By host on 6/19/2009

Commissioners:

Was the Clark County Urban Livestock Task Force charged with finding a proactive way of handling manure issues created by irresponsible horse owners? Really?

If so, then why did the ULTF create such an invasive, ponderous ordinance regulating such a variety of animal species ... Read More »

By host on 6/10/2009

2009 CSA Season Starts

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By host on 5/23/2009

Doctors Warn: Avoid Genetically Modified Food

By Jeffrey M. Smith

On May 19th, 2009, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) called on “Physicians to educate their patients, the medical community, and the public to avoid GM (genetically modified) foods when possible and provide educational materials concerning GM foods and health risks.”  They called for a moratorium on GM foods, long-term independent studies, and labeling. AAEM’s position paper stated, “Several animal studies indicate serious health risks associated with GM food,” including infertility, immune problems, accelerated aging, insulin regulation, and changes in major organs and the gastrointestinal system. They conclude, “There is more than a casual association between GM foods and adverse health effects. There is causation,” as defined by recognized scientific cr ... Read More »

By host on 5/23/2009

   Rejoice! The sun came out of hiding (albeit temporarily) and the veggies are unfurling their leaves toward the sky. Planting and weeding are going quite well, thank you. 

   

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By host on 4/15/2009

 The following article was printed in this week's "Latin American Herald Tribune."

BUENOS AIRES – The herbicide Roundup (Glyphosphate) used on genetically modified soy – Argentina’s main crop – could cause brain, intestinal and heart defects in fetuses, according to the results of a scientific investigation released Monday.

Although the study “used amphibian embryos,” the results “are completely comparable to what would happen in the development of a human embryo,” embryology professor Andres Carrasco, one of the study’s authors, stated.

“The noteworthy thing is that there are no studies of embryos on ... Read More »

By host on 3/17/2009

To the land developers and elected naysayers who’ve repeatedly declared that farming in Clark County is dead, here’s something organic to chew on:

In the past 4 years, the number of CSA farms in the Vancouver area has grown from 4 to at least 20. In a county whose population is well above 400,000 souls (most of whom eat regularly) I can comfortably predict that this number will continue to increase.

CSA is one of the most direct routes from field to eater. Educated consumers are increasingly demanding exactly this kind of strong link to their food.

In a globalizing economy, food is a basic source of comfort; direct connection to its source is imperative.

Now for an act of shameless self-promotion:

http://columbian.com/article/20090316/NEWS02/703169955/ Read More »

By host on 3/16/2009

The bird sounds to which we awaken each morning remind us that Spring will arrive shortly. In preparation for outdoor planting, Nelson has been very busy in the warmth and shelter of our greenhouse. Flats and flats of seedlings emerge from their toasty planting mix, where they are positioned over the radiant heat of propagation mats. When mature enough and hardened off, they’ll be tucked into the soil of the garden and put down roots. Read More »

By host on 5/27/2008

Hello again, and happy spring! As the start of the season approaches, we wanted to take a few minutes to update our CSA members on the pre-season activities here at the farm.

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By host on 4/28/2008

Like many CSA farms, we start most of our produce from seed, inside a greenhouse. We do this for two reasons. First, we order seed from carefully selected growers in order to obtain high quality seeds in favorites and heirloom varieties. 

 

Second, planting from seed in the protection of the greenhouse gives our veggies a head start. Seeds that are planted directly into cold, wet soil will sometimes rot before they are able to sprout. Similarly, if young plants are set o ... Read More »

By host on 7/21/2007

Saturday is one of our CSA “picking & packing” days, so there is quite a bit more going on in the fields than on some other days. The animals are conscious of the extra movement and respond by becoming more animated than usual.

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