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By freshearthfarms, on April 11th, 2013
By freshearthfarms, on March 23rd, 2013
Here are two side-by-side pictures of our garlic. On the left is from March 23, 2012. On the right March 23, 2013. I think we are a little behind last season…
By freshearthfarms, on January 16th, 2013
 Fresh Earth Farms (www.FreshEarthFarms.com) is a Community Supported Agriculture farm located just east of the Twin Cities (south of Afton). We are seeking an enthusiastic person to assist in the laborious, never-ending task of supplying fresh, wholesome vegetables to our CSA members.
The ideal candidate will have:
An overwhelming interest in sustainable agriculture The ability to lift 50 lbs – over and over and over and over again Experience in farming or farm related work The ability to work independently An enthusiastic attitude Boundless energy The desire
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By freshearthfarms, on December 5th, 2012
Just a reminder that the world will end on December 21, 2012. And so will our Early Bird Special! Sign-up before the apocalypse and get this year’s price for next season’s produce.
By freshearthfarms, on July 6th, 2012
Below is a firsthand description of a member’s day on the farm. I was planning on saving it for the next newsletter but I felt it was best delivered on its own. Perhaps it will encourage others to come out and enjoy a day of fresh air, sunshine and good conversation.
 Last week when I was out at the farm picking up my veggies, I started talking to Chris and Rebecca about my dream of becoming more self-sufficient and growing all or most of my own food at some point
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By freshearthfarms, on March 29th, 2012
 I don’t know if any of you follow the news these days but I must say there is big, BIG news out there, especially in the vegetable world. This is news that dwarfs all other vegetable news. Bigger than a new variety of carrot. Bigger than GMO corn. Almost as big as heat-resistant lettuce. When I first heard it I couldn’t believe my ears. I thought I was dreaming. I thought maybe I was having a stroke and hallucinating. At the very least I thought that I simply misheard
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By freshearthfarms, on January 26th, 2012
 Fresh Earth Farms (www.FreshEarthFarms.com) is a Community Supported Agriculture farm located just east of the Twin Cities (south of Afton). We are seeking an enthusiastic person to assist in the laborious, never-ending task of supplying fresh, wholesome vegetables to our CSA members.
The ideal candidate will have:
An overwhelming interest in sustainable agriculture The ability to lift 50 lbs – over and over and over and over again Experience in farming or farm related work The ability to work independently An enthusiastic attitude Boundless energy The desire to hoe
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By freshearthfarms, on January 19th, 2012
 Shocking. That is the best word I could come up with when I read the article. Absolutely shocking. What article you ask? This article. “College Majors That Are Useless”. Why was I shocked? Because the article claims the most useless degree of all – ahead of even fashion design and theater – is Agriculture. Agriculture is the most useless degree you can get! Yikes! And not only is agriculture useless but so is Animal Science and Horticulture! Useless. Completely, totally useless. I’m shocked!
How can knowing
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By freshearthfarms, on December 9th, 2011
 A couple announcements:
First: we have pricing for the January through June FruitShare. This year we will have 12 pick-ups starting on January 11th. It will end on June 13th. The Summer/Fall FruitShare will start two weeks later on June 27th. This will give us an uninterrupted supply of delicious, certified organic fruit! The price for the Jan-Jun FruitShare is $445. The price for Summer/Fall FruitShare hasn’t been finalized yet. Jan-Jun FruitShare can be picked up at the farm on Wednesdays from 5:00-5:30 pm or by appointment or at
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By freshearthfarms, on November 22nd, 2011
A creative use for excess garlic (is there such a thing as “excess” garlic?) Thanks Val!
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Last week when I was out at the farm picking up my veggies, I started talking to Chris and Rebecca about my dream of becoming more self-sufficient and growing all or most of my own food at some point
