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We are very busy at the farm and this letter is packed with good information. THANK YOU for taking the time to read!
Two thirds of the baby goats have been born. We just started calving and on February 26th we had our first baby lamb! It's also intern recruiting time and I've been in KY and NC for college career fairs. March 1st Brenda and I go to TN Tech in Cookeville, then the next week Cathy & I go to William Woods in Missouri. Whew! It is an intense whirlwind, but it will be worth it when we have good interns in place.
New farmers markets are opening up this year in Nashville and we are still awaiting details from market managers. You may not know that just because you apply, it does not mean you will be accepted to sell at that venue. We have pending applications at two new markets and are waiting for info on a third.
EVERYONE is concerned about high fuel prices--including us. Farmers Markets and GA/FL Deliveries are still a good value for you, the consumer. With just one trip a week to a market, you can get your dairy, meat, veggies and even bread for the week. LOCAL farmers benefit instead of chain stores. GA/FL customers in one trip can get enough meat & cheese to last until the next trip in August.
Want to learn more about organics? Be sure to attend the TN Organic Growers Association meeting March 25/26 in Nashville. Click here to learn more!
"Professional farmers, hobby farmers, backyard gardeners and local food enthusiasts alike will find sessions that fit their skill level and areas of interest, and range from urban farming, mushroom production, organic fruit production, and beekeeping to local food systems and more.
The conference begins at 10 a.m. on Friday with tours of local farms that specialize in producing products for local direct sales, ranging from animal to mushroom production, and all practicing organic and sustainable methods. The tours offer fellow farmers and growing enthusiasts a personal look inside farm operations and an opportunity to talk directly to farmers about their successes, hurdles and opportunities. Bus transportation is provided for the tours, which conclude at 5 p.m..
A full day of workshops starts on Saturday at the Lakeshore Christian Church located at 5434 Bell Forge Lane East, Antioch, TN 37013.Workshop sessions commence at 9:00 a.m." Peaceful Pastures is donating the meat for lunch!
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| FARMERS MARKET NEWS
BIG NEWS for 2011 Summer Markets!! At FFM and Linden Corner we will be selling Kenny's Farmhouse Raw Cow Milk Cheeses! These are premium, artisan cheeses and we are delighted to offer them for sale as well as free samples so you can try before you buy!
We are accepting sign ups for the Summer (May-October) CSA season for full and half shares. Prices are as follows:
Full Share: Regular $650 - 3 Meat $690 - Pork Free $715
Half Share: Regular $375 - 3 Meat $395 - Pork Free $405
CURRENT CSA SUBSCRIBERS save $25 when you sign up and pay in full by May 1.
Current delivery locations (more may be added); ENFM, WNFM, FFM, Glendale Elementary and Linden Corner.
There is going to be a NEW Franklin Farmers Market on Tuesday evenings in the parking lot of Whole Foods! More details as we have them. |
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Do you know a child with ADD or ADHD?
(You may or may not have heard about a study conducted not by an organic minded "fringe" organization but by Emory University in Atlanta. )
An analysis of U.S. health data links children's attention-deficit disorder with exposure to common pesticides used on fruits and vegetables. In the body, pesticides break down into compounds that can be measured in urine.
Almost universally, the study found detectable levels. The compounds turned up in the urine of 94 percent of the children. The kids with higher levels had increased chances of having ADHD, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, a common problem that causes students to have trouble in school.
People can limit their exposure by eating organic produce. A 2008 Emory University study found that in children who switched to organically grown fruits and vegetables, urine levels of pesticide compounds dropped to undetectable or close to undetectable levels.
The new findings are based on one-time urine samples in 1,139 children and interviews with their parents to determine which children had ADHD. The children, ages 8 to 15, took part in a government health survey in 2000-2004.
The study dealt with one common type of pesticide (organophosphates). Levels of six pesticide compounds were measured. For the most frequent compound detected, 20 percent of the children with above-average levels had ADHD. In children with no detectable amount in their urine, 10 percent had ADHD.
One EASY way to eliminate pesticides in the fruits and vegetables you eat is to subscribe to the Delvin Farm CSA. Click here to learn more! |
| MARCH Special - Easter Leg of Lamb
LIMITED SUPPLY!! Leg of Lamb for luscious Easter dinner.
VERY easy to prepare! Bone in weight (estimated) 6-8 pounds, boneless weight (estimated) 5-7 pounds. These are custom cuts--not a product we normally stock, so pre-ordering is highly recommended. Should be back from the processor ~April 5. A $25 deposit will reserve a leg of lamb for you. If you do not place a deposit, we cannot guarantee you will be able to buy one last minute.
Bone in $8.29/pound
Boneless $9.29/pound
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Corned Beef (in honor of St. Patricks Day!)
"Corned beef" gets its name not from grain-fed meat, but from the size of the salt kernels used in old time curing.)
1 Peaceful Pastures Beef Roast: Chuck, Sirloin Broil or London Broil,
OR
2 Peaceful Pastures beef tongues
1. Boil 1 TBL pickling spices in 1 gallon of water. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
2. Stir in 2 TBL sugar and 1 cup salt. If all of the salt does not dissolve, it's OK.
3. When cool, add meat and place in airtight container or freezer bag and refrigerate 2 weeks, turning meat every other day or so.
4. Drain and cook with cabbage and potatoes in the oven or crock pot.
Delicious!!!
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