Ode to Gertrude | For the love of food
This poem by Celeste Byers was taken from Issue 2 of Lucky Peach. It is dedicated to my pet carrot, Gertrude. A dancing woman with a pierced nose and Tibetan robe taught me to always massage my kale.You are what you eat? You are what you massage. Give your produce some love. Especially that mango grown in Brazil. GET INTIMATE WITH YOUR PLANTS. GIVE
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Start of the Season 2014 Now is the time to Join
Things are really getting going here at The 1780 Farm. Here is a little bit about what is going on right now. New Growth sooner than we think most of our plants will be baby starts in our green house. The squash, kale, onions, beets, lettuces, blueberries, carrots, and strawberries will be lookin good. There will be plenty of eggplant, peas, beans, tomatoes, peppers,
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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES INTERNSHIP
The 1780 farm LLCContact Richard either via e-mail or call 818-929-2901 The 1780 Farm LLC – historical Family Farm.We have a market garden of approx 2 acres, operate a farm stand in season, have U-Pick Blueberries, sell eggs, raise grass fed beef, chicken, Duck and Sheep. We sponsor educational field trips to our farm for the Chesterfield Elementary school which is located walking distance away.We have a beaver pond, 17
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Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities ! Now interviewing for 2012 Summer Internships to start June 1 and end September 1. Earlier start date or longer end time acceptable. Contact Jeanny or Richard for an application or e-mail your particulars to: The1780farm@live.com or : greenbeanjean@hotmail.com The 1780 Farm internship is designed for the individual who desires to learn the ins and outs of running a small, well-diversified farm
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