Monthly Archives: March 2014

Farmworker Awareness Week

It’s National Farmworker Awareness Week! Do you know who your farmer is? This is an significant question to ask yourself as many farmworkers work in hazardous conditions, live in unsafe environments and are not paid a living wage. Know your … Continue reading

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PestoFesto is a wonderful Sponsorship opportunity

Save the date–our 22nd Annual PestoFesto will be held on Saturday, May 3rd! This yearly end of season celebration will have our traditional farm-fresh pesto dinner, sweet treats from Rollin Oats, live music by the Urban Gypsies, Cigar City Beer, … Continue reading

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“Farm Camp” to begin next week!

Hello Farm Friends and Family! I want to take this week’s edition of the newsletter to introduce myself and to write to you about a new and exciting opportunity coming up very soon! My name is Chris, and this season … Continue reading

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Eating fresh? It’s now a SNAP for all at Sweetwater Sunday market

Tampa Bay Times http://www.tampabay.com/news/humaninterest/eating-fresh-its-now-a-snap-for-all-at-sweetwater-sunday-market/2167872 The farm-to-table movement — typically fare for the affluent and for trendy restaurants — is expanding to reach those with limited incomes. • Starting Sunday, food stamps can be used to buy local, organic produce at … Continue reading

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