January 31st, 2008 by stacey — Filed under: Our Farms (Info and News), Weekly Share Info —
Dear Members, CSA order reminder for February 9,
We are writing this reminder for our delivery coming up on Saturday, February 9. The order deadline is Monday, February 4 at midnight. We thank you for indulging us these days for preparation of the orders as the number of farms we coordinate with has increased and the number of orders has increased. Thank you for your support, we love our farm life, as busy as it can be at times!
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January 29th, 2008 by stacey — Filed under: Events, Food Policy and Action, Local Business/ Community News, Organizations of Interest —
If anyone is interested in speaking up for the Green Cart Initiative to bring affordable fruits and vegetables to communities in need, and improve the well-being of New York children and families, please read on. Show your support for this healthy option by attending an upcoming meeting, writing in, signing an e-petition, or calling your local rep.
For more information on the Green Cart Initiative, please go to NYC’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s website by following this link.
Keep reading to see how you can help and figure out which action is easiest for you to get involved. Every voice counts to make this program happen! Read the rest of this entry »
January 28th, 2008 by stacey — Filed under: Food Policy and Action, Organizations of Interest —
Want more info on the Farm Bill? Check out this site for more information.
Check out Mark Bittman’s NYTimes article on Meat: Rethinking the Meat-Guzzler.
Ever wanted to know the real story behind CAFOs (Confined Animal Feeding Operations)? Head to NY State’s CAFO Road Show 2008.
Read Omnivore’s Dilemna and thought Pollan’s account of hunting with Sicilian Bore Man, Angelo Garro pretty cool? Read another account from Beyond Organic. Includes a recipe.
California is working on a labeling law on cloned meat and milk products.
From Organic Consumer’s Association, watch out for Aurora Organic milk products: Aurora Organic Dairy Under Scrutiny: OCA Inspired Boycott and Class-Action Lawsuits Shake Up the Industry.
Clean it Green. Cleaning tips from Council on the Environment NYC.
January 24th, 2008 by stacey — Filed under: Announcements, Our Farms (Info and News), Weekly Share Info —
From Matt at Golden Earthworm…
Fruit share details 2008-
Some changes will be made in 2008 to the Briermere Farm fruit share delivered by the Golden Earthworm Farm. In order to add flexibility and hopefully improve upon the fruit share the changes will occur as described below.
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January 23rd, 2008 by stacey — Filed under: Weekly Share Info —
This week’s share will be the same as last week’s. Try some recipes from our new recipes page like chocolate beet cake, borscht, gnocchi or rutabaga puree. Have other recipes you’ve been making? Submit them to the page!
YELLOW POTATOES - 6LB
CARROTS - 8 LB
BEETS - 4.5 LB
PARSNIPS - 2 LB
PURPLE TOP TURNIPS - 1.25 LB
CELERIAC - 1.25 LB
WATERMELON RADISH- .75 LB OR 2-3 RADISH
RUTABAGA- 1.5 LB
MAYBE SOME GARLIC
NOTE- Rutabaga have purple shading near top and are yellow. Purple top turnips have purple shading but are white.
Watermelon Radish is a Green tinted white color on the outside, round, has a tail, and is deep purple inside. It can be eaten raw if so desired.
FRUIT SHARE: APPLES (Golden Delicious, Red Del, Fuji, Empire, maybe Mutsu) & PEARS(BOSC)
CIDER SHARE: APPLE CIDER Read the rest of this entry »
