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Why May A CSA Be Right For You?

I’ve been buying my produce at grocery stores my whole life, why should I care about a CSA now, you ask? Well… 1. Buying organic produce through a CSA is less expensive than buying at the grocery store, and the … Continue reading

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There’s never a dull moment here at Sweetwater!

There’s never a dull moment here at Sweetwater! In preparation for the next season, seeds have been ordered for planting, and we’re excited to share with you some of the new offerings! Tasty brussel sprouts, snowy eggplants, butternut AND acorn squash, … Continue reading

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Farm Report Things have settled down quite a bit for the summer.  But, that hasn’t stopped the many critters around the farm from living life to the fullest!  Yesterday, a friendly caterpillar reemerged as a beautiful black swallowtail butterfly to … Continue reading

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It’s Not Too Late For The Discount

All returning CSA Members, it’s not too late! You still have the opportunity to renew your CSA Membership for the 2016 – 2017 Season at a discount!  Discount rates end at the end of May, so hurry up and make sure … Continue reading

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Heat Wave!

It’s getting pretty hot!   It’s that time of year in Florida again, when all we can think about is when “winter” will be back again.  We count down the days to the next cool day of the year!   … Continue reading

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New Applicant Time Is Almost Here!

Please be reminded that Sweetwater Farm and Sweetwater Sunday Market will be closed on Easter Sunday on March, 27th!  CSA Sunday pick-ups will be held on Saturday the 26th at the farm.  We hope that you have a fun and … Continue reading

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Sweetwater Members and Supporters: Call to Action

February 16, 2011 Update:  Breaking News! We had a great hearing in front of the Hearing Officer regarding our application for re-zoning. To recap, Sweetwater was issued a code violation based on the current zoning of the property of our … Continue reading

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Greetings Sweetwater Community!

Thank you all for supporting another season of local organic community agriculture.  We are well on our way preparing for the start of yet another great growing season.  For us farmers, the summer season is very short, we have been … Continue reading

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Since 1995 we’ve been a community-supported urban farm in Tampa, Florida. Continue reading

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Good veggie stuff Rainbow carrots Cucumber Zucchini Onion Green peppers Basil Kale Collards Green Romaine Mint Scallions Sunflower stalks Maters Continue reading

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