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Pennypack Pickings
Volume 7, Issue 13
July 4, 2009
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Pennypack Farm & Education Center
685 Mann Road, Horsham, PA 19044
Hosted by The College Settlement of Philadelphia
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Last Chance to Register
Tomato Canning
with Christina Pirello
Saturday, July 25
10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Pennypack
Farm & Education Center is very pleased to invite you to join
Christina Pirello, the Emmy Award winning host of the national public
television series, 'Christina Cooks,' for a lively tomato canning
demonstration.
During
this 2-hour class, tomato canning will be demystified and you will go
home feeling excited and confident about canning your own summer
harvest! Participants will have an opportunity to take home a can of
tomatoes preserved during the program.
Go to www.christinapirello.org for more information about Christina.
Pre-registration is required by July 10.
Fee: $30.00/person due at time of registration.
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Farm Notes June 30, 2009
From Farmer Fred
There's a lot of work to do at the farm right now, and just to give a taste of it, here's the farm crew to-do list:
Transplant tomatoes, eggplant, basil in beds 105-113
Spade, fertilize, lay black plastic, beds 88-93, 22-27 for winter and summer squash
Transplant herbs into bed C-12
Seed in flats -- cilantro, basil, dill
Seed in flats - lettuce, 600-700 plants
Move chicks and turkeys from brooder house to field pens
Fill in flowers, by direct seeding, beds 14-15
Spray Bt (organic caterpillar control) on greenhouse brassica seedlings
Thin brassicas, lettuce seedling flats in greenhouse
Remove and roll up row cover on kale and collards, spray with Bt
Spade, fertilize beds 62-63, direct seed beets and chard
Spread leaf compost, 2 loads, beds 134-141
Hand weed strawberries and garlic
Assemble potato digging machine
Seed beneficials in bed 104
Attach irrigation headers to all beds that need it
This to-do list is in addition to the normal harvest scheduled for Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, plus the daily care-taking duties for our hundreds of chickens and turkeys. It also doesn't include the work needed to stock and operate the Local Foods Market, or conduct the education programs. And did I mention the grass needs mowing again?
Well, I'd better get back to work now!
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Thank you for thinking of us but...
We have had an abundance of donations of egg cartons, plastic containers, paper bags and other recyclables.
Please, no more donations until further notice.
We have no more room!
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Save the Dates!
Adults Only Campfire!
Friday, July 17, 7:00pm
Get a babysitter! Bring your favorite beverage. Start your evening off with a BYO Picnic at 7:00, fire will be lit at 7:30pm. Smores will be provided, feel free to bring other snacks or treats. And bring your own stick if you want to roast marshmallows. No raindate.
Bison Burger & Tomato Tasting Dinner
Saturday, July 25, 6:00pm
Join us for grilled Bison Burgers and farm tomatoes. Bring a potluck dish to share and stay for s'mores.
This is the potluck supper for July. There will not be another.
Camp Out at Pennypack!
Friday, July 31, 5:30pm
This is our first camp out on the farm. The fun will start around 5:30pm on Friday evening with tent setup and activities, followed by a potluck dinner and campfire. Activities and breakfast will be provided Saturday morning, with checkout at 8:30am. To reserve a spot please email janice.blades@gmail.com with family member names and ages. Payment of $15/person for anyone over age 2 is due by July 10th. Due to anticipated demand the campout is open to farm member families only. Details will be sent out to participants by July 15th. Raindate is August 1st. |
The Dirt on Education
All education programs are open to the public.
Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.
To register for any program, contact Mike Hobbs at education@pennypackfarm.org or calling 215-646-3943 x3.
Please provide the following
Names of all attendees, including children
Ages of children
Contact name, email and phone
Program name, date and time
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Back by Popular Demand!
The Playful Chef!!
11:30am - 12:30pm
Ages 3 1/2 - 6 years old
Space is Limited
Does your child like to make snacks and eat yummy foods? Would you like to introduce your picky eater to some new foods? Join Chef Alisa Tammaro as we spend the morning cooking, making crafts and best of all, having fun. Put on a pair of messy clothes, bring your imagination and your appetite then get ready to party!
Preregistration is a MUST!
Cost: $12.00 per child/per class or
$10.00 per child/per class if registering for 4 or more classes
Tuesdays (corrected from previous news)
July 14th - Fruit Pizza
July 21st - Dirt Dessert
July 28th - Garden Vegetable and Pasta Salad
August 18th - Fruit and Yogurt Sundaes
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 Farmer Andy Hour
4th Thursday of each month
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Join us as we kick off a new series of programs presented by Pennypack Farm's Farm Director, Andy Andrews. During each session Andy will discuss a different topic that is relative to both the farm and a home garden.
