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December 17th. 2015
Farm News

Double Rainbow 

This past Monday's clearing rainstorm produced a scene we would normally expect to see after an April shower.

 
Anticipation 

One thing we do expect to see this time of year is the release of the 2016 seed and fertilizer catalogs.  It is gratifying to be a part of the explosive growth in organic production.  The number of organic seeds,  plant varieties, and seed producers continue to multiply at an amazing rate year to year.
       
CSA News

 
2016 CSA
 

The 2016 USDA Certified Organic weekly shares will be approximately one half bushel in size. This volume is roughly equal to a full paper grocery bag.  Distributions will be on Saturdays. 

We offer two options: 
  FULL season memberships will consist of eighteen weekly distributions beginning on Saturday, June 18th. with the final distribution on Saturday, October 15th. 

CORE season memberships will consist of ten weekly distributions beginning on Saturday, July 16th, with the final distribution on Saturday, September 17th.

The cost of the full season membership is $600.00
The cost of the core season membership is $350.00

The number of memberships is limited. We are now accepting a 10% deposit ensuring a space is reserved for your choice of membership options. Past members, and everyone on our waiting list, will be guaranteed a 2016 membership as long as a deposit, or full payment is made between now, and the end of January.  After January we will open any remaining memberships to the public.

Any member wishing to pay in full during the months of December (several people have inquired about memberships as Christmas gifts) and January will receive a 10% discount.  Full payment made in February will be discounted 5%. In keeping with the original concept of CSA's, this provides meaningful savings to members while aiding the farm with early expenses for advance orders of organic seed and fertilizer, propagation, and planting.

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 anticipate using the same drop sites as last season.  Competitive Gear Bicycle Shop in Millcreek, and  the Whole Foods Co-Op in Erie.  We are looking into the possibility of adding others in the east and south county.

We are continuing our home delivery option.  Final details for the delivery program, and CSA sign up forms will be made available in future newsletters.  For now, sign up forms are available at the farm, or will be mailed upon request.  Past members with no change in contact information can simply let us know you wish to sign up.  We can complete the form for you using the information in our records.

We are very much looking forward to serving our 2016 CSA members! Please feel free to contact us with any questions.


Available at the Farm Store


Gifts and Gift Sets 
 
Our holiday gift selections include our own Fresh Little Farm Girl Soaps and Body Care Products as well as other local artisan food and crafts.  Amish Cheeses, Raw Honey From Our Farm, Hand Thrown Pottery, Hand Made Aprons, Pure Beeswax Candles, Gourmet Blended and Roasted Coffees, and Inspired Pickled Products round out the possibilities.  These selections offer a truly unique gift giving opportunity.
        
 
If you are uncertain what to give,  gift certificates are available    
 
The Farm Store is open Saturdays 9:00 to 5:00 Or By Appointment. 


Interesting Links

As more chain restaurants, food processors, and  world governments ban the use of routine antibiotic supplements in animals raised for meat production farmers are exploring possible alternatives.  One promising natural input is explored in the article linked below.
   
Hunter Farms Crew

Hunter Farms | | [email protected] |
7269 Sterrettania Rd, P.O. Box 478
Fairview, PA 16415
814-840-4370