With blueberry and vegetable plants here at the farm on the verge of flowering, pollination season will soon be upon us. This week, apiarist and friend of the farm Al Machinski delivered several hives of bees to help complete this crucial task. Al's operation, Porter "Buzz" Run is located very near to the farm in McKean and you may recognize the name from the excellent Porter "Buzz" Run Raw Honey we stock at the Farm Store.
Unfortunately, we aren't the only ones that enjoy Al's honey. On Monday, we found several hives knocked from their bases, one reduced to splinters. It seems that a hungry black bear took an interest in the hives and their nutritious contents. The bear consumed the vast majority of the honey and brood in the compromised hive, rendering it a complete loss. Luckily, this is as far as he or she got before moving on. We don't know if this furry bandit will be back for more, but you can be certain we'll be keeping a close eye on the hives in the near future.
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As a continued reminder, the sign-up period for 2014 CSA Season membership is still open. 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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We're excited to introduce a new addition to our Fresh Little Farm Girl line of soap and body care products. Lip Service is an unscented lip balm crafted using the purest, all-natural ingredients. Like all of our Fresh Little Farm Girl products, it's everything you need and nothing you don't, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind. Soft, moisturized lips without any harmful chemicals, what's not to like?
Lip Service Lip Balm will be available for $3 at the Farm Store, located at 7269 Sterrettania Road, currently open Saturdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and at our Online Store.
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Weekly Special
This week at the farm store, we're featuring the purest soap in the country, Fresh Little Farm Girl Unscented Soap. Normally priced at $3.99, this week only they're available at the Farm Store for $2.49. Get squeaky clean without harsh or harmful ingredients. Great for those with allergies or sensitive skin. Stop on out and take advantage of this limited time offer.
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
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Every five years, the US Department of Agriculture compiles and releases data from their Agricultural Census. The result is a massive collection of data, nearly 700 pages in printed form, that serves as a snapshot of the state of farms, farmers, and farming in America. The link below contains six of the many beautiful and informative heat maps created from the recently released census data that illustrate current and interesting trends in farming. These include the geographic distribution of female farmers, the average age of the typical farmer, and the relative proportion of family and corporately-owned farms. Check out the link below to learn more.
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