<![CDATA[Dancing Crane Farm]]>http://www.dancingcranefarm.comen-ushttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssCopyright 2010Dancing Crane Farm<![CDATA[Community Harvest Party]]>2010 Community Harvest Party!

      RAIN OR SHINE!  WE HAVE PLENTY OF PLACES TO GET OUT OF THE WEATHER!     

Date: Saturday, September 25th  

Who: Everyone Welcome! 

Time: 3 pm -?

Cost: FREE!    

Location:  348 Lawson Road, Skandia, MI 49885

Activities: Hayrides (3:30 & 4:30), food (5:00), farm slide show, pumpkin carving, live music (3:00-?), press your own cider, yard games, face painting (3:00-5:00), bonfire and more.

What to Bring: Yourself, a knife(s) for pumpkin carving, warm clothes (remember to layer).  You may choose to bring a vegan (no animal products please) dish to pass if you are having dinner with us, but it is NOT necessary.  There will be plenty of food.  *  Consider helping us and the environment by bringing your own cups, plates & eating utensils.

We Will Provide: Pumpkins, entertainment, food & refreshments

Live Music from 3 pm - ?

Help us celebrate the release of David Gill’s first CD, “Moonlight on the Snow.”  His band will debut several songs off this greatly anticipated album!  To find out more, visit davidgillmusic.com.

Green Gene, Jen Copeman & others will be part of the evening’s lineup of local musical talent. 

We have been approached by several people who have asked how they might contribute to this ever-growing event.  Here's how you can help:

1.  Monetary sponsorships of the following: 

  • pumpkins
  • food & beverages
  • entertainment
  • apples

 

2.  Volunteers interested in:

  • face painting 
  • helping to serve food

 

3.  We are also in need of a hay wagon to borrow for the evening. 

 

    

 

 

]]>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:52:37 -0500<![CDATA[Green Beans for Canning & Freezing]]>Hello, All!

This week's newsletter will be coming shortly, but in the meantime we wanted to let you know that we have a special on green beans for those of you looking for quantities to can or freeze.  We have just picked several hundred pounds of green beans and are offering them for $2.25 per lb. (usually $3.00 per lb.) already picked.  This special runs today and tomorrow.  Call us at 942-7975 or drop us an e-mail at info@dancingcranefarm.com to reserve yours today.  Just be sure to include the amount you want in your message.  Our farm stand is open 8 am until 3 pm today (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday) if you want to stop by.  You can certainly make arrangements to pick up an order in the evening.

*We will have more u-pick and already-picked beans by early next week.

--Natasha--]]>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:20:31 -0500<![CDATA[New Slideshow: Community Harvest Party]]>Click here to view the slideshow.]]>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:52:08 -0500<![CDATA[Needs & Wishes]]>Cleaning out your basement, garage or barn?  Before you throw anything away, consider recycling it by donating it to the farm.  Our projects require a wide variety of materials and tools, and we are grateful for the support of those who donate.  We are not a non-profit organization, so your donation will not be tax-deductible.  However, we will put your donation to good use.

General Needs List

  • Garden rakes
  • Pitch forks
  • Garden hoses (not leaky)
  • Hoes of any kind
  • Paper grocery bags
  • Clean, plastic grocery bags
  • Tarps (heavy duty)
  • Old hand and bath towels (stained and/or tattered fine as long as they are clean)
  • Laundry baskets (heavy duty)
  • Bushel baskets
  • Wheel barrows
  • Garden carts
  • Any tools that are in working order
  • Table cloths (useable condition)
  • Work gloves
  • Raingear
  • Rubber chore boots (adult sizes, no holes)
  • Folding chairs
  • Remay row cover for crops
  • Irrigation equipment
  • 5-gallon buckets (with or without lids, preferably with handles)

Construction Materials Needs List

  • Double-paned sliding glass doors
  • Insulated windows (all sizes)
  • Concrete blocks
  • Rough lumber
  • Stamped lumber
  • Any other materials you might have lying round that would be useful for construction projects

Pantry Needs

We are looking for folks who can help us stock our bulk pantry to feed the many hungry mouths of our apprentices and volunteers.  This is an enormous expense and any contribution is appreciated.  For example, your contribution of $25 could buy a bag of rice to feed the crew for a good long time.  In return for your contribution, we  encourage you to drop by the farm to share a tasty meal with the farm crew!