Fee: Each program is $10.00/person OR
Register for all 5 for just $45.00
July 23 - Soil
August 27 - Winter Gardening
September 24 - 100 Mile Diet
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 "Wildman" Steve Brill
Tuesday, August 18
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Naturalist-Author "Wildman" Steve has been leading foraging tours in parks throughout the Northeast since 1982. Kids & grown-ups alike are welcome to sign-up, e-mail Mike Hobbs at education@pennypackfarm.org
Cost: $20.00/adults $10.00/children
Come learn with the best about the native edible foods that are growing in your own backyard!
Click here to visit "Wildman" Steve's website for more information.
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 Birthday Parties at the Farm
CELEBRATE YOUR CHILD'S SPECIAL DAY WITH PENNYPACK FARM
If you're looking for a unique, fun and easy way to celebrate your child's next birthday look no further! Celebrate your child's birthday with a farm-theme related birthday party. Spend time exploring the acres of fields, playing games and tasting yummy organically grown veggies.
For more information email education@pennypackfarm.org
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Family Workdays
Every Friday through the summer
(except 7/3)
10:00am - 12:00pm
Looking for a way to fulfill your share volunteer hours? Do you like spending time at the farm with your children? Please join us for family work days in the Edible Classroom. There will be someone on hand to lead the work but a to-do list is also hanging inside the shed.
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Weekly Harvest
lettuce
swiss chard
kohlrabi
cilantro
dill
parsley
fennel
collards
mustard
kale
turnips
broccoli
cucumber
zucchini
upick
raspberries
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Free Shopping Bag
Shop at the Local Foods Market, spend $10.00 and you will receive a reusable shopping bag.
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CSA Committee Meetings
The members of the CSA Committee welcome anyone to attend our meetings. The Committee is a wonderful way to get involved in the Farm community.
All meetings at 7pm
Thursday, July 9
date change due to holiday
Thursday, August 6
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Volunteers
Wanted
Campfire Storytellers
& Musicians needed.
Volunteers needed to make potluck dishes for Sunday Suppers. Recipes and ingredients provided.
Contact Janice Blades if you can help with either of these opportunities.
janice.blades@gmail.com
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Local Foods Market - Product List
Every week you will see here a complete list of products available in the local foods market. Bring your appetite and cash or checks at your weekly pick-up. Prices can vary.
Click on a suppliers name to link to their website.
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Featured local farm: Linden Dale Farm
Linden Dale Farm is a 93 acres preserved farm located in central Lancaster County. It has been farmed by the Mellinger family for six generations. Lamancha goats that were chosen for their gentle disposition and their excellent flavored milk. The goats are fed alfalfa grown on the farm and have access to pasture. Three batches of cheese are made each week.
The feta cheese is hand moulded in basket moulds to form individual wheels and then placed in brine which is a combination of whey and salt water. The feta wheels are then weighed and individually packaged so they can continue to age in brine. Stored covered in brine in the refrigerator the cheese wheels will continue to mature and develop a more complex flavor over time. The cheese can be stored like this for months. The feta cheese is not too salty and has a pleasing finish. Made from goat milk this is a true feta and a healthy, flavorful addition to many dishes and salads.
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Eggs, Cheese & Dairy
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Pennypack Farm
Fresh eggs from the hens you know!
Lancaster Farm Fresh
Apple Tree chevre, garlic herb
Apple Tree chevre, plain
Hope Springs baby swiss
Hope Springs Sharp Cheddar
Misty Creek Hard goat cheddar
Noble Cave aged cheddar - Special 10% off
Herbal Jack
Toy Cow Black Cherry Yogurt
Toy Cow Blueberry Yogurt
Seven Stars Dairy
7 Stars: lowfat maple yogurt
7 Stars: Plain Yogurt
Flint Hill Farm
Goat Yogurt (like kefir)
Special Mozzarella (limited quantities)
Linden Dale Farm
Goat Feta
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Meat & Poultry
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Backyard Bison
Bison, ground
Bison, bugers
Griggstown Farm Market
Chicken, basil and tomato sausage
Chicken, broccoli rabe sausage
Chicken, mozzarella and basil sausage
Chicken, white wine and garlic sausage
Chicken, spinach and feta sausage
Ground Turkey
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Fruits & Vegetables
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Lancaster Farm Fresh
Golden Delicious Apples
Cremini Mushrooms
Portabello Mushrooms
Green Valley Organics
New Red Potatoes
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Breads & Treats
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Metropolitan Bakery - We are increasing the quantity of bread ordered to meet the high demand.
Organic Spelt
Rosemary Olive Oil
Whole Wheat Baguette
Whole Wheat Sandwich
Granola 12 oz
Granola bars
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Pantry & Other
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Lancaster Farm Fresh
Honey: raw
Maple Syrup
Bobbi's
Garlic Hummus
Mild Garlic Hummus
Jalapeno Hummus
Kauffman's
Kauffman's Cider; 1/2 gallon
Sarah's Savories
Vrapple |
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