Knifong Family Farms: July 2010

Saturday, July 10, 2010

First Boxes of the Season

Summer is finally here. The weather is warm, the plants are growing and we are excited to meet all the new customers as well as visit with our friends from last year. Each week will bring new vegetables and since I'm traveling back and forth to Eastern Oregon to care for my mom, we are able to pick up a few surprises from there-like peaches this week!

Sunday, July 4, 2010

We will finally start the season!!!

Tomorrow, Monday July 5th, we will start the season with the first boxes. Several people are out of town for the 4th but we hope to contact as many Monday people as we can. Not to worry, we'll get boxes out to everyone this week. The weather is supposed to remain warm and dry for the next couple weeks so we are optimistic about the season. Happy 4th of July!!

CSA Details:

FARMING PRACTICES: We do not use any pesticides or herbicides. We use compost, compost tea, soft rock phosphate, lime and other biological additives that are consistent with sustainable farming practices. We drip irrigate and plant grass between the rows to conserve water.

DATES: June 4 through November 1

Share boxes come in two sizes: A box for a family of two costing $20 a week and a box for a family of four or more for $25 a week, paid on a monthly basis.

$50 deposit to reserve your share plus $100/80 for the first month is due at sign up. (first check $150/130) The $5o deposit will be deducted off the last month.

PICK-UP: Tuesday through Friday between the hours of 11 and 1pm. Select the day of the week that works best for you at sign up. Evening pickup by special arrangement. Home delivery in the Gresham and Sandy area for additional charge.

WHAT YOU'LL GET: In June we will start with a variety of lettuces, pea pods, spinach, kale, green onions, and other cool weather crops like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and swiss chard. In July we will expand the selection of veggies as the summer progresses to include beans, beets, carrots, summer squash, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes and herbs like cilantro, basil and parsley. Late summer and fall we will add corn, several varieties of squash, pumpkins and potatoes. Each week will be different and we will include cut flowers and/or berries as they become available.

You will love our produce!

If you have questions, email us at PKnifong@msn.com or call and leave a message at 503-504-4710

To join our CSA, send a check made out to Pam Knifong, 33907 SE Carpenter Lane, Gresham, Oregon 97080 and mark 2013 CSA in the memo line. Please select a day of the week for your pick up day.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

First Boxes of the Season

Sunday, July 4, 2010

We will finally start the season!!!

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