<?xml version='1.0' encoding='iso-8859-1' ?><rss version='2.0'><channel><title><![CDATA[Foothills Family Farms ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family. Food. Future.]]></description><link>http://www.foothillsfamilyfarms.org</link><language>en-us</language><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><copyright>Copyright 2012Foothills Family Farms </copyright><item><title><![CDATA[Harvest Table Farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="fontSize3"><img style="float: left; margin: 3px; border: 3px solid black;" src="http://www.foothillsfamilyfarms.org/images/gallery/w500/meg_profile.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="255" />Harvest Table Farm<br />Fresh pro</span><span class="fontSize3">duce from my table to yours<br /></span><br /><span class="fontSize3">Harvest Table, is a mixe</span><span class="fontSize3">d vegetable operation located on Crooked Creek.&nbsp; It offers an incredible diversity of organically-g</span><span class="fontSize3">rown (not certified) vegetables for local markets.&nbsp; Harvest Table also offers full and half shares of produce for a 22-week CSA (Community Support Agriculture).</span></p>
<p><span class="fontSize3">&nbsp;My interest in farming has its roots in Western North Carolina, where I&nbsp; earned a degree focused on Sustainable Agriculture at Warren Wilson College.&nbsp; I was also involved with garden-based education at Black Mountain Primary and Secondary schools.<br /></span></p>
<p><span class="fontSize3">Most recently, I managed a</span><span class="fontSize3"> successful start-up CSA operation, Full Circle Farm, located on&nbsp; 11-acres of urban land in Sunnyvale, CA.&nbsp; The experience and knowledge gained from my time in California allowed me to hone my skills as a farmer.&nbsp; I am grateful to be back in the area and am deeply committed to growing high-quality produce for the local community.&nbsp; I look forward to bringing produce from my table to yours. </span></p>
<p><span class="fontSize3"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;">To learn more about this year's CSA share options and pricing, please review the <a href="http://sfc.smallfarmcentral.com/dynamic_content/uploadfiles/38/2012%20CSA%20Packet.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">2012 CSA Packet</span>.</a> For further information about the 2012 CSA or to learn where to find Harvest Table Farm produce, contact Meghan via phone at <a href="tel:828-772-4206" target="_blank">828-772-4206</a> or e-mail at <a href="mailto:info@harvesttablefarm.com" target="_blank">info@harvesttablefarm.com</a>. &nbsp; <br /></span></span><br /><br class="fontSize3" /></span></p>]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.foothillsfamilyfarms.org/content/9462]]></link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:12:24 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foothills Products]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"><span class="fontSize4"><strong>FRESH PRODUCE</strong></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"><span class="fontSize4">We raise A-Z vegetables. The following products are available seasonally:</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"><span class="fontSize4">Arugula, Basil, Beans (half runners and bush green beans), Beets, Broccoli. Bok Choy, Braising Mix, Chard, Cantaloupe, Cippolline, Collard Greens, Cabbage, Celery, Carrots, Dill, Edamame, Eggplant, Fennel, Garlic, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Melons, Mizuna, Okra, Onion, Oregano, Parsley, Peas (snow, sugar snap, and shelling), Peppers (sweet and hot), Potatoes (fingerlings, russets, and more!), Radish, Shallot, Salad Mix, Summer Squash,Tomatoes, Tomatillos, Tatsoi, Thyme, Watermelon, Yukina Savoy, Zucchini, and more!<br /></span></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"><span class="fontSize4"><strong>PASTURE RAISED, HORMONE &amp; ANTIBIOTIC FREE MEATS</strong></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"><span class="fontSize4"><span style="font-size: 13px; border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-size: 13px; border-collapse: collapse;">All Foothills Pastured Meats are grown by member farmers who adhere to strict production standards, including no added hormones or antibiotics and no artificial feedstuffs or ingredients. Our meats are processed at a local, family owned butcher shop in Rutherford County under USDA inspection.&nbsp; Our animals are raised their entire lives outdoors on pasture utilizing rotational grazing systems that benefits the animal, the land and the consumer!&nbsp; Our beef and pork is proudly raised on forage (grass) and free choice grains, including certified Organic corn and certified Organic barley that comes in the form of spent brewer's grains for nearby Pisagh Brewery. This wholesome combination creates the great farm-rasied flavor you expect from your meats </span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"><span class="fontSize4">Great meat. No funny business.</span></span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.foothillsfamilyfarms.org/content/3873]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:10:03 -0600</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crooked Creek Farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><img style="float: left; margin: 3px; border: 3px solid black;" src="http://www.foothillsfamilyfarms.org/images/gallery/w500/1263658710_2d4617f80431.jpg" alt="the McKissick Family on the farm" width="250" height="159" /></p>
<p><span class="fontSize3"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Crooked CreekFarms is owned and operated by Meredith and Casey McKissick, with help from their young son, Cash. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="fontSize5"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Our farm is located on approximately 50 acres in the Crooked Creek area of Old Fort, NC.&nbsp; Our crops include vegetables, cut flowers (see <a href="http://www.foothillsfamilyfarms.org/content/115" target="_blank">Sweet Earth Flower Farm</a> ) as well as pastured beef, pork and chicken. Our vegetables are grown organically (not certified) and our meat is raised without added hormones or antibiotics. We finish our beef, pork and chicken on certified organic spent brewers grains from Pisgah Brewing Company in Black Mountain, NC. We sell all of our products through Foothills Family Farms and our CSA.<br /></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="fontSize5"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">We have bee</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">n</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"> farming for 9 years now, and spend much time advocating for local  food. We firmly believe that small farms working closely with other local businesses is the critical to sustainable development and a strong economy. Contact us any  time at <a href="mailto:meredith@crookedcreekfarms.org">meredith@crookedcreekfarms.org</a> or <a href="mailto:casey@crookedcreekfarms.org">casey@crookedcreekfarms.org</a><br /></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="fontSize5"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"><strong>Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscriptions for 2012</strong><br /></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="fontSize5"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Please contact Meg at <a href="mailto:info@harvesttablefarm.com">info@harvesttablefarm.com</a> for information on 2012 CSA shares<br /></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"><span class="fontSize5">Thanks for visiting, y'all come back</span><br /></span></span></p>
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