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CSA Week 8: The First Honey

8/9/2015

 
We will be bringing the first of our 2015 honey to the CSA drop-off this week! Share members will be able to purchase at a reduced price of $12 per 1 kg jar and $7 per 500g jar. This first honey, although later than usual, is delicious and golden! Our honey never last longs but we will be taking more honey off later in the season once we are assured that the bees have enough to support the colony through the winter. 

I have been negligent in saying a big "THANK-YOU" to our existing share members who referred new share members this season. Share member referrals are one of our best methods of advertising and we greatly appreciate your efforts! The following share members made referrals and receive a $20 farm credit for every new share member referred. These farm credits can be used on items like honey and apples (later in the season) or can be saved and used against your 2016 share membership. 

Thank-you to:

Yvonne Howell, $20 credit
Gabrielle Brankston, $20 credit
Jordan Richard, $20 credit
Troy Byrne, $20 credit

This week on the farm, in addition to our regular tasks, we will be prepping for a farm tour that Rob is leading on Sunday, August 16th from 1 - 4pm. The theme of the farm tour is "Using Trees on Your Farm" and Rob will be showing participants the various ways we use trees on our farm, helping people choose the best trees for their environment, and teaching participants how to grow trees from seeds or cuttings. This tour is part of the Ecological Farmers of Ontario (EFAO) summer farm tour series and more details can be found on their website. You don't need to be an EFAO member to attend these workshops and tours!

Weekly Share Contents:

Carrots
Green and Yellow Beans
Zucchini
Cucumbers
Cauliflower
Eggplant
Basil
Kale
Storage Tips:

Eggplant: Eggplant, like zucchini, stores best on the countertop rather than in the fridge. Use within 4-5 days for best flavour and texture. 

Kale: Kale is a breeze to store and should last 2 or more weeks in the coldest part of the fridge. Simply wrap tightly in a sealed plastic bag or glass container to prevent wilting.


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