It is only two weeks until Thanksgiving! How time gets gone when you are busy. Here at the farm chores have slowed just a bit and we can begin to reflect on the season and think about making plans for next year. Part of our reflection will be thankfulness for the past growing season and the continuing success at the farmers market.
The political season is over and we are probably all glad the TV ads are gone. But there are still issues that need addressing in a political way. One of those has to do with influencing government policies concerning industrial verses sustainable agriculture. An effort worthy of attention is called a “declaration for healthy food and agriculture.” Initiated by Roots of Change and Slow Food USA, this document is to be presented to Congress after being circulated around the country gathering signatures. It begins: “We, the undersigned, believe that a healthy food system is necessary to meet the urgent challenges of our time. Behind us stands a half-century of industrialized food production underwritten by cheap fossil fuels, abundant land and water resources…Ahead lie rising energy and food costs, a changing climate, declining water supplies, a growing population, and the paradox of widespread hunger and obesity.” The entire petition may be viewed at www.fooddeclaration.org. You also may sign the document, leave comments, and find further information.
Our fall crops continue to be turnip greens and roots, curly mustard, two kinds of kale, and arugula. We still have a few heirloom pie pumpkins and limited amounts of persimmon pulp.
We are well supplied with Grass-fed Jersey Beef. The various cuts with approximate prices may be viewed on our website listed at the bottom.
Homegrown Pork consists of mild and hot bulk (1 lb.) breakfast sausage, mild and sweet Italian link sausage, shoulder and ham roasts, and some pork chops.
Our 20% discount on our pasture raised chicken has worked well and we are going to extend the sale for the next two weeks if supplies last. We have a few large ones (5 to 6 lbs.) which might fit well into your Thanksgiving holiday plans.
Our schedule at the Triad Farmers Market continues to be Friday (9:00 until 3:00) and Saturday (8:00 until 4:00).
Although the weatherman is calling for rain this weekend we will be open for business as usual and hope that you will come on out to see us. Business has been good so we will be ready to serve you in spite of clouds or rain.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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