What a beautiful snow this week! And now four days later we have spring-like temperatures. That’s typical for late winter North Carolina weather. We should not get bored although we may be tired of winter.
We have been working in the greenhouse planting seeds and have already planted some early leaf crops in the field. We need a few dry days so we can plant some more early season crops.
A growing body of scientific research indicates organically grown foods have higher concentrations of essential nutrients and antioxidants than conventional…as much as 25% more. This has huge implications for human health and vitality. And the fresher, meaning more local, the better. Artificial fertilizers cause fruits to grow bigger and produce more quantity but the nutrients are diluted. Organic methods produce more quality but perhaps less quantity. For more information visit www.organic-center/science.nutri.php.
Higher quality (nutrient density) along with no chemical pesticides adds value to products grown using organic methods. Better taste and positive environmental impact should also be included in the valuation.
Each Saturday continues to be our market day for the next few weeks. We plan to be at the Piedmont Triad Farmers from 8:00 until 3:00.
We are announcing an early season sale of 10% off all beef and pork products. We will continue the special sale of buy three and get one free on ground beef for this Saturday (7th) only.
We still have some pasture raised chickens and are offering them at a special sale of 25% off the regular price.
There may be a small amount of greens such as collards and kale. We plan to have a bit of upland cress this week.
The chickens are slowly beginning to lay more eggs so we will have a few dozen this week.
The weatherman is promising a spring like day this Saturday so we hope you will get out and enjoy it…and come by the market to visit with us.
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