Using A Broadfork
After tilling in this spring's cover crop of wheat, we then waited until the first weed seeds germinated, and the soil warmed and dried out enough to "work." We are now making final preparation for the vegetable beds.
A broadfork's long tines are driven deeply into the soil. This tool is used to aerate, and mix the soil horizons.
Plant's roots don't grow in the soil, they grow in the spaces between the soil particles. Loosening the soil before planting is key to robust plant growth. After the tines are at maximum depth the long handles on the fork are levered down, lifting and opening a section of the bed.
After lifting a section of the bed, the operator will move backwards down the row repeating the process.
Once the soil is loosened up the next step will be to apply organic fertilizer, and till it in. The beds will then be raked smooth and planted.
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2015 CSA
Reminder
Full payment for the full season share is due on, or before May 1st.
The 2015 USDA Certified Organic shares will be distributed in returnable, half bushel, food grade, sanitized bins. This volume is roughly equal to a full paper grocery bag. Distributions will be on Saturdays.
We offer two options: A full season membership will consist of twenty weekly distributions beginning on Saturday, June 13th. with the final distribution on Saturday, October 24th.
A core membership will consist of ten weekly distributions beginning on Saturday, July 11th, with the final distribution on Saturday, September 12th.
The cost of the full season membership is $600.00
The cost of the core season membership is $300.00
The number of memberships is limited.
Full payment for the full season share will be due on or before May 1st.
Full payment for the core season share will be due on or before June 1st.
We are using the same drop sites as last season. Competitive Gear Bicycle Shop in Millcreek, and the Whole Foods Co-Op in Erie.
We are continuing our home delivery option. We are very much looking forward to serving our 2015 CSA members. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Additional information is available on our website, www.hunterfarmsorganic.com
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Available at the Farm Store |
Wild Leeks (Ramps)
One of the management objectives on our forested land is the sustainable production of wild leeks. A distinctively flavored member of the onion genus Allium, these seasonal delights will be available for purchase and pick up at the farm store on Saturday, May 9th. We are only digging ten pounds this year. Orders will be accepted as they are received until the ten pound limit is reached. The leeks are $15.00 per pound. Please call or email if you would like to have some dug for you.
Open 9:00 to 5:00 Saturdays
Local Products: Happy Mug Organic Coffees
Old State Farms Maple Syrup
Beelzebub's Salsas Wool Dryer Balls By Kyra Miller
Divani Organic Chocolates
Middlefield Original Cheese CO-OP Cheese
"Buzz" Run Honey From Hunter Farm's Hives
Hand-thrown Pottery by Mel's Pot Shop
Frankferd Farms Pastry Mixes
ReCap Regular and Wide Mouth Jar Lids
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 NOW Aromatherapy Essential Oils
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Falling in love with "Ugly Food."
It is estimated that 40% of the food produced in the United States is not consumed. Much of this waste is the result of an acquired aversion to fruits and vegetables that appear "imperfect." From culling and discarding on the farm, to the "shrinkage" at the grocery store, the losses and costs to the environment, farmers, grocers, and consumers are tremendous. One of the best ways to combat this waste is to belong to a CSA. One of the many benefits of a CSA model of food production and distribution is the elimination of food wasted for purely cosmetic reasons. All the farm's production is shared by the members regardless of superficial blemishes. For other ideas on how to reduce unused food, and a look at what is becoming a world wide movement, check out the link below.
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Hunter Farms | | [email protected] | 7269 Sterrettania Rd, P.O. Box 478 Fairview, PA 16415
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