Just a few notes from the farmers from yesterday's run:
Landis Gourmet Mushrooms
* An article in the Salisbury Post has pictures of the operation...very interesting place! http://www.salisburypost.com/area/299517670802691.php
* John is now packaging the mushrooms in reusable blue containers. Please rinse and return these containers at future pickups.
* They are working with NC A&T for expansion into shitakes
Wild Turkey Farms
* Will be participating in the Davidson Farmers' Market (starts May 3) http://downtowndavidson.org/davidson_farmers_market.htm
* Has spring produce in the ground including arugula, greens, cauliflower, and broccoli
* Save your egg cartons, please!
Bird Brain Ranch
* Will be participating in the Davidson Farmers' Market (starts May 3) http://downtowndavidson.org/davidson_farmers_market.htm
* Holding an Open House on April 19th. Speaker from NC State will compare the dinosaur to the ostrich. Lake Norman's only dinosaur farm!
* Is looking into creating raw pet food for BARFers (Bones And Raw Food)
Grateful Growers
* Will be participating in the Davidson Farmers' Market (starts May 3) http://downtowndavidson.org/davidson_farmers_market.htm
* Participating in Taste of the Nation on April 16 in Charlotte
* Is holding spaces in their Chicken Club for us through March 29. This is probably your only opportunity to get locally produced chicken for the next year.
Apple Orchard Farm
* Art just made the apple jelly, so it will take about a week to set/firm up.
* Can sell beef at a reduced rate if a group of you want to go in together on a whole cow; you would receive the meat after it is processed, of course.
* Save your egg cartons, please!
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