Monthly Archives: November 2011

Planting has begun at our new Farm!

The lettuce is ready to harvest! This may seem like a late start but is actually the environmentally friendly start of its season in this region. Instead of trying to extend its growing season we have decided to grow it … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving from our Farmily to yours…

As a community supported farm we are inherently thankful for our many members and supporters who believe in organic, believe in sustainable, believe in community, and believe in us. It is during this time, and in solidarity with our Sweetwater … Continue reading

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Sweetwater Rakes in Awards

Sweetwater Organic Community Farm has been honored to be the recipient of two local prestigious awards. On August 17, WMNF awarded the Peace and Humanity Award to Sweetwater. In October, Sweetwater was recognized as the top agricultural business by Hillsborough … Continue reading

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Where’s the lettuce?

Peaceful Greetings This year we started the lettuce seeds later in the season in order to avoid bolting (early flowering in response to heat), and early fall aphid attacks. Right now the lettuce is growing very healthy and happy in … Continue reading

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One week under our belts.

Peaceful Greetings: We had a great first week of the harvest season, wonderful weather and lots of nice people. Thanks to all who came out to help us harvest and wash vegetables, your help is very necessary and appreciated. Every … Continue reading

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Let the shares begin!

To me, it seems as though the summer has flown by.  But ask one of our hardworking farmers about their summer, and they’ll tell  you it was one of the longest.  Thankfully, all of their hard work is about to … Continue reading

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