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Packing Slip, Week 14, Wednesday Bag, September 22, 2021

Packing Slip, Week 14, Wednesday Bag, September 22, 2021 Basil – sweet (25g)$4.00 Beans – runner (250g)$5.00 English Cucumber- large$3.00 Fava Beans  500g$5.00 Garlic – 1  large, 1 medium, and 1 small$6.00 Green Onions – bunch of 3$3.00 Hot pepper … Continue reading

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Packing Slip, Week 16, Wednesday Bag, October 7, 2020

Packing Slip, Week 16, Wednesday Bag, October 7, 2020 Basil – 25g $4.00 Carrots – bunch $4.00 Corn (3 ears) $2.00 Fava beans – 500g $5.00 Green Onions – bunch $3.00 Kale – 300g Siberian $6.00 New Potatoes – pink … Continue reading

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Packing Slip, Week 11, Monday Bag, August 31, 2020

Packing Slip, Week 11, Monday Bag, August 31, 2020 Broccoli, Cauliflower, or Kohlrabi $4.00 Cucumbers – medium and large $5.00 Fennel – large bulb $5.00 Garlic – medium bulb $2.00 Green Onions – bunch of 3 $3.00 Kale – 500g … Continue reading

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Packing Slip, Week 4, Wednesday Bag, July 15, 2020

Packing Slip, Week 4, Wednesday Bag, July 15, 2020 Arugula (100g) $5.00 Garlic Scapes (bunch of 5) $3.00 Green onions – bunch of three $3.00 Herb – mint (either spearmint or Moroccan mint) $3.50 Kale – 300g $6.00 Pea Shoots … Continue reading

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Packing Slip, Week 2, Smaller Bag, July 4, 2018

Packing Slip, Week 2, Smaller Bag, July 4, 2018 Chinese Cabbage (average wt = 1.0 kg) $7.50 Green Onions – bunch $3.00 Lettuce – 1 heads $3.00 Rhubarb (500g) $5.00 Spinach (some stems – 300g) $6.00 Sugar Snap Peas (200g) … Continue reading

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FARM NOTES: Wednesday, August 29, 2018

FARM NOTES: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz Contact Us Before 5:00 pm. House Phone: 895-2884. Leave Message Pick-UP Places and Time: 6 – 6:30 Mun Science Building Parking Lot or Organic Farm: 5:30 – 7:30; other … Continue reading

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FARM NOTES: Wednesday, August 22, 2018

FARM NOTES: Wednesday, August 22, 2018 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz Contact Us Before 5:00 pm. House Phone: 895-2884. Leave Message Pick-UP Places and Time: 6 – 6:30 Mun Science Building Parking Lot or Organic Farm: 5:30 – 7:30; other … Continue reading

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FARM NOTES: Wednesday, August 8, 2018

FARM NOTES: Wednesday, August 8, 2018. CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz Contact Us Before 5:00 pm. House Phone: 895-2884. Leave Message Pick-UP Places and Time: 6 – 6:30 Mun Science Building Parking Lot or Organic Farm: 5:30 – 7:30; other … Continue reading

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FARM NOTES: Wednesday, July 25, 2018

FARM NOTES: Wednesday, July 25, 2018. CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz Contact Us Before 5:00 pm. House Phone: 895-2884. Leave Message Pick-UP Places and Time: 6 – 6:30 Mun Science Building Parking Lot or Organic Farm: 5:30 – 7:30; other … Continue reading

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Farm Notes – Week 4 – 2018

FARM NOTES: Wednesday, July 18, 2018. CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz Contact Us Before 5:00 pm. House Phone: 895-2884. Leave Message Pick-UP Places and Time: 6 – 6:30 Mun Science Building Parking Lot or Organic Farm: 5:30 – 8:00; other … Continue reading

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Week 3 – Farm Notes – 2018

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Packing Slip, Week 2, Smaller Bag, July 4, 2018

Packing Slip, Week 2, Smaller Bag, July 4, 2018 Pot Pouri: either arugula (150g), spinach (200g), or braising mix (180g) $6.00 Chinese Cabbage (average wt = 1.0 kg) $7.00 Lettuce – 2 heads $7.00 Radish bunch (at least 5) $2.50 … Continue reading

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Packing Slip, Week 2, Larger Bag, July 4, 2018

Packing Slip, Week 2, Larger Bag, July 4, 2018 Pot Pouri: either arugula (150g), spinach (200g), or braising mix (180g) $6.00 Chinese Cabbage (average wt = 1.0 kg) $7.00 Kale – baby (200g) $6.00 Lettuce – 2 heads $7.00 Radish … Continue reading

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Week 1 Farm Notes – 2018

FARM NOTES: Introduction to Farm Notes: Week of June 25, 2018. CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz Contact Us Before 5:00 pm. House Phone: 895-2884. Leave Message Pick-UP Places and Time: 6 – 6:30 Mun Science Building Parking Lot or Organic … Continue reading

