Farming presents a wide array of challenges to conventional and organic farmers alike; soil fertility, pests, disease, and weeds threaten the livelihood of all farmers. Although it comes at the cost of the health of the land, the produce produced on that land, and ultimately the consumer, synthetic chemicals provide a shortcut for conventional farmers to deal with these issues. On organic farms, one of the most difficult challenges is efficient, ecologically-sound weed control. Luckily, we have the Weed Badger at our disposal. This powered, hoe-type implement is capable of snaking even the hardiest weeds from around plants, freeing them from weeds that compete for water, sunlight, and nutrients, and accomplishes in a space of days what would require weeks of manual labor. It's of limited utility in the vegetable rows where crops are more delicate and tightly spaced, but it is a lifesaver in the blueberry fields. The Badger is truly an invaluable piece of equipment for organic farmers.
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For those members participating in the Late Season, please note that payment is due by July 1st. Invoices have been sent, so please check your email account. Payments may be made via PayPal, by mail, or in person at the Hunter Farms Farm Store. Please call or email with any questions or concerns you may have.
CSA Distribution Bin Reminder
As a continuing reminder throughout the season, we ask that all CSA participants please remember to return their distribution bins each week. Sustainability and food safety are of supreme importance to us, and these reusable bins, which are sanitized each week, are an important part of our efforts to operate in a sustainable, responsible manner. We very much appreciate your cooperation. Thanks!
Additional Share Options
Please note that egg, cheese, and coffee share options are still available for CSA members. Members who sign up are guaranteed product availability as well as a reduced price on these items. For details, check out the CSA page at HunterFarmsOrganic.com.
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CSA Share Information
The share list for this, the 2014 CSA's third week includes:
Organic Red Kale
Organic Green Oakleaf Lettuce
Organic Red Crisphead Lettuce
Organic Strawberries
Organic Yellow Squash
Organic Zucchini
Organic Cabbage
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We hope you've enjoyed the variety of early-season greens provided in the first few weeks of CSA distributions. This week, your share will include several new varieties and we will continue to provide them, at least intermittently, throughout the season. Additionally, we're very excited this week to offer fresh, sun-ripened organic strawberries from our partners at Clarion River Organics. We hope you enjoy this taste of the wide variety of produce in store for the 2014 Hunter Farms CSA.
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Weekly Special
This week, we're offering a special discount when you purchase any of our Fresh Little Farm Girl bar soaps in conjunction with a Simply Body Soap Net. Our soaps are made from the purest sustainable and organic ingredients and utilize only the finest essential oils to provide gentle cleanliness with fresh, uplifting scents. Simply Body Soap Nets provide scrubbing power, a great way to work up a lather, and convenient, mess-free soap storage. Both items are normally priced at $3.99, but this week they'll be available in combination for $6.99, a savings of 25%. Stop out to the Farm Store, located at 7269 Sterrettania Road in Fairview and stock up.
Open Saturdays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Local Products and Certified Organic Produce:
Seasonably-Available Certified Organic Produce
Happy Mug Organic Coffees
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
Simply Body Soap Nets Local Honey and Beeswax Candles
Grabski Farm Eggs and Antibiotic & Hormone-Free Meats
Beelzebub's Salsas and Spicy Pickles
NOW Aromatherapy Essential Oils Garden of Eden Organic Canned Goods
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The debate surrounding the causes of global warming rages on. Whether the result of a long-term natural cycle or short-sighted, environmentally-damaging human behavior, it's clear that the earth is steadily heating up. According to data recently released by NOAA, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, May 2014 was the warmest May since the group began compiling records in 1880. This unsettling news is compounded by the possibility of this becoming the single warmest year on record. If the earth experiences a strong El Nino event as is predicted, 2014 could be go down in history as the hottest yet. Regardless of the cause, we here at the farm believe that engaging in meaningful conservation efforts is wise. With the future of the environment, food supply, and humanity in potential peril, why not hedge our bets? Check out the link below to learn more.
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