It's time to replace the hydraulic fluid on our trusty workhorse of a tractor. This facilitates the use of many invaluable farming implements as well as provides us the opportunity to highlight a great program we're proud to be a part of. The Natural Resources Conservation Service, formerly the U.S. Soil Conservation Service, provides incentives to farmers dedicated to conservation of the land and local watersheds that support them. One such incentive is designed to encourage farmers to recycle lubricants and fluids, such as used oil and hydraulic fluid. We here at the farm believe recycling is a valuable tool in the preservation of the environment, locally as well as on a more grand scale, and programs such as this ease the burden of recycling difficult-to-dispose-of materials.
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As a continued reminder, the sign-up period for the 2014 CSA Season has officially begun. Order forms can be found below and at the farm's website at hunterfarmsorganic.com/csa.html. Please don't hesitate to call us at 814 840 4370 or send us an email to hunterfarms@yahoo.com if you have questions or need assistance of any kind.
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After such a long and trying winter, we're very excited to announce a harbinger of spring, the start of our annual Blueberry plant sales. Plants are available in three sizes: one year old plants are priced at $10, two years at $20, and three years at $30. They're potted, so they'll be hale and hearty until you're ready to get them into the ground in your yard or garden. Stop on out and grab one or a dozen. We're happy to answer any and all questions you may have to help ensure your plants are healthy and productive for years to come. Open Saturdays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Seasonal Product Reminder!
The sap is running and maple syrup season is here! Taking advantage of the locally-produced sweet bounty, Eric Laughery, creator of Beelzebub's Salsa, has released his seasonal specialty, Maple Chipotle Salsa. We are pleased to feature this amazing flavor combination at the farm store throughout the month of March. Stop on out and get it before it's gone! Certified Organic Produce:
Old State Farms Maple Syrup and Maple Products
Clarion Rivers Organics Canned Goods and Breakfast Cereals
Frankferd Farms Pastry Mixes and Blue Corn Tortilla Chips
ReCap Regular and Wide Mouth Jar Lids
Out of the Grey Organic Teas
Hunter Farms Organic Blueberry Plants
Hunter Farms Organic Blueberry and Strawberry Jam
Fresh Little Farm Girl Handmade Soaps and Sundries
Local Honey and Beeswax Candles
Grabski Farm Eggs and Antibiotic & Hormone-Free Meats
Simply Body Soap Nets
Beelzebub's Salsas and Spicy Pickles
NOW Aromatherapy Essential Oils
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As mentioned above, recycling is important to us at the farm. An abundance of recyclable household items, however, often find their way into the trash and ultimately landfills because people aren't aware that they're recyclable or don't know how to go about recycling them. This week's link is aimed at shedding some light on opportunities for recycling unconventional recyclables. The Erie County Recycling Center's e-Waste and Hazardous Household Waste Collection Days are designed to help you rid your home of recyclable materials like computer parts, wiring, batteries, paint, and appliances. The next date is this Saturday, April the 5th, just in time for early spring cleaning. Check out the link to learn more about this valuable community program.
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