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Arguably the greatest hardship facing organic growers is pest control, specifically dealing with insects and disease. The issue is simple: the pests are naturally present, the consumers demand picture-perfect produce, and the organic farmer is left with few pest control resources at his/her…
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Recipe: Roasted Squash with Pears & Cinnamon
Oven roasted squash and pears are a delicious option for the Thanksgiving table or for any autumn evening meal. This recipe comes from Chef Simone Shifnadel’s www.zenbelly.com blog. She has a fantastic new cookbook too! Ingredients 1 acorn or carnival squash 1 tablespoon…
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Fruit and News of the Week: November 10th
THIS WEEK’S FRUIT Warren Pears The Warren pear has a classic European texture – very soft and juicy – with a silky sweetness that avoids the typical grittiness found in most varieties. Fuyu Persimmons The Fuyu has a crisp texture…
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Farm Focus: Frog Hollow Pears in Harvest of the Month
We are very pleased to be partnering with the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) Harvest of the Month program. The program is an initiative of the California Department of Public Health with the goal to increase students’ access to and preference for…
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Fruit and News of the Week: Nov 3rd
THIS WEEK’S FRUIT Warren Pear The Warren pear has a classic European texture – very soft and juicy – with a silky sweetness that avoids the typical grittiness found in most varieties. Fuyu Persimmon The Fuyu has a crisp texture and delicate…
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