| Open Air Market Opens in Downtown Monroe |
 Windcrest Farm joined six vendors for the opening day of the Monroe Open Air Market in downtown Monroe. This producer-only market received a very warm welcome from the community. We are looking forward to supporting our hometown with local products at this mid-week market in addition to our Saturday mornings at the Matthews Community Farmer's Market.
Join us Thursday, August 9th from 4:30 to 7:00 at the corner of Main St. & Franklin St., across from the Old Courthouse. |
| For Sale: Mantis ComposT-Twin |
 Please help us "recycle" this "recycle-r".
We outgrew this composter very quickly, but it is a perfect solution for a backyard. Used once and in excellent condition, this composter originally sells for $499.00 (plus shipping & assembly, which took my construction crew a couple of hours - without beer). We are asking $400 and I will deliver with 35 miles of Monroe area.
From the Mantis website: "The Mantis ComposT-Twin holds almost 25 cubic feet of raw material - that's 10 bushels in each chamber! Aerator vents on each door allow oxygen into the chamber while vented end caps assure even air flow and proper drainage. Bin contents are fully enclosed to keep out rodents, pets, and other wildlife. No more messy, unsightly piles, no odors wafting over to your neighbor's porch. Two latches on each door means bin contents are more secure, and less stress on individual latches. The ComposT-Twin frame is a convenient 32" high for easy loading and unloading. The easy-crank handle and gear mechanisms make the drum easy to turn - even when fully loaded!
No mess, no smells, no unsightly bin in your backyard. Contained and elevated to deter pests. No back-breaking work to mix and aerate pile - just turn the gear-driven handle. It's easy to remove your finished compost - the ComposT-Twin sits a sensible 32 inches off of the ground." |
| What does "Organic" Mean? |
| "Big food companies are trying to capture a market that has been created over the last 25 years by dedicated small farmers and producers." Check out this MSNBC.com article about what is really in processed products labeled "organic". |
I hope you are enjoying your summer and I appreaciate the time you take to read our newsletter and support our work.
Keep cool!
Mary Roberts
Windcrest Farm
Worrying about something that may never happen is like paying interest on money you may never borrow.
-Unknown
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