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Bass Root Farm Mission - We aim to nourish our local community by producing nutrient dense food while striving to be good stewards of the land using sustainable and regenerative farming methods. We want our farm to be a site for learning, sharing, and cultivating wellness, an ideal place that provides a rich quality of life for all living things.
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Notes from the Farm, Issue 4
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Grateful on this Thanksgiving
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As we look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving this year, our hearts are full of gratitude for all the people who helped us during this inaugural year as a farm. To our families, thank you for the sweat equity you put in with installing infrastructure, mowing, sowing, planting, harvesting, and financially and morally supporting this endeavor. You were invaluable in getting our operation in and out of the ground.
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To our customers, thank you for taking the opportunity to try our produce and eggs. We have enjoyed sharing our harvests, exchanging recipe ideas, and getting to know you during your weekly visits. While there are many choices of where to source your food, you have chosen to support a local farm, and for this, we are grateful. Your generosity empowers us to continue growing healthy, nutrient-dense food for you and your families.
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We wish you a healthy and happy Thanksgiving!
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Garden Clean Up and Winter Prep
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Over the past few weeks, we have been preparing the garden and tunnels for winter. We have removed old plants and debris and flail-mowed most of the beds prior to covering with tarps or mulching with shredded leaves. By covering the beds, we protect the soil from erosion and provide a protected space for the soil organisms to continue breaking down organic matter.
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A few days ago, we managed to finally clear tunnel 1, which housed the tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers this year. The clearing began a few weeks ago with Becca and Jordan, students at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health. Our children helped us to clear the rest of the tunnel. And now, the chickens are visiting each day to pick up the scraps. They peck and scratch the soil surface and deposit nitrogen-rich droppings that nourish the soil.
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In tunnel 2, we have made progress in planting a couple of more beds of salad greens, onions, spinach, and carrots. The broccoli and kohlrabi are growing, but may not fully develop given the diminishing amount of daylight during this Persephone period. Fingers crossed!
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ANNOUNCEMENT - CSA Option Coming in 2022
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We are working on developing a CSA (community supported agriculture) program. This gives you the opportunity to become a member or supporter of our farm by purchasing a share. In return, you receive a weekly box of fresh vegetables and eggs throughout the growing season. This model has been used by many small farms to ensure their viability and vitality in providing local communities fresh, nutrient-dense produce. To gauge community interest, please let us know if you are interested in participating and/or would like more information, by emailing us at bassrootfarm@gmail.com.
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Fresh Produce and Eggs Available Still Available
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If you are interested in purchasing vegetables and eggs next week (November 29-December 4), please send us an email (bassrootfarm@gmail.com) or call us at (810) 208-0232 with your order by THURSDAY at noon. We will confirm, process, and pack your order, having it ready for pick up at our farm (12983 Holtforth Road, Fenton). Pick up times will be Fridays 5:00-6:00 PM and Saturdays 10:30-12:00. Cash or credit cards accepted when you pick up your order.
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- Salad Mix, $4
- Mizuna, $4
- Tat soi, $4
- Spinach, $4
- Carrots, $4
- Celery, $4
- Parsley, $2
- Dill, $2
- Green Onions, $2 or $3 for two
- Garlic, $2 head
- Free Range Eggs, $5 dozen
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