This entry was posted on 8/31/2007 10:31 AM and is filed under uncategorized.
In Fall, work on the farm starts to heat up just as the weather cools down. Fall is the traditional time of year for building up food supplies to get through the long winter to come. There is no other feeling of security like having a full supply of food. When Thanksgiving arrives on our farm, it is a true feeling of thanks for another successful season and the hope of another to come.
Here is an update on what will be available at our farm to help you get through your long winter. *Chickens are still available every week through October but don't wait until then to stock up. *If you ordered pork, we will start harvesting them in October and November. *Turkeys arrived here at the end of July and are growing nicely so place your turkey orders now to be sure of one for Thanksgiving. *Lamb will be available starting the end of September through December. We will have cuts here at our farm store or you can order halves or whole (see price list page). *We will still be carrying Holben Valley Grass Fed Beef at our store through the fall. We can arrange special orders for quarters or halves if you would like to stock up.
Some fall events you might wish to attend and find out more about local food: *September 14 PASA's annual Harvest Dinner. This is a great event with great food provided by local farmers and the proceeds go to help PASA (Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture) continue their great work of helping farmers and communities create local, sustainable food systems. www.pasafarming.org for more info or ask me when you come to the farm.
*September 22 & 23 The PA Renewable Energy Festival. The 3rd annual Renewable Energy Festival is located at the Kempton Fair Grounds in Berks county and is a great time for the whole family. Their will be a farmers market at the festival sponsored by PASA with local farmers offering their goods including yours truly. Go to www.paenergyfest.com for more info.
We have had a record number of people that came to the farm this year and for that we thank you! The season ain't over yet. Not until the fat farmer sings.