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ORGANIC FARM NOTES: WEEK 1. July 2 – 6 2016: Smaller or Larger Bag

ORGANIC FARM NOTES: WEEK 1. July 2 – 6 2016: Smaller or Larger Bag Veggie Coop Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz. Drop-Off is at 6 p.m.at the Science Building Parking Lot. If you are not able to pick-up on time, please phone … Continue reading

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ORGANIC FARM NOTES: WEEK 3. July 11 – 15 2016: Smaller or Larger Bag

ORGANIC FARM NOTES: WEEK 3. July 11 – 15 2016: Smaller or Larger Bag. Veggie Membership Coordinator is Mike Rabinowitz. (Cell: 749-7300, Home: 895-2884) Pick up is 6 p.m. Science Building Parking Lot at MUN. Go through the underpass which … Continue reading

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WEEK 06: FARM NOTES: August 2 – 9, 2015 (Small and Large Groups)

CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz Before 5:00 pm. House Phone: 895-2884. Leave Message Tuesdays:          Oz Cell:            689-7693       6–6:30 pm. Wednesdays:    Mike’s Cell:     749-2884      6–6:30 pm. Things are pretty hectic these days. Mike … Continue reading

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Packing Slip, Week 06, Smaller Bag, August 4, 2015

Garlic Scapes – bunch of 6    $3.00 Green Onions – bunch    $2.50 Lettuce mix (250g bag)    $7.00 Oregano – bunch    $3.00 Pea Shoots (100g  bag)    $8.00 Kohlrabi    $3.00 Swiss Chard (300g)    $5.00 Total           $ 31.50

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Packing Slip, Week 03, Smaller Bag, July 14, 2015

Packing Slip, Week 3, Smaller Bag, July 14, 2015 Green Onions – bunch $2.50 Herb Bouquet – Chives, Lemon Balm, and Parsley $4.00 Lettuce head – Varied $3.00 Kale – 400g $6.00 Rhubarb – 500g $4.00 Sugar Snap Peas (125g) … Continue reading

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WEEK 05: FARM NOTES: July 26 – 31, 2015 (Small and Large Groups)

CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz Before 5:00 p.m. House Phone: 895-2884. Leave Message Tuesdays:           Oz Cell:           689-7693    6 – 6:30  pm Wednesdays:     Mike’s Cell:     749-2884   6 – 6:30. pm Mike reminds us that he will try to get … Continue reading

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WEEK 03 & 04: FARM NOTES: July 12 – 25, 2015 (Small and Large Groups)

CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz Before 5:00 p.m. House Phone: 895-2884. Leave Message Tuesdays:          Oz Cell:  Phone:  689-7693   6–6:30 pm Wednesdays:     Mike’s Cell:         749-2884   6–6:30 pm IF YOU ARE A NEW MEMBER,  PLEASE READ, WEEK 1 … Continue reading

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Packing Slip, Week 03, Smaller Bag, July 14, 2015

Green Onions – bunch $2.50 Herb Bouquet – Chives, Lemon Balm, and Parsley $4.00 Lettuce head – Varied $3.00 Kale – 400g $6.00 Rhubarb – 500g $4.00 Sugar Snap Peas (125g) $2.75 Total $22.25 Notes 1. Lemon Balm can be … Continue reading

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Packing Slip, Week 02, Larger Bag, July 8, 2015

Bibb Lettuce (250g bag) $6.00 Chinese Cabbage (1.3kg average) $8.00 Green Onions – bunch $2.50 Kale – 400g $6.00 Lettuce head – one large $5.00 Oregano – bunch $3.00 Pea shoots (70g) $5.50 Sugar Snap Peas (150g) $3.50 Total $39.50

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WEEK 02: FARM NOTES: July 6 – July 10, 2015 ( Small and Large Groups)

CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator:  Mike Rabinowitz  Before 5:00 p.m.  House Phone: 895-2884. Leave Message Tuesdays: Oz Cell:     Phone: 689-7693      6:00–6:30 p.m. Wednesdays:     Mike’s Cell: 749-2884      6:00–6:30. p.m. Our apologies to returning members, who have already learned this mantra! Mike sends an … Continue reading

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Packing Slip, Week 01, Larger Bag, June 30, 2015

Chinese Cabbage (1.4kg average) $8.50 Chives – bunch $3.00 Green Garlic – bunch $3.50 Green Onions – bunch $2.50 Lettuce heads – two $6.00 Rhubarb (500g) $4.00 Snow Peas (100g) $2.25 Sugar Snap Peas (100g) $2.25 Total $32.00 Notes 1. … Continue reading

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WEEK 01: FARM NOTES: June 30 – July 1, 2015 ( Small and Large Groups)

