Putting On the Brakes
These snow covered leeks (ramps) photographed last Sunday are a part of a large bed we actively manage in our farm's wooded acres. Until this week's cold snap the leek's growth and development was about two weeks ahead of average. These hardy harbingers of spring should now be slowed down from the cold and we anticipate harvest and sales at the usual time near the end of this month. We dig the leeks to order and will make an announcement in the newsletter when they are available.
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 New Project Granddaughter Autumn, on spring break from school in Georgia pounds in the first corner post for the deer exclusion fence we can no longer do without. Since we started growing vegetables for our CSA four seasons ago the deer pressure has steadily mounted. We don't mind sharing a little bit, but before we plant anything this year we have to ensure our members enjoy eating more of the crop than the local deer. 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. 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.
In addition to picking up the shares here at the farm 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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Knots, Gnarls, and Beads by Debbie Yeaney.
Blueberry Bushes
Fresh Little Farm Girl Soaps and Body Care Products
Porter "Buzz Run" Honey From Our Farm's Hives
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
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Cheese
Vorisek's Handmade Pure Beeswax Candles
Beelzebub's Salsa, Pickles, and Golden Eggs
Store Hours: 9:00 to 5:00 Saturdays, or by appointment
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a significant increase in the number of certified organic operations, continuing the trend of double digit growth in the organic sector. According to new data, there are now 21,781 certified organic operations in the United S...
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7269 Sterrettania Rd, P.O. Box 478
Fairview, PA 16415
814-840-4370
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