Wish List

  • Materials for our Lending Library (cookbooks, DVDs, books, etc. about plant-based lifestyles, farming, the environment, nutrition, health, etc.)
  • Yurts for apprentice dwellings
  • Greenhouses
  • Electric golf cart

 

 

 

 

 

]]>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:22:18 -0500<![CDATA[Dancing Crane Farm Cafe]]>Dancing Crane Farm Cafe

EVERY SATURDAY AT THE MARQUETTE FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET

9am-2pm

Check out our menu at

http://sfc.smallfarmcentral.com/dynamic_content/uploadfiles/822/DCF%20Menu%208-20-2010.doc

]]>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:11:22 -0500<![CDATA[Veggies]]>

DCF vegetables are a treat for the palette and the eye.  Our flavorful produce proves that chemical-free and heirloom varieties really are the best.  Let’s just say that you haven’t really had an onion until you’ve tried our Candy variety straight from the field, or a purple carrot just popped out of the warm soil, or a Dragon Langerie Bean wet with morning dew.

2010 Offerings

  • Snap Beans (green, yellow, dragon)
  • Carrots
  • Cucumbers
  • Garlic
  • Herbs (parsley, dill & basil)
  • Kale
  • Kohlrabi                                                                                  
  • Potatoes                                                                                                           
  • Peppers (sweet)
  • Perpetual Beet Spinach
  • Summer Squash (yellow crookneck)
  • Swiss Chard
  • Zuchinni

 

 Pictures Of Our Scrumptious Veggies 

]]>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:56:20 -0500<![CDATA[Farm Stand]]>Start your commitment to healthy eating with fresh, local produce.  We offer delicious vegetables straight from the field late June through mid October.  At the farm, purchasing your vegetables isn’t grocery shopping, it is an experience.  Come connect directly with your food and your farmers Tuesday-Friday, 8am-3pm.  We are happy to open the farm stand on other days or in the evenings by appointment.  Just give us a call.  We are also happy to take phone or e-mail orders so that your produce is ready for pick up when you arrive at the farm.

]]>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:53:32 -0500<![CDATA[Green Beans & Farm Tour Info from Dancing Crane Farm]]>Crane Talk
Today's Update from Dancing Crane Farm

August 7, 2010

Hello, everyone!  The season is flying by.  Soon we will have a full newsletter out to all of you, but for now this update will have to suffice. All is well here on the farm.  Read below to learn more about two opportunities to connect with us in the near future.  Have a great day!

--The DCF Crew--


Snap Bean Are On!
We have tons of beans that need to be picked TODAY!  So, if you would like to come out to the farm today or tomorrow to pick dragon, yellow or green beans....we would love it!  If we pick your beans for you, it will cost you $3/lb.  If you pick them yourself, you will save a bundle and end up paying only $1.50/lb.  So, swing by Dancing Crane Cafe at the Marquette Farmers & Artisans Market this morning, then head out to the farm to pick some beans to can or freeze.  Andrea, Bob and Casey are at the farm today.

Upcoming Farm Events

Annual Farm Tours (Sunday, August 8th at DCF)
Sponsored by the Marquette Food Co-op
 
Come to the farm tomorrow to see what we have been up to.  Our farm is one of three on the Marquette Food Co-op Farm Tours tomorrow, Sunday, August 8th from 1-5 pm.  So, come rain or shine for a visit.  We will be serving our Marquette Morrocan Salad and our Mighty Greens Salad at the Cafe for those of you who want some lunch.  We will also have popcorn, cookies and wonder water.  Help us finish off the flower crop for the season by picking your own bouquet free of charge.  Hope to see you at the farm.  

