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Our farm's beekeeper, and Northwest Pennsylvania Bee Keeper's Association member Al Machinski is presenting a workshop at our farm . The workshop is part of a regular association meeting but is open to non
members.
The workshop will be held next Saturday May 16th. from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm. Subjects will include increasing the size of the bee yard, finding and marking queens, and setting up new hives. The Pennsylvania State Bee Inspector will be in attendance. Protective equipment recommended but will not be provided. For more information please email Al at, bigampm@aol.com
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2015 CSA
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 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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Open 9:00 to 5:00 Saturdays
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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While the benefits of a CSA are recognized and promoted, the possible negatives are not as often discussed. In the article linked below some Pennsylvania farmers make some interesting comments on why CSA style marketing isn't for them.
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