The Farm Report

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Jun 16 2009 LAMB IS BACK This week Ed Carter brought in an impressive assortment of lamb: Kabob pieces, Breakfast Sausages, Lamb Chops, Shoulder Chops, and Leg Steak. They are available in the lower right side of the freezer. New item: Taco shells to fill with your favorite refried beans or spicy burger and top with guacamole, sour cream, and salsa! There are some nice avocados ripening in the produce section.

Feb 16 2009 COOK UP A STORM As I take on my new role as Grocery Manager, I want to thank Nan, Rob, Kara, and Peggy for all their encouragement. They have all been a huge help as I get initiated into the world of grocery ordering and I am very grateful for their support. I will keep the shelves stocked with all the current favorites and add new items as requested. Also my goal is to stock the basic items that a cook would need in order to make a nutritious meal. Things like flours, grains, nuts, seeds, beans, pasta, fresh veggies (of course), cheeses, and frozen meats (beef, pork, and chicken too!). For all of you, who are interested in eating locally, consult the list below. I will amend it each week in order to reflect our inventory. Happy cooking, Donna

Nov 5 2008 Barack Obama is our President!!! THIS IS AN HISTORIC ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR THE WORLD!!! I am so encouraged by this outcome. Through the involvement of millions of people, a man of Kenyan and American heritage has been elected President of the United States of America. I am hopeful because President Obama is sensible. I believe he is motivated by the interests of common people and will, therefore, implement changes that will benefit us all. I am also hopeful because throughout his candidacy he has inspired millions of people to get involved in politics and to educate ourselves on how to participate in our democracy! I've got a lot of learning to do.

Oct 7 2008

Jul 19 2008 In a Local Routine We are getting veggies from Ashfield farmers every Tuesday and I fill in on Fridays with veggies from our farm, as needed. Raspberries and blueberries are delivered every other day. FRESH as can be!

May 18 2008 APPLE BLOSSOM TIME! This year the wild apple trees are loaded with blossoms and their sweet fragrance is a delight. Do take a stroll among them and relax in the freshness of spring!

Mar 24 2008 The Geese are Returning to Ashfield A flock of geese flew over our house this morning on their way to Ashfield Lake. Their distinctive squawk is a welcomed sound along with the chirp of the chickadee perched in the honeysuckle bush. The sun is much brighter and local farmers are busy with the newborn calves, lambs, and goats. I have been snipping away the snarl of grape vines on our arbor, pruning them hard so that they will produce bushels of grapes this fall. We await the spring thaw and the warmth to come in order to plant more blueberry and raspberry bushes and sow the early vegetable seeds in the garden. We all must be patient as we wait for local fruits and veggies.

Feb 19 2008 Fruits, Vegetables and Cardiovascular Disease I have been researching nutritional information this morning and found the website of the Harvard School of Public Health. The following is a quote from there section on fruits and vegetables with respect to cardiovascular disease: "Fruits, Vegetables, and Cardiovascular Disease There is compelling evidence that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. The largest and longest study to date, done as part of the Harvard-based Nurses' Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-up Study, included almost 110,000 men and women whose health and dietary habits were followed for 14 years. The higher the average daily intake of fruits and vegetables, the lower the chances of developing cardiovascular disease. Compared with those in the lowest category of fruit and vegetable intake (less than 1.5 servings a day), those who averaged 8 or more servings a day were 30% less likely to have had a heart attack or stroke.(2) Although all fruits and vegetables likely contribute to this benefit, green leafy vegetables such as lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, and mustard greens; cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, and kale; and citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit (and their juices) make important contributions." www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/fruits.html#references SO COME INTO ELMER'S TO GET YOUR FRUITS AND VEGGIES AND SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS TO KEEP YOU HEALTHY!

Jan 1 1970

Jan 1 1970

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