Early Spring
March always means long days of trimming the blueberry bushes, but we don't often get to perform the task in a t-shirt. This early warm spell has us racing natures' clock. Along with an already mild late winter, the past few days of summer-like temperatures prompted the plant's to begin breaking dormancy. Soon the buds will swell and break thereby ending trimming for this season.  Back In the Saddle
Still recovering from shoulder surgery, beekeeper Al Machinski took advantage of our mild weather to assess the post winter condition of the farm's hives. As with bee colonies around the world, Al discovered a significant percentage of loss at our farm. Whether from true colony collapse syndrome, or other causes, the lost queens and workers will be expensive, but necessary to replace.
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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. Non corporate 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
Full season membership with home delivery is $750.00
The cost of the core season membership is $350.00
Core season membership with home delivery is $435.00
The number of memberships is limited. We are now accepting a 10% deposit ensuring a share is reserved for your choice of membership options.
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.
New this year!
Announcing a corporate CSA program.
We will begin partnering with area companies and institutions that have employees wishing to receive CSA distributions. Deliveries will be made directly to the partner's location on either Thursday, or Friday afternoons near the end of the business day. We believe this will allow us to more efficiently spread out our harvest and distributions while providing convenience and additional opportunities for area residents to receive fresh, local, organic produce. Please contact the farm for additional details.
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.
Home delivery is available in the city of Erie and the following townships; Fairview, Franklin, Girard, Greene, Harborcreek, McKean, Millcreek, Summit, Washington, and Waterford
Sign up forms are available at the farm, or you can sign up electronically on the CSA page at www.hunterfarmsorganic.com 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.
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Short Supply
Last year we sold out of our farm's honey in early winter. Even though we had a larger harvest this year we anticipate running out before the first spring run is ready. Don't hesitate to pick some up
if you want to be sure of a steady supply at your house.
Also Available at the farm Store:
Fresh Little Farm Girl Soaps and Body Care Products
Happy Mug Coffees
Old State Farms Maple Syrup
Middlefield Original Cheese CO-OP Roll Butter Hand-Thrown Pottery by Mel's Pot Shop
Simply Body Soap Nets
Grabski Farms Antibiotic & Hormone-Free Meats
Grabski Farms Free Range Chicken Eggs
Miller's Country Jam
Beelzebub's Salsa and Pickled Products
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Cheese
Vorisek's Handmade Pure Beeswax Candles
Store Hours: 9:00 to 5:00 Saturdays, or by appointment
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 The study from Brazil linked below indicates we are underestimating the consequences of global climate change on food production.
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Hunter Farms | | hunterfarms@yahoo.com | 7269 Sterrettania Rd, P.O. Box 478 Fairview, PA 16415 814-840-4370 |
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