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Rolls of barbed wire sit in the mottled light of a tree near Independence, Kan.

Market's open

A member of the new farmer's market rings a bell opening the market for business on its first morning Saturday, May 9, 2009, in downtown Independence, Kan.

This morning was the first day of business for a newly-formed farmer's market in downtown Independence, Kan. The new market will be open Saturday mornings from May till October.

Cows and clouds

A heard of cows graze in a pasture as clouds float overhead near Independence, Kan. View On Black

In the garden

Green bell pepper plants grow in a garden near Independence, Kan.

It's been so wet recently that there hasn't been much opportunity to get into the garden to work.

But my Beloved and I are really counting on some fresh produce to help with the food budget this year so I've been getting in and working the ground despite the wet.

Hoeing in mud is not one of my favorite things.

Here's another picture.

Chickens

Chickens look for a treat.

Mitchell Family Farm

Josh Mitchell picks through leafy vegetable plants prior to the first pick up day at the Mitchell Family Farm in May 2008. Mitchell Family Farm is a Community Supported Agriculture operation south of Cherryvale, Kan.

See slideshow here.