Farm Update 6/27/10

Rain, rain, rain! We finally received some much needed rain! The weather has been very hot, high 90's for the last 2 weeks, and all the rain that has been in the area has completely gone around us! So we are very thankful! Our tomato crop is doing very well and we have been harvesting tomatoes for about a week now, mainly cherry/roma types. We had hoped to offer some regular slicing varieties this week, however we will have to see what happens to the fruits due to the rain we just had. They tend to split with a heavy downpour after period without rain. The tomatoes that do split will still be great for canning! We have planted more corn and beans, probably the final planting for us this season, but soon we should have some fresh sweet corn! We also hope to continue offering potatoes, we'll have to see how muddy it is for this week. All of the new chicks, 100 layers and 200 broilers, have been moved out of the brooders and into their new homes. I think they really enjoy all the grass! Processing day for the next batch of chickens will be on July 6th, if all goes as planned, so if you would like to purchase chickens before they are frozen (same taste either way!-great!) please contact us so we can arrange a time for you to pick up at the farm. All other birds will be available on Tuesday's dropp-off, or at the Boone farmers market on Saturday, or the Blowing Rock market on Thursdays, and at the farm as well! Speaking of Blowing Rock, Keaton and Skylar, our two oldest boys, have been doing really well at the market with their lemonade business! People love it! They are very excited and sales are steadily increasing! Who knows what will come of this venture! Well, we are definitely in for an exciting summer and fall. The new baby is due in August, and Cory is doing very well!

Availability:
New Potatoes - $2.00/lb (red & white, weather permitting, so if its raining a lot, don't get too excited! Accidentally tilled in the purple! oops...)
Onions - $1.50/lb (bulb type - purple, yellow, and white - all are very sweet in cooking!)
Pea Shoots - $3.00/bag (in air tight bags now for better keeping)
Cherry Tomatoes - $3.00/pint
Roma Tomatoes - $3.00/pint (limited availability)
Slicing Tomatoes - $2.00/lb
Yellow Squash - $1.50/lb
Acorn Squash - $1.50/lb (came in early!)
Loose Leaf Lettuce - $2.00/bag (Red Summer Crisp, and Romaine)
Romaine Head Lettuce - $2.00/head
Green Onions - $2.50/bunch
Pastured Chicken - $3.00/lb (pre-order, ready July 6th)
Beets - $3.00/bunch
We still have about 3 turkeys available for pre-order (name on a list), so if you're interested, let us know soon!