Veggie Coop Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz. Small Bag Pick-Up on Tuesdays; Large Bag Pick-Up on Wednesdays. Mike usually leads both pick-ups, but this year, he will not be there on Tuesday. The Tuesday helpers are: Oz Rabinowitz and Alice Nosseareau or … Continue reading

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Kitchen Notes: Soups

Catherine Mah A lot of the magic in delicious vegetable cookery comes from layering of flavours and textures. Just as plain cakes can be made memorable by changing the layers of fruits, icings, fillings, and other accompaniments, so too can many vegetable-only dishes … Continue reading

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FARM NOTES: WEEK 9: August 24 – 30, 2014

ORGANIC FARM NOTES: WEEK 9: August 24 – 30, 2014 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz Farm/House Phone. ( 895-2884) Call before 5:15. Leave a message. During Pick-Up from 6 – 6:30 p.m. Cell Phone: 749-2884 (not answered at other times.) … Continue reading

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FARM NOTES: WEEK 8: August 18 – 23, 2014

ORGANIC FARM NOTES: WEEK 8: August 18 – 23, 2014 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz Farm/House Phone. ( 895-2884) Call before 5:15. Leave a message. During Pick-Up from 6 – 6:30 p.m. Cell Phone: 749-2884 (not answered at other times.) … Continue reading

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FARM NOTES: WEEK 7: August 10-16, 2014

CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz: Farm/House Phone. ( 895-2884) Before 5:30 Leave a message. Cell Phone at Pick-Up. 749-2884. 6 -6:30 p.m. Please note: Mike has this cell phone at pick-up only. It is usually not answered at other times. … Continue reading

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FARM NOTES: Week 6: August 3 – 9, 2014

ORGANIC FARM NOTES: WEEK 6: August 3 – 9, 2014 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz: Farm/House Phone. ( 895-2884) Before 5:30 Leave a message. Cell Phone at Pick-Up. 749-2884. 6 -6:30 p.m. Please note: Mike has this cell phone at … Continue reading

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FARM NOTES: Week 5, July 27-August 2 2014

ORGANIC FARM NOTES: WEEK 5: July 27 – August 2 , 2014 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz: Farm/House Phone. ( 895-2884) Before 5:30 Leave a message. Cell Phone at Pick-Up. 749-2884. 6 -6:30 p.m. Please note: Mike has this cell … Continue reading

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FARM NOTES: Week 4: July 20-26, 2014

ORGANIC FARM NOTES: WEEK 4: July 20 – 26, 2014 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz: House Phone: Before 5:30. 895-2884 Cell: 5:30 – 6:30. 759-2884 Pick ups Time: 6 – 6:30 p.m. Overview! Good Job! Getting there on time and … Continue reading

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FARM NOTES: WEEK 3: July 13- 19, 2014

FARM NOTES: WEEK 3: July 13- 19, 2014 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz: House Phone: Before 5:30. 895-2884 Cell: 5:30 – 6:30. 759-2884 Pick up Time: 6 – 6:30 p.m. Things are going well. Messages seem to be coming in … Continue reading

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FARM NOTES: Week 2: July 6 – 12, 2014

FARM NOTES: Week 2: July 6 – 12, 2014 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz: House Phone: Before 5:30. 895-2884 Mike’s Cell: 6 – 6:30. 749-0561. Please note: The Cell Phone is on loan from our daughter. Number will not be … Continue reading

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FARM NOTES: Week 1, June 30 – July 2 2014

WEEK 1: FARM NOTES:  June 30 – July 2, 2014 Veggie Coop coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz.  Pick-up  is 6 p.m. at the MUN Science Building parking Lot. Drive through the underpass and look ahead. You will see people congregating around the … Continue reading

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Packing Slip: Week 13, Larger Bag, September 18, 2013

Packing Slip, Week 13, Larger Bag, September 18, 2013 Garlic – 3 small bulbs $2.00 Herb Bouquet (cilantro and rosemary for Tromboncino soup) $3.00 Onions (red and yellow) – 1 kg $7.00 Peppers – Hot (1 large, 1 medium, and … Continue reading

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Packing Slip: Week 12, Smaller Bag, September 9, 2013

Packing Slip, Week 12, Smaller Bag, September 9, 2013 Basil – 50g $5.00 Hot Pepper (1 large or two medium) The red peppers are                   paprikas (the seeds are hot but the peppers                   are mild. $1.50 Lettuce Mix (large … Continue reading

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Farm Notes – Week 10, August 26, 2013

Farm Notes – Week 10, August 26, 2013   CONTACT IONFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz: Before 5:30. 895-2884. Farm Cell: 6 – 6:30 p.m. 749-2884. (Please note number change for farm cell.)   TAIL GATE SALES. Most members know that Tail … Continue reading

