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Farmer's Corner
Welcome!
Do
you ever take a moment and look back in time to see how things have
changed? I was reading an article in the New York Times dated May 13,
2012 where parents back east were lining up to get their kids in summer
camps at the farm. These different camps basically teach kids where
their food comes from. The article states "children are in an age in
which computer-game-centric children think milk, eggs and potatoes come
from a store." The article also stated that one camp started with five
kids in 2005 and today has several hundred from the ages of 3-12. The
reason for parents wanting their children to go to these camps,
according to the article, was due to the high risk of childhood obesity
and food safety concerns. The article showed pictures of kids picking
veggies, feeding pigs, collecting eggs, and digging in the dirt.
I
would say things have really changed over the last two generations. As I
look back to my childhood feeding pigs and collecting eggs was called
chores and picking veggies getting dinner! Granted I lived on a farm
then as well, but then again a lot of us did. Those that didn't had big
back yards with gardens and their own chicken coops and still did their
chores. We all knew where our food came from because it was our
responsibility to take care of the garden and chickens. I can also say
that there were not many obese kids, just tired ones!
I
think it is great that parents are getting their kids out of the house
and on to the farm. Let's get back to basics and remember what is
important in life.
I
look forward to seeing all of you this week when picking up your CSA
boxes and don't forget to bring the kids to experience the farm. While
you're at it try one of our many selections of CSA add-ons. This week we
will be promoting Straus European Style Lightly Salted Organic Butter.
Stop by for a tasting when you're picking up your CSA box.
Your local farmer,
Sharon Grossi
Valley End Farm
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Sweet Potatoes
Sweet
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