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Tomato Blight '09 and Local Farming Panel - This Thursday, 9/24 in Brooklyn

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Tomatoes—the Late Blight Catastrophe, the Controversies, the Culinary Joys

Food Systems Network NYC will be holding a panel to celebrate the tomato and explore the tomato blight crisis and the impact on local farming. Local farmers from upstate and from the city will talk about their tomato crops or losses due to late blight. A local agriculture expert and others will also contribute their views at this forum, the Network’s first evening program. 

Red Basil

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Red Basil leaves actually are a deep purple color and have a stronger, spicier flavor than regular green basil leaves. Some notes I've read suggest a hint of clove to the flavor and that a traditional basil pesto recipe may not be the best use of this herb. Basil butter is mentioned a lot as an interesting use for this basil variety. Basil butter can be kept in small containers in your freezer for future use throughout the fall.

Share Information - September 21, 2009

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Vegetable Share
lettuce
basil (red or green - red may be slightly stronger in taste)
mini tomatoes
mizuna
peppers-eggplant-summer squash mix
 
Fruit Share
TBD, most likely apples and pears
 
Tomato Shares today!
 
Thanks to all who stepped forward and signed up to volunteer. There is one slot open for setup tomorrow, FYI.
 

Notes From Green Thumb Farm

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Fall is upon us. Our Summer crops will be coming to an end soon as our cooler weather crops begin - Tatsoi, pak-choi, bok choi, broccoli raab, arugula, red and green mustards, kales of varied types, broccoli, cauliflowers and more in the next two months. Beets, carrots, leeks and a few more tomotoes, summer squashs and some winter squash and beans will all be arriving at our pick-up sites.

Local Food Prep Classes

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Please see below about upcoming workshops on preparation of local food and eating local food throughout the year.

 

Eat Local Food throughout the Year!

Just Food and the Weston A. Price Foundation NYC are pleased to announce

9/15 Meat and Dairy Delivery Reminder

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Just a reminder that orders for next Tuesday's meat and dairy deliveries is midnight tonight! If you're interested in placing an order but haven't done so before, follow these instructions to get started.

Here's Nancy's updates on the goings-on at the farm:

Dear Members,

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