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Farm Notes – Week 9, August 18, 2013

Farm Notes – Week 9, August 18, 2013   CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz: House Phone: Before 5:30. 895-2884 Farm Cell: 6 – 6:30 p.m. 749-2884 (Please note number change for farm cell.)   What if it is raining? We … Continue reading

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Farm Notes – Week 8, August 11, 2013

Farm Notes – Week 8, August 11, 2013 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz: House Phone: Before 5:30. 895-2884 Farm Cell: 6 – 6:30 p.m. 749-2884 (Please note number change for farm cell.) Monday Pick-up went like clockwork. One of the … Continue reading

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Farm Notes – Week 7, August 4 2013

FARM NOTES – Week 7, August 4, 2013 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz: House Phone: Before 5:30. 895-2884 Farm Cell: 6 – 6:30 p.m.. 749-2884 From my perspective, pick ups are going well. The messages are coming in on time. … Continue reading

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Farm Notes – Week 6, July 29 2013

Farm Notes – Week 6, July 29 2013 TELLING IT LIKE IT IS!! Having a struggle making it to Pick Up? Phone Veggie Coop Coordinator: Mike Rabionowitz, at the house phone 895-2884 before 5 or the Farm Cell: 689-7693. We … Continue reading

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Farm Notes – Week 5, July 22 2013

Farm Notes – July 22, 2013 Week 5, 2013 Veggie Coop Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz. Drop-off is at 6 pm./ Science Building Parking Lot. MUN. If you are not able to pick-up on time, please phone Mike by 5 pm. On … Continue reading

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Farm Notes – Week 4, July 15 2013

Farm Notes – Week 4, July 15, 2013 Veggie Coop Farm Notes COORDINATOR: MIKE RABINOWITZ If you can’t pick up on time at MUN before 6:30, let us know by calling the house phone (895-2884) in Portugal Cove by 5 … Continue reading

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Farm Notes – Week 3, July 8 2013

Farm Notes – Week 3, July 8, 2013 Veggie Coop Farm Notes COORDINATOR: MIKE RABINOWITZ If you can’t make it to pick up at MUN, let us know as early as possible by calling the house phone at: 895-2884 or … Continue reading

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Farm Notes – Week 2, July 1 2013

Veggie Coop Farm Notes WEEK 2: July 1, 2013   WHAT TO DO IF YOU CAN’T MAKE PICK UP! Please e-mail Mike ahead of time or call the house (895-2884) or Farm Cell: 689-7693 before 5 pm. We will leave … Continue reading

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Farm Notes – Week 1, June 24 2013

Veggie Coop Farm Notes WEEK 1: June 24, 2013 THE BASICS Welcome new and returning members. If you are an “old” member, you will want to skip this first piece which tells the rules of the game. You may need … Continue reading

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Harvest List

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Farm Notes – Aug. 20-27, 2012

Week 8: August 20 and Week 9: August 27, 2012 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz: House Phone: Before 5:30. 895-2884 Farm Cell: 6 – 6:30 p.m., 689-7693 THE GOOD NEWS AND THE BAD NEWS! These notes cover two weeks. The … Continue reading

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Week 6: Part 2 (Larger Bag Additions)

August 8, 2012 Additional Ideas for Wednesday Bags. Pea Shoots, Micro-Mix and Gooseberries! Pea Shoots and Micro-Mix are unique products to the Organic Farm. They are known for their vitamins, especially A and C . Sprinkle pea shoots or micro-mix … Continue reading

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Farm Notes – Aug. 6, 2012

Week 6: August 5, 2012 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz: House Phone: Before 5:30. 895-2884 Farm Cell: 6 – 6:30 p.m, 689-7693 WEEK 6 – ALREADY! By now you know the routine and phone numbers. If we don’t hear from … Continue reading

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Farm Notes – July 22-29, 2012

Week 4: July 22, 2012/ Week 5: July 29, 2012 The first set of Farm Notes were not finished until late in the week, so these will cover two weeks. I am going to Toronto early Sunday, to attend a … Continue reading

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Farm Notes – July 16, 2012

Week 3: July 16, 2012 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz: House Phone: Before 5:30. 895-2884 Farm Cell: 6 – 6:30 p.m., 689-7693 Mike sent an e-mail reminder to everyone the evening before. The List of veggies that are in the … Continue reading

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Farm Notes – July 9, 2012

WEEK 2 Veggie Coop Notes Veggie Coop Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz. Drop-off is at 6 p.m. Science Building Parking Lot. If you are running late, because you had to pick up at the Soccer Game of some other important thing, please … Continue reading

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Farm Notes – July 2, 2012

WEEK 1 WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CANVAS VEGGIE COOP BAGS? For the first several years, we had large canvas bags made locally, with the farm logo. Each member purchased two bags at a cost of $20.00 each, at the beginning … Continue reading

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