Greetings from the Farm,Raising Volunteers : By the close of this week, we will have had the pleasure of hosting 97 (wowza!) additional little humans on the Farm via Camp Willowsford. The theme this week was centered around all thing’s chickens. Each camper was able to see the various steps the Farm team and egg washing volunteers go through, providing each a better understanding and appreciation of how a Farm fresh egg lands on their table.
The group yesterday was so enthusiastic that several of them asked if they could come back and volunteer – and of course we replied with an enthusiastic YES! And while we did not intend for this outcome today, we are pleased the children brought the idea forward. Learning the value of volunteerism at an early age has so many lifelong positive effects – it increases their support network by connecting with their community, increases self-confidence knowing they can make a difference, and instills the value of helping others. It’s a win-win all around!
Farm Stand @ The Boat House : Thursday, August 11 from 4 – 6 PM join us at the Willowsford Boat House! In addition to Farm fresh veggies there will be partner meat, cheese, ice cream, dry goods and a food truck! Check out our events page for more details.
New This Week : Orange watermelon, honeycrisp apples, cayenne & habanero peppers, red onions, and lunchbox snacking peppers
Connect With Us : Join us for one of our upcoming programs or volunteer alongside us. Visit the Conservancy Events, Instagram or Facebook pages for details.
Happy Eating,
– The Willowsford Farm Team
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| Tomatoes / Bulk – Organic |
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| Peppers, Cayanne – Organic |
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| No video due to camp this week – if you have questions about the share give us a shout.
THE SHARE THIS WEEK:
Potatoes, lunchbox peppers, green beans, 3-4 lbs. of assorted tomatoes, green bell peppers, jalapenos, cilantro, onions, peaches, basil, and 2 ears of sweet corn.
THE SHARE NEXT WEEK:
Honeycrisp apples, assorted tomatoes’, cucumbers or zucchini, bell peppers, cayenne peppers, green kale, cherry tomatoes, garlic, 2 ears of sweet corn and garlic chives. |
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Flower Varieties This Week:
sunflowers, zinnias, ageratum, marigolds, celosia, gomphrena, rudbeckia triloba, lemon verbena, eucalyptus, lisianthus, sea oats
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Farm Stand @ Grange Hours + Food Truck This Week
Thursday, 4 – 7 PM, Food Truck : Taco Town
Saturday, 9 – 1 PM, Food Truck : Stay Tuned on Facebook / Instagram
Farm Stand @ The Boat House — TODAY!
Date: Thursday, August 11
Time: 4 – 6 PM
Food Truck: Dogs on the Curb
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Campers harvesting snacking peppers. Farmer Ben – sharing a friend from the field with the campers. Campers Packing Eggs – each camper got to take home a half dozen eggs washed, packed and harvested with their own two hands! Sweet Jo Jo – there are some kids that are naturally drawn to the Farm, including this little human, Jo Jo. During the wagon ride she sweetly crafted a note and picture and gave it to us upon departure.
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Share With Your Friends & Family
See something you love? Share with your people. We are proud to serve members of our community. Help us spread the word!
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Fresh Local Food, Just a Click Away
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