Farm Newsletter: July 2010

Straight nasty out there. What else can you say? The dog days seem especially sweaty this year, but the good news is that the animals are handling it better than any of us.  Last night’s rain was very needed (in case you’re thinking that these newsletters are always about weather, know this- farmers yap/complain about only three things- weather, price of feed, and the government. We’re just doing our best to fit in!)

As frequent visitors to markets have realized, our beef supply has been trickling along for the past few months. But we’re now into loads of fresh beef and this should carry on through the rest of the year. So get the grills going, the beef is just wonderful right now. The pigs too are plentiful, so any barbecue cravings can be easily remedied.

As for the bird zoo- our guys weathered last night’s storm in great fashion. Our poults (baby turkeys) are growing up, the keets (baby guinea fowl) are getting bigger/louder, and even the gosslings (baby geese) are rocking out. In addition to the ducks and chickens around here, the bird sanctuary is a great visit for the kids. Lastly, eight lambs have dropped, and we’re expecting 2-4 more.

Thanks for visiting us in Carrboro, Saxapahaw, and in Greensboro for our markets. We’re now going to Greensboro most weeks (having said that, we’re not going tomorrow) and even have our own table (by the atm machine). We’d love to see more of you out here at the farm, so don’t forget our store hours- Thursdays 2-6 and Saturdays 10-4. It’s a pretty drive out here no matter where you’re coming from, and we’ll be happy to show you and the family around the farm.

And finally, our gardens have been great. Less tomatoes this year, but great varieties and healthy looking plants. Crazy varieties of eggplant, green beans (that start out purple), herbs, dwindling cukes and squash, okra, chard, peppers, onions, and garlic. And most excitingly, melons are just around the corner!

We hope all of our friends are well,

Cane Creekers