Farm Update

Jerry with bok choy, and a few of the watermelons showing their stuff

Today I thought I would post a copy of the email that goes out to the people on our email list. The weekly missives are getting longer and longer as more and more crops are ready to harvest. It's awfully quiet without any WWOOFers for the moment, so it's nice that people are still coming to and enjoying the farm.

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Happy August Days to you!

Thanks to the friends and neighbors who helped us make the first day of our U-Pick so successful! On Sunday, at every minute there was at least one person in the field gathering delicious veggies. It was wonderful to see, and in case you missed it, don't worry! Every Tuesday and Sunday morning from 8:00 till noon you'll have another chance to explore the farm and take home some of its treasures. This week, we're also delighted to announce a partnership with our neighbor Carlos Agurto, who will make his wonderful wild-harvested herbs and other aromatic and medicinal treats available to our customers at the farm, and will be bringing produce to the Alturas farmers' market on Saturday mornings. As if you need yet another reason to stop by, we're also going to be trying out "U-Drip" coffee - come make your own perfect cup of delicious, organic coffee to enjoy while you are picking or on your way home.

Here's what's in store for you this week. In addition to the farm and the Alturas Farmer's Market, you can also find Jerry at the Friday afternoon or Saturday morning Farmer's Markets in Cedarville. At the Farmer's Markets, among other delights from Jerry's garden and the farm, you'll find:

* Nini's legendary dumplings, always a top seller!
* Carrots, good for your eyesight and your attitude!
* Jerry's top-secret zucchini bread -- shhhh!
* Crookneck and zucchini squash - yummy!
* Cabbage - time for sauerkraut!
* Peas, delicious peas (shelling and sugar snap)!
* Leeks, a big favorite!
* Tender, delicious lettuce!
* Garlic - is it really as good as 10 mothers?
* Chard, good for your body and soul
* Bok choy - pure deliciousness!

This week at the U-Pick (CR 1 to Fort Bidwell, West on North St, then right on CR 165 - follow the signs), we'll have:

* Bok Choy - who doesn't love it?
* Wonderful herbs and information about herbs from Carlos
* Can you find some pole or bush green beans ready? I bet you can!
* Golden Acres cabbage - wow!
* Leafy green, iceberg and romaine lettuce - oh my!
* Leeks - fun to pick, funner to eat!
* Delicious and fun squash from our friends at Strawfly Farm!
* A couple of cucumbers are ready and waiting for you - get 'em quick, or wait till next week!
* ... and a few special delights from Jerry's Little Greenhouse!

For your information and planning, we're posting some of our current prices on our web site, along with produce prices at our local stores. As always, we thank you for your support and enthusiasm, and encourage you to live well, eat locally, and enjoy these warm days - they're getting shorter and sweeter!