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April 17th, 2014
Farm News
Out with the old, in with the new.
Warmer weather brings yet another opportunity to begin spring maintenance here at the farm. Above, you see a crew member removing trimmed blueberry cane from the fields.  By cutting away old and winter-damaged growth, our aim is to remove material with the potential to provide pests and disease access to otherwise healthy plants. This form of field sanitation is a cultural practice which is particularly important to us as organic farmers as we simply do not have conventional chemical alternatives to pest and disease management at our disposal. This choice requires a great deal more labor of the crew, but we believe the dividends paid are invaluable.  Although organic farming requires additional effort above and beyond the already strenuous requirements of conventional farming, we sincerely believe the result is food which is safe and healthy to consume, has minimal environmental impact, and is of superior quality.  We hope you agree.
CSA News

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 [email protected] if you have questions or need assistance of any kind.



Available at the Farm Store

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
 
 
 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 
 
Link of the Week
Anthropologists speculate that the Kazakh and other peoples of the Eurasian steppes in Central Asia have practiced the art of Eagle Falconry for as long as two millennia.  Hunters forge bonds that often last more than 20 years with a single golden eagle, caring for it and making use of its superior eyesight and speed to hunt light-colored fox and hare against the blinding snows of harsh Mongolian winters.  As far as anyone knows, apprentice huntress Ashol-Pan, a 13 year old Kazakh girl living in Western Mongolia, may be the first female to join the ranks of those maintaining the traditions of this ancient profession.  Here at the farm, we often enjoy the sight of bald eagles, a nesting pair which makes their home very near to the farm, moving overhead to hunt and fish along the Elk Creek corridor. They are truly magnificent creatures and we found this article from the BBC remarkable as well. Check out the link to learn more about Ashol-Pan's story and to see some spectacular images of the young huntress and her eagle companion.
 
   
Hunter Farms Crew

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7269 Sterrettania Rd, P.O. Box 478
Fairview, PA 16415




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