Our Sunflower Oil: Delicious, Nutritious, Organic
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 4/18/2018 to
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" For cooking, for eating, for gift-giving, you can't beat our organic sunflower oil. It's available in 16 and 32 ounce bottles, but did you know the back story of this delicious, nutritious oil?
We grow organic sunflowers right here on Reedy
Spread a Little Sunshine with Our Sunflower Seeds
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 4/18/2018 to
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" When you see how beautifully our sunflower garden grows, it's easy to miss the beauty of what these flowers produce - and that's the seed! Reedy Fork Farm organic sunflower seeds are packed with energy from the sun, and birds of all kinds -
Queen's Coop
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 4/12/2018 to
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" If you love chickens, and you're within driving distance of Charlotte, mark your calendars for April 28th, because you're going to want to be a part of this year's Queen's Coop Yardbird Fair and Coop Tour. It's a one day tour in Charlotte that
Falling Prices!
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 4/3/2018 to
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" Effective right now, most of our prices are going down! The price of grain has lowered, and we'd like to pass those lower prices along to you. For example, our current price on a 50 pound bag of Cow Feed was $28. The new price is only $26.75.
Get Ready for Chick, Chick, Chickeeeee!
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 3/29/2018 to
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" Start warming up your voice for your new flock of Certified Organic Hy-line Brown Pullets! Place your order now , and your girls will be ready for pick up in April 25. The chicks are hatching now, and by the time we get them, they'll be about 18
You'll Be Berry Happy with Berry Mix
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 3/25/2018 to
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" If you've got berries plotted for your spring garden, make sure you put Fertrell Berry Mix 4-2-4 on your shoppping list. This blended plant food is especially aimed at giving you more, bigger and tastier berries. Add it to the soil now in
Meet Us at Deep Roots
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 3/5/2018 to
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"Deep Roots Market is having an anniversary celebration, and we'll be there! Join in for daily events:
Monday Community Plant Sale
Tuesday Produce Sale
Wednesday Wellness Sale
Throwback Thursday
Friday Bulk Sale
Saturday Local Taste Sale
Passing of Jack Williamson
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 2/28/2018 to
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" We are so very sad to share that Cherry's dad, Jack Donald Williamson, passed away earlier this week.
Mr. Williamson was truly one of the greatest in the greatest generation. He and his wife Rachel had been married for almost 72 years. He was
Tobacco Growing Class
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 2/17/2018 to
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" If you grow tobacco, you know all about the pesky little critter wreaks havoc on your crop, killing your plant from the roots up. Spraying chemicals to eradicate the parasite is an expensive, not to mention non-organic solution. Local tobacco
We're Crying Fowl on the USDA!
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 1/26/2018 to
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" The USDA has changed its mind on making animal welfare a part of being certified organic. They are doing away with proposed guidelines that make sure animals are cared for humanely. Poultry is supposed to be housed in spaces that allow freedom
Diatomaceous Earth - Here's the Scoop
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 1/18/2018 to
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" You've been asking a lot of questions, and we've dug around for some answers about one of our most popular products - diatomaceous earth. Here's the latest on what we found...
What? Diatomaceous earth is a very fine powder made from the
So You Want to Be a Farmer? Here's a Workshop!
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 1/11/2018 to
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" We hear of lots of folks who have a dream of moving to the country and starting a farm. If that's you, here's a great place to start turning that dream into a reality. On February 7, the NC Cooperative in Person County is holding an all day
Organic Valley Now in Stock!
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 1/6/2018 to
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" We're proud to be a part of the Organic Valley Coop, and we're also proud to feature their products in our farm store. We have Organic Valley milk, including chocolate. We have their butter and cheese. We also have their beef jerky!
Buying
Oatmeal Cookies for Santa and You!
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 12/4/2017 to
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" Santa's choice for cookies to go with his Organic Valley Organic Milk are these amazing buttercream filled oatmeal cookies baked from scratch in our kitchen!
They're made from organic ingredients and pure brown sugar, and they're freezeable.
We Are Thankful
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 11/23/2017 to
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" It's that time of year. Through the generations, as the harvest is gathered, farmers begin to count their blessings. Like the generations who have gone before us, we've started to do the same.
We are thankful for our families and our faith. For
Poultry Processing News
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 11/17/2017 to
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" The timing couldn't be worse for farmers. Cool Hand Meats, the meat processing plant that was closest to us, has closed its doors. This leaves many farmers without a USDA approved slaughterhouse for the chickens and turkeys that they have
A Visit from Earth Fare and Organic Valley
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 10/20/2017 to
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"Earth Fare is a chain of grocery stores that provides ""Healthy Food for Everyone"". The products in the store are free from added hormones, antibiotics, high fructose corn syrup, bleached flour, and artificial fats transfats, sweeteners,
London Broil Sale & Recipe
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 10/9/2017 to
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" All of our beef roasts are on sale right now, including Melissa's favorite cut - London Broil. If you didn't know, Melissa is an amazing cook, but she's also a busy mom. Here's her easy, fast, scrumptious recipe for London Broil. Comfort food,
Poop Power
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 9/23/2017 to
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" You hear a lot about electric cars, but you hardly ever hear about electric trucks - especially large commercial vehicles like we need on the farm. The reason is that farm vehicles need a lot of power and torque, too much for your average electric
Our Certifier: Oregon Tilth
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 8/27/2017 to
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" You've seen the label ""Certified Organic"", but do you know who does the certification? Most people think that it's an agency of the government, but in truth, there are several companies throughout the United States that are authorized to issue
The Milking Parlor Turns 30!
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 8/17/2017 to
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" Speaking of anniversaries , this marks our 30th year in the 'new' milking parlor. In 1987, our double three walkthrough milking area was worn out. It was older than George was at the time. We chose the Rotaflo Milking Parlor, an ingenious rotary
Wool Dryer Balls
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 8/17/2017 to
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" Get rid of dryer sheets and softeners with 100% felted wool dryer balls from Stoney Mountain Farms. These hand made laundry balls soften your laundry naturally while reducing drying time by 10 to 25%. They are dye free, chemical free, and the wool
Happy Certified Organic Anniversary to Us!
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 8/1/2017 to
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" This year marks our 10th anniversary! Ten year ago, we were certified by Oregon Tilth as an Organic Dairy Farm. We thought it would be fun to take a look back...
In 2005, Reedy Fork Farm was in danger of closing. Changing government policies, a
Farm Aid - The Movie & Concert
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 7/20/2017 to
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" Some of you are old enough to remember the farm crisis back in the 1980's, when a wave of foreclosures hit farmers across the United States. Even if you don't remember the crisis itself, you may well remember The ""Farm Aid"" concerts given by