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Winter Colors and Enriching Radishes

Winter colors are starting to seep into the CSA share these coming weeks. Out in the fields we have the Alcosa Cabbage with its crinkly green leaves and yellow interior, bright orange carrots, blood red beets, and forest green broccoli … Continue reading

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Something About Muir

Arggg, more heavy rain. By more, we estimate we received 5 solid inches at the farm. Luckily at this time of year most of the crops can withstand the mighty deluge we experienced this past week. The greens are among … Continue reading

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Cold Weather Means Sweeter Greens

Notice how sweet that Dino Kale is!  These cool nights are perfect for growing crisp and sweet leafy greens.  In order to survive frosty conditions most greens will convert starch to carbohydrates.  Try eating the Dino Kale raw this week … Continue reading

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The First Harvest

Welcome members new and old to the start of Sweetwater Community Organic Farm’s 22nd CSA season.  I can say with a smile on my face and a sigh of relief that the fields are looking great!  Our rows are bright … Continue reading

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OURganic Farm

Sweetwater Organic Community Farm is just that– an organic farm that is supported by this community. It is not “Sweetwater’s farm,” it is truly OUR community farm. This community supports and adds to the farm through active volunteerism, contributing to … Continue reading

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We did it! And other good farm news.

On August 1st a Friend of the Farm set up a CSA challenge for our farm– to receive 50 CSA memberships in 60 Days to receive a $5000 donation. We are pleased to announce that we beat the challenge with … Continue reading

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A Strong Finish for Farm Camp

Sweetwater Farm Camp 2014 has come to a close, and although we’re sad to see our campers go, we’re also ready to settle back into our Field Trip routine. First and foremost, we want to thank our sponsors for helping … Continue reading

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CSA Membership Drive Challenge

We are only three months away from the start of our 2014-2015 CSA season. Our farm team has been working hard researching new crops to add to the share, developing our crop plan, running Farm Camp and beautifying the grounds … Continue reading

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Payment Plans Now Available!

We are excited to now offer Payment Plans for our CSA memberships! If you haven’t been able to sign up for your 2014-2015 CSA membership yet, you can now hold your place as a CSA member with a down payment. … Continue reading

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Season Finale

The final, crowning week of this season has arrived. This is the last week for CSA pick-ups for the 2013-2014 season and Sunday Market. For our last act this season, remember to come out to our Farmers’ Market this Sunday … Continue reading

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