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Kline Organic Farms 6th Annual Tomato Tasting…Yummy!

Posted in agriculture, california, central valley, Events, local events, Local Farming, Local farms, local foods, local organic, organic farmers, Organic Farming, San Joaquin Valley, sustainable farming, Uncategorized, tagged California Certified Organic Farmer, California organic Farmers, central valley, Community Supported Agriculture, Events, farms, kline organics, local, local event, local events, local foods, local organic farmers, Localchoices, Merced County, organic, organic farmers, Organic Farming, organic farms, Organic Food, Organic Vegetables, San Joaquin Valley, sustainable farming on August 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

If you have never been tomato tasting here’s your opportunity,
another don’t miss!

Sunday ~ August 16th, 2009
4 ~ 7 pm
Tyson Hill Farm in Waterford

Go join the potluck with your favorite dish, table service, blanket and chairs. There will be sampling of over forty varieties of tomatoes, including heirlooms, old & new favorites and trail varieties!

Tyson Hill Farm is just west of Waterford city limits. From Hwy. 132 (Yosemite Blvd.) take Blossom Rd. south. The farm is about a mile down on the right, look for the signs!

For more information, contact:

The Tyson/Clark Family
874-2498

The Kline Family
874-5113

The Seifkin/Kerr Family
664-9944

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It’s free, It’s inspirational & It’s local!

Posted in agriculture, california, central valley, environmental organizations, Events, local events, local farmers markets, Local Farming, local foods, local organic, modesto, news, Organic Vegetables, sustainable farming, tagged california cooperative extension, community gardens, Events, farming, heifer international, local, local events, local foods, local news, local organic farmers, local organic farms, modesto, Organic Farming, Organic Food, Organic Gardening, school gardens, sustainable farming on August 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Young sustainable farmers in the making…

Thanks to Heifer International and University of California Cooperative Extension, who have partnered to help schools and communities start vegetable gardens, and with the collaboration among local non-profits a garden was grown and nurtured by local teens who have learned to farm organic seasonal produce and sell at the West Modesto Farmers Market!

Your are invited to tour this organic youth farm!

August 11

9 am ~ 2 pm

3906 Don Pedro Rd. Ceres

There will be…

free seasonal farm grown lunch
free seeds
educational workshops & resources for teachers and the community
fall & winter planting ideas
land preparation education
drip irrigation instrucion

Enjoy a day of learning, sharing and how to participate

in your local community and school gardens!

Please RSVP to

Anne Schellman ~ aschellman@ucdavis.edu ~

(209) 525.6800

more info here!

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Happy “National Farmers’ Market Week”

Posted in agriculture, central valley, Events, Farmer's Markets, local events, local farmers markets, Local Farming, Local farms, local foods, organic farmers, Organic Farming, sustainable farming, tagged agriculture, California Certified Organic Farmer, California organic Farmers, central valley, Events, Farmer's Markets, Local farms, local foods, local organic farmers, Localchoices, organic, organic farmers, Organic Farming, San Joaquin Valley, sustainability, sustainable farming on August 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

AGRICULTURE SECRETARY TOM VILSACK PROCLAIMS AUGUST 2-8 NATIONAL FARMERS MARKET WEEK!

In honor of this week’s awareness and celebration here are a few farmers & markets in your California Central Valley, be sure to visit our Farmer’s Market page to find one near you!

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Local Choices thanks State Theater for bringing “Food, Inc.” to Modesto

Posted in central valley, Events, farm policies, Food, health, healthy lifestyle, local events, Local Farming, local foods, local organic, local organic directory, Michael Pollan, natural farming, news, organic farmers, Organic Farming, organic food videos, polotics, sustainable farming, Uncategorized, tagged agriculture, California Certified Organic Farmer, community health, Community Supported Agriculture, Events, farming, farms, Food, green, local, local event, local events, local foods, local organic farmers, local organic farms, organic, Organic Farming, Organic Food, Organic Foods, Organic Gardening, sustainability, sustainable farming on August 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

This my locavores is a must see…..a good step in supporting local!

This is my second post about this documentary and after seeing it my emotional reaction confirmed the importance of my blog…to share what I feel is important with my community….good whole food & how to find it, I am one small effort to support local and this film is the reason why.

Mark your calendars & take a friend to the beautiful restored State Theater in Modesto. Food, Inc. is a powerful documentary that will affect the way you eat no doubt, or at least plant a seed in that direction.

The film runs August 14 – August 22…..if you see it, we want some feed back here!

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Do you like pickled cucumbers?

Posted in california, central valley, Events, healthy lifestyle, local events, local farmers markets, Local Farming, Local farms, local foods, local organic, local organic directory, news, organic farmers, Organic Farming, Organic Vegetables, San Joaquin Valley, sustainable farming, tagged California Certified Organic Farmer, California organic Farmers, central valley, Events, farming, local events, Local farms, local foods, local organic farmers, Localchoices, Organic Farming, Organic Food, San Joaquin Valley, sustainable farming on July 15, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Kline Organic Produce has cucumbers available for pickling. The Suyo Long cucumber makes really nice chips, while the Tender green variety is good both speared and whole. Price is $2.00/lb. for orders less than 25 lbs.
and $1.75/lb. for orders greater than 25 lbs.

Order soon while they’re available. To place an order go to www.klineorganicproduce.com and Brian Kline will provide you with basic pickling instructions, It’s easy! One 15 lb. box can yield about 15 qts. of pickles….Yum!

And if you are looking for a local CSA farmer in the Modesto area, Brian is your farmer!