 
 Dancing Crane Farm
348 Lawson Road
Skandia, MI 49885
Phone & Fax: 906.942.7975
info@dancingcranefarm.com
www.dancingcranefarm.com

 Dancing Crane Farm is responsible for the content of this email.
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]]>Sat, 07 Aug 2010 05:54:30 -0500<![CDATA[Dancing Crane Farm Green Beans & Farm Tour ]]>Crane Talk
Today's Update from Dancing Crane Farm

August 7, 2010

Hello, everyone!  The season is flying by.  Soon we will have a full newsletter out to all of you, but for now this update will have to suffice. All is well here on the farm.  Read below to learn more about two opportunities to connect with us in the near future.  Have a great day!

--The DCF Crew--


Snap Bean Are On!
We have tons of beans that need to be picked TODAY!  So, if you would like to come out to the farm today or tomorrow to pick dragon, yellow or green beans....we would love it!  If we pick your beans for you, it will cost you $3/lb.  If you pick them yourself, you will save a bundle and end up paying only $1.50/lb.  So, swing by Dancing Crane Cafe at the Marquette Farmers & Artisans Market this morning, then head out to the farm to pick some beans to can or freeze.  Andrea, Bob and Casey are at the farm today.

Upcoming Farm Events

Annual Farm Tours (Sunday, August 8th at DCF)
Sponsored by the Marquette Food Co-op
 
Come to the farm tomorrow to see what we have been up to.  Our farm is one of three on the Marquette Food Co-op Farm Tours tomorrow, Sunday, August 8th from 1-5 pm.  So, come rain or shine for a visit.  We will be serving our Marquette Morrocan Salad and our Mighty Greens Salad at the Cafe for those of you who want some lunch.  We will also have popcorn, cookies and wonder water.  Help us finish off the flower crop for the season by picking your own bouquet free of charge.  Hope to see you at the farm.  

 
 Dancing Crane Farm
348 Lawson Road
Skandia, MI 49885
Phone & Fax: 906.942.7975
info@dancingcranefarm.com
www.dancingcranefarm.com

 Dancing Crane Farm is responsible for the content of this email.
Natasha Gill, 348 Lawson Road, Skandia, MI 49885

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]]>Sat, 07 Aug 2010 05:38:51 -0500<![CDATA[7-19-2010 Newsletter]]>Crane Talk
The Weekly Newsletter of Dancing Crane Farm
July 20, 2010

Greetings!

It is going to be a short newsletter this week with so much going on...film showing at the farm, farm tour, festivals and more!  Keep reading to learn how you can stay connected with the farm.  Have a beautiful week.

The DCF Crew

*Just a reminder:  We won't be at the Marquette Farmers Market the next two Saturdays.  We will be at Picnic Rocks both weekends, so come see us there...read on for more details.
_________________________________________________________________

Festivals
We will not be at the Marquette Farmers Market for the next two weekends as we will be setting up shop at Picnic Rocks for the Outback Art Fair and The People's Festival.  Additionally, we are adding the Blueberry Fest to our line up.  So here is the scoop on where and when we will be set up for the next two weeks...PLEASE COME SEE US!

*Saturday & Sunday, July 24th & 25th Art on the Rocks at Picnic Rocks in Marquette from 10 am until 6 pm both days

*Friday, July 30th near the corner of Front and Washington Streets in Marquette for the Blueberry Fest from 10 am until 6 pm

*Saturday & Sunday, July 31st & August 1st at the People's Festival (showcase of earth-friendly, holistic, organic and natural practices) at Picnic Rocks in Marquette from 10 am until 6 pm both days

New Arrival

We are pleased to welcome Deena who hails from right here in Skandia.  Deena will be spending the entire month of July with us as part of her desire to learn more about food and sustainability.  She has been a wonderful addition to our team.  Her positive attitude and great work ethic are a true asset to the farm.  

Upcoming Farm Events

Food Inc. Film Showing (Wednesday, July 2th at 6 pm at DCF)
We will be showing the film "Food Inc." www.foodincmovie.com at the farm on Wednesday, July 28th at 6 pm.  This is a hard-hitting, fact-filled, eye-opening film about food in our country.  It really is a must see for everyone.  This movie has changed the way people eat, live and interact with their community.  We will host an informal discussion following the film.  The movie is FREE for everyone.  The cafe' will be selling beverages, popcorn & smoothies.

