Category Archives: Around the Farm

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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Renew Your CSA Membership Today!

Farmer Travis and his excellent team have been working very hard this season to grow you the very best produce from our farm!  Renew your membership today to be able to enjoy next season’s harvest at a discount!  If you … Continue reading

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Pay A CSA, Not A Witch!

Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your radishes! It’s a little known fact that in the story of Rapunzel as told by the Brothers Grimm, Rapunzel’s mother’s craving for radishes is responsible for the long-locked blond’s imprisonment in a witch’s tower!  Rapunzel’s … Continue reading

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Paint The Town Purple!

Sweetwater paints the farm in Graffiti! … … Cauliflower, that is!  Spring vegetables are almost in full bloom here at the farm as our practiced farmers prepare to painstakingly pick pretty, purple produce for you to prepare!  But, Graffiti isn’t the … Continue reading

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Hello and Goodbye

Sweetwater’s Celery Queen Caroline Garber!  You know her and you love her…she may have even taught your kids about the importance of farming and eating vegetables!  This month, Caroline will be educating thousands of children as the Florida Department of … Continue reading

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