundred acre property has been worth it entirely.

 This week we spent the majority of our time clearing brush to make a pathway to the highest point on the property. Then after we got to the top we began clearing a large radius. One of the purposes of this is to set up a camping spot for the future. However, more importantly a base spot for the sap production. Most of the maple trees are down the hill and interestingly enough the whole property used to be fields where sheep were. 

We are on track to complete our goals. While we may have been over ambitious originally. We have helped a great deal in setting up the eventual maple production. It has been nice to have large tasks that we can work on everyday. Rather than smaller tasks, it has given us a sense of independence and has allowed us to be more creative.