Annual Farm Tours (Sunday, August 8th at DCF)
Sponsored by the Marquette Food Co-op
http://www.marquettefood.coop/tours.php
We are one of three farms featured on Sunday, August 8th. Come see us between 1 and 5 pm for a farm tour and good company.  The cafe' will be selling beverages, popcorn, smoothies and perhaps a "real food" option or two.


Sustainable Dinnerware to be Offered at DCF Cafe

We are pleased to announce that our VerTerra dinnerware went over very well last weekend at the Farmers Market.  Hopefully, those of you who purchased the bowl and utensil will bring them back with you this week.  Or, if you chose to compost your dinnerware, may it be happily breaking down in your compost pile.

Learn more about VerTerra at  
http://www.verterra.com/

and

Aspenware at http://aspenware.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4&Itemid=1 

Just a reminder that we also encourage customers to bring their own containers for their meal.


Menu

The DCF Cafe menu can be found on our website.  As of this weekend, our menu is both gluten and dairy free.  We do purchase bulk ingredients, so we can't guarantee that our dishes are 100% allergen-free.  We disclose all ingredients, so just ask.  In addition to our regular menu, we will be serving a carrot ginger soup that is truly scrumptious.

http://www.dancingcranefarm.com/content/7493

Contribute

We are currently in need of the following items.  Keep us in mind when you are cleaning out your cupboards or at yard sales!

Large size stainless bowls
Large size stainless stock/soup pots
Large Food Processor
Towels of all sizes (bath & kitchen)

Weeders Wanted!  It is that time of year again...... the weeds are out in full force.  Get a group of friends together and come out for a few hours of fresh air and weed pulling.  (Please let us know in advance when and how many people will be coming!)


Food for Thought


Spreading the Biointensive Revolution in Mexico

OCA and our affiliate in Mexico, Via Organica, believe that "biointensive" organic agriculture is the only way we're going to feed ourselves and feed the world in this emerging era of climate chaos, Peak Oil, and evermore scarce water. "Biointensive" is a cutting-edge method of organic farming and gardening, incorporating traditional methods, appropriate in both urban and rural settings, spearheaded by agronomist John Jeavons and the California-based organization, Ecology Action, which generates maximum yields on minimum areas of land, with a goal of long-term sustainability and soil improvement. Biointensive methods can produce between two and four times the number of vegetables and herbs per acre as traditional organic and chemical farming. As the world population grows, it is essential to find alternatives to the relatively low yields of conventional energy and chemical-intensive monoculture. Biointensive, like all organic agriculture, takes carbon dioxide from the air and stores it in the soil, does not rely on fossil fuels, and increases yields.

Jennifer Ungamach, Via Organica's resident expert and a student of John Jeavons, will be holding English language, Biointensive Agriculture Workshop for three consecutive Saturdays beginning August 14 at the Via Organica farm school in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. The course will also include an introduction to soil microbiology, compost tea brewing and clay pot irrigation.

For more information please contact Jennifer at oficina@viaorganica.org

Take Action

4 Simple Ways to Avoid GMOs

1. Buy organic - organic producers are not allowed to use GMOs
2. Look for "Non-GMO" labels
3. Avoid risky ingredients: corn, soy, vegetable oil (canola, cottonseed, and soybean), sugarbeet sugar
4. Buy products listed in the Non-GMO Shopping Guide


Resources

Interested in eating more raw food?  Check out www.upvegresource.com.

Need support as you transition to eating a healthier diet or just want to meet others who share your passion for good food?  Learn more about the group Northern Vegans at www.northernvegans.com. 
 
Don't forget..... DCF has a lending library!  Many of the books, DVD's, Videos, and magazines are listed on our website and many are not.  Get in touch for more info.


Parting

Man's heart away from nature becomes hard.  ~Standing Bear



 
 Dancing Crane Farm
348 Lawson Road
Skandia, MI 49885
Phone & Fax: 906.942.7975
info@dancingcranefarm.com
www.dancingcranefarm.com

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Natasha Gill, 348 Lawson Road, Skandia, MI 49885

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