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Live Earth Farm Community News                                                        Winter Season - Week 5
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What's in the Boxes

Regular ShareBox
Apples, Fuji
Beets
Broccoli
Cabbage, Savoy
Carrots
Cauliflower, Romanesco
Cilantro
Kale
Leeks
Lettuce
Parsnips
Radishes

Small ShareBox
Apples, Fuji
Beets
Broccoli
Cabbage, Savoy
Carrots
Cauliflower, Romanesco
Chard
Lettuce
Parsnips
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Farm News & Tom's Reflections
  
Organic Farming, once considered a fringe, "back to the land", hippie movement is today the fastest growing sector in agriculture.

You and me, we are all stakeholders. We all eat and sit at the same table to figure out this important challenge, maybe the most important - healing our current unsustainable relationship with nature. Our food decisions are meaningful ways to make a difference, whether joining a local farm's CSA, shopping at the farmer's market, making locally sourced menu choices at a restaurant, or simply cooking and sharing a meal at home, these are simple but interconnected food solutions that contribute to a healthier local and regional food web.  In the Celtic tradition, now is the midway point between the winter solstice and spring equinox known as Imbolc, the land is awakening and the power of the sun is growing.  Once again it's time to engage in nature's fertile embrace, to follow her seasonal dance, paying attention to the unique conditions each season offers. The timing of this dance is always tricky, especially with today's increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. The soils should be saturated from winter rains right now, instead, they are dry.  Let's pray for some rain to release the soil's nourishment for life on the surface to grow. 

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CSA Program News

Early Registration Discount on a Traditional Share for 2014 Main Season ends January 31st - That's this Friday! Don't miss out!  

We are starting our 19th growing season, and one of the best and most supportive ways to be a part of the Live Earth Farm experience is by joining the Farm's CSA program. Just last weekend Miriam, a longtime CSA member, raved: "I love the New Choice Share. Nothing is wasted, I can plan my meals ahead of time and the flexibility is worth the extra cost. I will be traveling next week, and don't have to worry about not using my share."

Many members seem to like the Choice Share, so we increased availability. Now is a good time to Sign-up!!!  

 
What can you expect from our CSA program?
  • A diverse selection of Organic, seasonal fruits and vegetables; vibrantly fresh, exceptionally flavorful, delivered weekly to convenient Pick-up Locations
  • Two Seasons - Winter and Main - with Two Share sizes
  • NEW! - Ongoing Membership with a Choice Share
  • Additional Options like: Extra Fruit, Pastured Eggs, Artisanal Bread; a Web Store for more selections
  • Weekly Farm News, Recipes, and Tips & Techniques
  • On-farm Experiences and Educational Programs for all ages: Solstice and Harvest Celebrations, U-Harvest Events, monthly Community Farm Days and Tours

Want to help promote the farm's CSA program?  We just posted a Live Earth Farm CSA Flier on our website which you can now download and use to help us reach out and promote the farm's program. You, our members and friends, are the most convincing and truthful ambassadors of Live Earth Farm. Thank you for your support.

 

Click here to download the PDF of our flier
Click here for info about the Seasons 
Click here for info about the Shares
Click here for FAQs about the Choice Share
Click here for info about the Ongoing Membership Payment Plan

Rebecca's Recipes 

Rebecca Mastoris is a chef/teacher at Bauman College, and a partner with Karen Haralson in Vibrant Foods Catering. Both Karen and Rebecca teach cooking classes here at the Farm and at Let's Cook! Santa Cruz. Go to VibrantFoodsCatering.com for more information and to register.
 

Fresh Cilantro Sauce
Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Walnuts and Dijon Vinaigrette
Roasted Leek Bisque 

Sweet and Sour Savoy Cabbage 

Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Puree 

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