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2/27/2009
We are having our second annual Tomato Tasting Event out at the farm on Saturday, August 29th from
9:30 - 12:30. We hope to see all our members out there that day as well as anyone interested in learning about
our CSA.
We will be trying all our heirloom varieties of tomatoes as well as some of our peppers and melons. Bring
the whole family out to see the farm. The kids enjoy seeing the dogs, chickens, and Farmer Bob's tractor. And
if you were at the farm to plant pumpkins last month you will get to see how "your" pumpkin is growing!
Hope
to see you all there,
Diana and Bob
2/14/2009
We are on vacation
 Bob and I will be on our "anniversary vacation" starting Sunday, February 15th. We will return on Wednesday,
February 25th. Please keep in mind that all emails sent to us will not be returned till be get back.
Thanks for
your patience.
Diana
2/6/2009
New Guard Dog
Bob and I have returned from the state of Washington where we found a guard dog. She is an Anatolian Shepherd at 5
months old weighing in at 70lbs! When we saw the size of this dog we decided to purchase one instead of two, and boy
are we glad we did. We have her at home right now trying to familiarize her with us and Brie. Because she is such
a BIG puppy we are having a little trouble with her training because she was in a barn with 5 siblings and not taught any
commands what-so-ever. We will try and get her out to the farm within the next month or so. She will then need
to be trained with the chickens so that she guards them instead of chasing and eating them. Yes we have our work cut
out for us. But she is a beauty so hopefully all of you can come out and visit this summer sometime and see her.
Diana and Bob
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Why Local/ Natural?
Great Taste: There is a reason top
chef’s use locally grown foods; they taste far superior!
Reduce Health Risks: 60% of all herbicides, 90% of all fungicides and 30% of all insecticides approved
by the EPA are now considered
carcinogenic. Extensive research has linked these chemicals to cancer and other diseases.
Protect
the Water Quality: Two–thirds of your body is
made up of water and essential to our survival. The EPA has estimated that pesticides pollute the ground water in 38 states!
Save Energy: Modern
farming uses more petroleum than any other single industry, consuming 12% of the country’s total energy supply. Natural
farming is still mainly based on labor intensive practices so produce travels a shorter distance from the farm to your
plate.
(Excerpts from an article by Sylvia
Tawse, Organic Times, Spring 1992)
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What
is Community Supported Agriculture?
CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) is a new and resourceful concept
connecting local farmers with local consumers. CSA is a unique structure of grassroots agriculture whose roots reach back
30 years to Japan where a group of women concerned about the increase in food imports and the corresponding decrease in the
farming locations initiated a simple concept that connected local farms to the community. This concept, called
"teikei" is Japanese for "putting the farmers' face on food." This concept traveled to Europe
and was adapted to the U.S. and given the name "Community Supported Agriculture" at Indian Line Farm, Massachusetts, in 1985.
CSA is a link to the local growers and their surrounding communities. Supporters cover a farm's
yearly operating budget by purchasing a share of the season's harvest. This relationship between local farmers, growers and
community members helps create an economically stable farm operation in which members are assured the highest quality produce,
often at below super market prices.
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We now have almost 100 chickens out at the
farm along with 2 Livestock Guard Dogs named Persia and Boris. We are well into our 6th week of the 2010 Season.
Come out to visit the farm for our 3rd. Annual Pumpkin Planting Day scheduled for Saturday, June 26th from 9:30-1:30.
Bring the kids and the whole family. Anyone can plant their own pumpkin at the farm that day and watch it grow
until October. It is always more fun to display the pumpkin you grew yourself on Halloween night! Please
remember to email with any questions or comments you have. We appreciate input from our members. Farmer Bob & Diana Whitaker
PLEASE HELP US BY COMMENTING OR EMAILING, SO WE CAN IMPROVE YOUR SHARE HOLDER EXPERIENCE.
Drop off Locations!
Below are links and address of our newest friends in our community. Artesian
Natural Foods
6349 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA 209-952-8787 Tues. 12;00-6:30 Sat.
12:00-6:00 Artesian Health Foods
1150 West 11th St
Tracy
209-836-0190
Thurs. 12:00-6:30 Sheri's Sonshine Nutrition Center 6 N. School St.
Lodi
368-4800
Tues. 12:00-6:00
Sat. 12:00-5:00 Nature RX
131 W. Main St.
Ripon
599-544
Thurs. 12:00-5:30 Postal Plus
2339 W. Hammer Ln. Ste.C
Stockton
Tues, 12:00-6:00 St. Paul's United Methodist Church
910 E. North St.
Manteca
Thurs. West
Valley Crossfit
4220 Commercial Dr. Ste.#15
Tracy
640-8525
Thurs. 4:00-8:00 CrossFit-Excel
1086 Bessemer Ave.
Manteca
Thursdays 3:00-7:00
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| These kids came out with their parents to pick indian popcorn and pumpkins. |
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| Every share is hand washed and arranged! |
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| Every share is hand washed and arranged! |
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| Farmer Bob and Watchdog Brie just a day on the Farm! |
Just a reminder that once you have became
a Fresh Edibles Farm shareholder you will be contacted to determine your delivery location. We are committed to making this
wonderful experience as unique and enjoyable as possible.
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