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What's in the Boxes
Large ShareBox
Beets Broccolini Carrots Chard Fennel Kale Lettuce Onions, green Peppers, Padron Summer Squash Sungold Cherry Tomatoes Sweet Peppers Strawberries Medium ShareBox
Beets Broccolini Carrots Kale Onions, green Peppers, Padron Spinach Summer Squash Sungold Cherry Tomatoes Sweet Peppers Small ShareBox
Beets
Broccolini
Carrots
Chard
Onions, green
Peppers, Padron
Spinach
Summer Squash
Sungold Cherry Tomatoes
Sweet Peppers
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Discovery Program Dinner & Silent AuctionSlice - 5th Annual Dinner on the Farm
Special Discount for CSA Members
On September 14th, 2013, the Live Earth Farm Discovery Program will host Slice, our 5th Annual Dinner on the Farm to support hands-on, farming programs for kids of all ages. We will celebrate Apples and Agriculture in the Pajaro Valley with local food, wine, live music, an auction and great company! The outstanding Chefs Jonathan Miller of Eat Right at Home, and Rebecca Mastoris and Karen Haralson of Vibrant Foods Catering will tantalize your taste buds with a gourmet, multi-course meal featuring sustainable Monterey Bay area farms. We are also pleased to present a children's program. Partake in farm fresh fare while together, we build the future of healthy children, farms and communities.We would like to extend a special invitation to Live Earth Farm CSA Members to attend Slice on September 14th for a discounted price. For two weeks - from July 30th to August 13th - CSA members will enjoy 10% off tickets to Slice.
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Crop & Field NotesA Farmer's Pleasures
It's a dance - I check on crops daily, sometimes even more often, to assess both quality and quantity to project and spread the harvest for our weekly commitments to the CSA, farmer's markets, and wholesale accounts. A field-walk of course involves a lot of sampling, and right now there is a lot to snack on. At this time of year a field-walk will leave me stuffed with no need to go home to prepare lunch.
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Farmers Market Pop-Up BreakfastJoin Farmer Tom
Sunday, August 3rd at Scotts Valley Market
Chef Kevin Koebel of Local Fatt and the new Half Moon Bay eatery Ground Up is known for his creativity, knowledge and enthusiasm when it comes to fresh, local produce. Sunday's meal will truly boast the bounty of peak season in our region, showing off a treasure trove of tomatoes, berries, greens and Monterey Bay caught fresh fish. A unique opportunity, Tom Broz of Live Earth Farm and Hans Haveman of H and H Fresh Fish will talk with guests during the event, providing a behind the scenes peak into the origins of the meal they sit down to eat.
For more information and a full calendar of events please visit: www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org/campaigns/pop-up-breakfast/ |
Community NoteWorkplace CSA
Convenience makes a big difference in today's busy world, so we are looking to expand our CSA program to include Workplace CSA locations. Want to get your share delivered to your place of business? We are seeking individuals in our community to become sponsors for Workplace CSA locations. This could be as little as putting us in touch with the right person, to being the host of a location at your place of employment.
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Community Farm DayDry-farmed Tomato U-Harvest |
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Upcoming Workshops at the Farm
 Want to learn how to make cheese, pickles, jams, and other preserves? Happy Girl Kitchen, the wonderful folks who preserve the summer goodness from the farm for us to enjoy during the winter season, holds monthly workshops at the farm. The last one will be held on August 10th. Check it out by clicking on the link below August 10th - Preserving Tomatoes |
Our Farm Stand is Open
Come visit the Farm on a Saturday and go home with fresh produce. Our Farm Stand is open Saturday's from 10am - 3pm at our Green Valley Barn at 1275 Green Valley Rd near Watsonville.
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