Week Two - June 10, 2013 - Good Natured Family Farms

Farm UpdateWe’re beginning to see more crops from Twin CountyFamily Farms in Rich Hill, MO. In a couple of weeks,they will be in full swing!Reduce Seasonal allergieswith local honey?We thought it would ‘bee’ nice if you invited afriend to participate in the CSA.Tell them what a ‘sweet’ deal itis to get 18 weeks of local, farmfresh product s delivered right toThis week we are again trying produce from newfarmers in southern Missouri. work We’ll for have j ust produce $27.25/ week!from Chateauvert Farm in Mountain Grove, MO.I f they sign- up, YOURThere$25ismembershipa belief that eatingfeeawillspoonful of localbe waived. Un’bee’lievable! honey each day may relieve seasonal allergies.The idea is that bees will carry bits of pollen withCont act Cr istina.Raybourn@hallmark.com them into the hive or 816- and 274- this pollen 5559 ends up in thehoney. Getting a daily small dose of pollen fromplants that grow near you (and are likely causingyour allergies) will prevent the immune systemfrom overreacting (similar to vaccination).Although research is conflicting as to the validityof this plan, many people swear by it.Give it a try and let us know!- Pullet Eggs -Pullet eggs are from chickens just learning to lay eggs. The chickens are always under 1-year oldand the small eggs they produce are about 60-70% the size of a large egg from a more mature bird.Pullet eggs are known for their big and rich yolks. The yolk is commonly 75% of the total egg andbold orange in color. Many people consider pullet eggs the richest and best-tasting eggs. It’s a treatto be able to get pullet eggs directly from a farmer, as they are not commonly sold to grocery stores.Pullet eggs can be used for cooking, but most recipes call for large eggs, so just adjust up about 30-40% when deciding how many eggs to add.The photos below are of the happy, free-range chickens on John Miller’s farm and a pullet egg nextto a large egg.