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New Year message from our Founder

Happy New Year 2014 to all of our farm supporters. It is really hard to believe that we are entering our 22nd year. From that small dream back in February 1993, the seed was planted that has nourished so many … Continue reading

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Happy Holidays

The Tomatoes and Bell Peppers have been the wildcard this season. Who else is amazed in the abundance they are still producing? Those Nightshades had a rough go with the rains, the heat (along with it’s vicious side-kick, uber-pests), the … Continue reading

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St Pete CSA pick-up is back!

Move over kale chips, because Kohlrabi is back in the share this week! Not only great in stir fries or soups, Kohlrabi is a fantastic chip alternative. Just thinly slice the globe, brush on olive oil, sprinkle on some salt, … Continue reading

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‘Tis the Season

Mustards are magnificent, and we are going to unleash two of these nutrient powerhouses in the share this week. Tatsoi, also know as Spinach Mustard or Spoon Mustard, as well as Mustard Greens contain Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Folate, and … Continue reading

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Staying on schedule helps us all

Welcome back scallions to the share this week! Like onions, garlic, and shallots–scallions are a part of the Allium family. Scallions are perfect for chopping into a salad, fermenting with other winter vegetables, and of course–spicing up a stir fry. … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving

After a soggy start, our fields are dry and the crops are popping out of the ground with gusto! Has anyone else noticed the triumphant tomatoes this season? We are thrilled that the farm team decided to plant tomatoes this … Continue reading

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Congratulations to our Video Winner!

I hope you will take a few minutes to enjoy this amazing video submitted by our #Giving Tuesday Video Contest Winner – Meredith Bogush. We asked folks to make a short video about “What Sweetwater means to You.” We gave … Continue reading

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CSA Pick-Ups Begin!

There is a nip in the air and it actually feels like Fall, making it perfect weather to pick up your first CSA Membership “share” of fresh organic veggies from the Farm.  This week Full Members and “Week A” Half … Continue reading

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The Farmers’ Market is Back!

This Sunday the 3rd marks the beginning of Sweetwater’s seasonal Farmers’ Market.  From now until the start of Summer, our Farm Community hosts a weekly Sunday Market full of healthy, natural, outdoor fun.  Our Market was started years ago with … Continue reading

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Sum-sum-Summertime

Greetings Farm Friends!  The team at Sweewater hopes that everyone has been enjoying the humid Florida summer as much as we are!  During our off-season in the Summertime our scaled-back farm team works on maintenance projects so that we are … Continue reading

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