Check out his site for the annual “Tomato Tasting” in August, sure to be a fun event!

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Free local farm event by Local Choices…..

Posted in California festivals, central valley, Events, Food, healthy lifestyle, heartland events, local events, Local Farming, Local farms, local foods, local organic, local organic directory, news, organic farmers, San Joaquin Valley, turlock, turlock farm event, tagged central valley, community health, Events, farms, Food, foods, Gardening, Healthly Links..., local event, local events, Local farms, local foods, local organic farms, Localchoices, organic, Organic Foods, San Joaquin Valley, sustainability on June 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Be a *locavore with an evening of healthy local choices!

Women’s Local Choices Night

Friday, June 19th

6~9 pm

Come enjoy a causal evening in the country

celebrating local women sharing their unique products……

Hey Honey Organic Lemonade, Pure Valley Honey, Pink Papaya Spa Parties,

Juby’s Salsa, Visalus Nutrition, Weston Price Foundation, Riverdance Farms,

Athena’s Olive Oils, My Sisters Bakery, Kangen Water, Rancho Piccolo

and music guest

Rachel Rene

This venue will be for women only

Riedinger Ranch

3301 E. Linwood Ave

Turlock, CA

For more information please contact

Anna Riedinger (209) 667-7947/(831) 594-5638

annariedinger@gmail.com

*those who prefer to eat locally grown produced food

this event is free!

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It was a good time at the Pick & Gather…..

Posted in California festivals, central valley, Events, FARM VISITS, Food, healthy lifestyle, heartland events, Heartland festival, local events, Local Farming, Local farms, local foods, local musicians, local organic, local organic directory, Merced County, natural farming, news, organic farmers, Organic Farming, San Joaquin Valley, sustainable farming, tagged agriculture, california, California Certified Organic Farmer, central valley, community health, Community Supported Agriculture, Events, Food, foods, local, Local farms, local foods, local organic farmers, Localchoices, Organic Farming, Organic Food, Organic Foods, pick & gather, San Joaquin Valley, sustainable farming on June 2, 2009 | 2 Comments »

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Are you hungry for change?

Posted in agriculture, environmental organizations, Events, farm policies, healthy lifestyle, Local Farming, Local farms, local foods, local organic, Michael Pollan, news, Organic Farming, sustainable farming, Uncategorized, tagged agribusiness, consumer health, FDA, food inc film, food industry, Joel Salatin, Michael Pollan, news, sustainable lifestyle, USDA on May 22, 2009 | 5 Comments »

Food, Inc is the upcoming film that no doubt will cause many to look at store bought food in a whole new way. The sustainable, organic & eat local movement has been around for awhile but recently has been seen more and more in main stream media and now in our theaters. Will this drive it home for those who are not sold on the importance of these beliefs?

Below the trailer gives us a peek at what to expect, tell us what you think….

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Don’t miss “The Pick & Gather” local farm event this month!

Posted in agriculture, california, California festivals, central valley, Events, Food, heartland events, Heartland festival, local events, Local Farming, Local farms, local foods, local musicians, local organic, Merced County, news, organic farmers, Organic Farming, Riverdance Farms, San Joaquin Valley, sustainable farming, tagged California organic Farmers, central valley, Events, farms, Food, local events, local organic farmers, local organic farms, Localchoices, may farm events, Merced County, Organic Farming, Organic Foods, Organic Gardening, pick & gather, San Joaquin Valley, sustainable farming on May 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The Pick and Gather at Riverdance Farms

and Merced River Fair

A Farm Festival that is really On-a-Farm

May 30 – 31, 2009

12230 Livingston Cressey Road

Livingston, CA 95334

Saturday: May 30th 9 am till 5 pm
Adults: $ 10.00: Children (3 to 12): $ 5.00

Come Pick Organic Blueberries and Cherries. Listen to live music and vivid storytelling. Experience the Merced River, its fish, wildlife, plants and the stars and planets overhead. Workshops highlight home gardening, farming with nature, alternative energy, local food and how to prepare and preserve it. Take a hay ride or climb a hay mountain. Enjoy fun and educational kids’ activities and local artists’ demos and exhibitions. Food is available; mostly local, organic and healthy. Saturday night camping. Evening astronomy program, great for families or adults!

Saturday night campsites $ 10.00

Taste of the River Valley: Food and Wine Event: Sat 4 pm to 7 pm
Author Mark Arax is the featured speaker, plus live music
$ 20.00 for Day Participants: $ 25.00 at the Gate.

Laid Back Sunday: 8 am till 2 pm
Adults: $ 5.00, Children (3 to 12): $ 2.50.
More U-pick fruit, farm tours, live music. Enjoy the river.

http://pickandgather.wordp
ress.com

For more info contact Cindy Lashbrook at (209) 761-0081 ~ riverdancefarms@clearwire.net~

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Lambing Season at Sorensen Local Farms

Posted in agriculture, california, central valley, Food, Local Farming, Local farms, local foods, local organic, Merced County, natural farming, San Joaquin Valley, sustainable farming, sustainable homes, tagged grass fed lamb merced, Local farms, local organic farms, natural farmers, sorensen farms, sorensens farm merced ca on March 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

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“All Natural, All The Time”

Sorensen Farms

is Springing into Lambing Season!

Visit our friends Robert, Emily and family at: Sorensen Farms and see what’s new! Reserve your lamb, buy your wool, get a yummy recipe, learn about Melek the protector of sheep and meet the kids!

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Kline Organic Farms 6th Annual Tomato Tasting…Yummy!

It’s free, It’s inspirational & It’s local!