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Austin 2016 Summer Farm Share/CSA – Week 6

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Mark

All the new turkeys made it through the week.  They’re growing and trying to fly.  We’ll move them out to the pasture coop next week.  It’s shaded and offers protection from chicken hawks and owls.   In a few more … Continue reading →

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Austin 2016 Summer Farm Share/CSA – Week 5

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Mark

The turkeys arrived safe and sound and are settling in well.  Three of the original 16 have died, which is about the usual attrition rate the first week, unfortunately.  A fourth is growing slowly but is eating OK so hopefully … Continue reading →

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Austin 2016 Summer Farm Share/CSA – Week 4

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Mark

We’re expecting our turkey poults to arrive this week.  They are of various heritage breeds and should be just days old when they arrive – in the mail!  Hopefully we’ll have a photo next week.  After these are a few … Continue reading →

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Austin 2016 Summer CSA/Farm Share – Week 3

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Mark

This week we’re having a “Five Day Farm Feast”.  Our goal is to eat from our farm’s produce, eggs, and meats as much as possible, making everything from scratch for five days.  Breads, sauces, pestos, yogurt, sour cream, cheese – … Continue reading →

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The Third Plate – Book Review

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Mark

In The Third Plate: Field Notes on the Future of Food, author and chef Dan Barber shares his insights into the global food ecosystem. Barber’s compelling stories are rich in history and read somewhat like a mystery, as he takes the … Continue reading →

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Austin 2016 Summer CSA/Farm Share – Week 2

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Mark

As hoped, we received our beef back from the butcher last week.  So we have plenty of ground beef and bones for broth to share with members.  We have limited amounts available to others.  We’re also hoping to begin raising … Continue reading →

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Austin 2016 Summer CSA/Farm Share – Week 1

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Mark

This is the first week of our Summer season and the weather seems to have changed seasons as well – from cool and rainy last week to warm and sunny this week.  Remember we have eggs, ground beef, and flower … Continue reading →

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