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The previous quote is an excerpt from a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, in all fairness I must tell you it goes on to take a few pokes at manufacturing and is a classic example of Jefferson's agrarian utopia phase (like he's a freshman in college) which he did later temper with a more inclusive view of commerce and navigation as pillars of a new America. But it is none the less an inspiring bit of rhetoric.
Heidi and I are dedicated to the success of the small farm. Not only do we work diligently toward the growth and improvement of our own farm but we also strive to help our fellow farmers both personally and politically. Part of our mission is to "change the way Lewis County buys its produce". Of course we include all of the south sound but recognize that other areas have existing institutions; like the Coops in Olympia and PCC in Seattle, which are already doing this. We are dedicated to the idea that small farms should have direct access to their end users and that citizens should have ample choices of fresh local produce direct from the farm.
This past year it has been my pleasure to serve as president of the newly formed Community Farmers Market in Chehalis. Along with a board of dedicated local growers and others we watched this fledgling market earn a combined gross income of $30,000; this money going directly into the pockets of local growers and other small business, while the market also helped create a more festive and vital atmosphere in downtown Chehalis.
I also serve as vice president on the Olympia Market's board of directors. That market is responsible for the stability of many small growers throughout the south sound. It provides a great forum for the sales of fresh local produce and I am proud to be a part of it. I am proud to have had the opportunity to help insure it maintains its authenticity and that it always provides an opportunity for farmers to sell their wares directly to the public.
Thank you all once again for doing your part and buying direct from a local farm.
This winter we will once again be offering two extended seasonal deliveries timed to provide you with a bounty of delightful winter vegetables to use for your holiday cooking, along with a great selection of storage vegetables like shallots and onions. These deliveries will be Tuesday November 22nd and Tuesday December 20th. This is a great way to enjoy some of your favorite winter vegetables and wean you from the weekly deliveries. Cost of participation is $50 per delivery. You can contact us by phone or email us to sign up for these.
Thanks,
Mike
PS: Be really careful when working with these Kabocha squash. I often crack them like an egg on a hard surface, really hard, like a concrete floor, rather than try to cut them in half with a knife. They are very hard. | 
