Family Share shown in photo above (except Corn, only Half Share amount shown)
This Week’s Share
Crop |
Family Share |
Half Share |
| Basil | 8 ounces | 4 ounces |
| Beans, Mixed Varieties | 1 1/2 pounds | 3/4 pounds |
| Chard | 1 bunch | 1/2 bunch |
| Corn | 8 ears | 4 ears |
| Lettuce | 1 large head | 1 small head |
| Onions, Red Torpedo | 2 each | 1 each |
| Summer Squash | 2 pounds | 1 pound |
| Tomatoes, New Girl Slicers | 2 pounds | 1 pound |
Share Notes
- Basil: We’re going big on basil this week! Try making a batch of pesto and filling up an ice cube tray with the pesto. Place the ice cube tray in the freezer, and once pesto cubes have frozen completely dump them out of the tray into a freezer storage container/bag. Take out basil cubes out to thaw as you need them. One cube is enough for one to two servings. Pesto can be frozen for up to 6 months with cheese added, or up to year with no cheese added.
CSA News
Help Oregon’s Specialty Farmers and tell the ODA to Halt the Temporary Canola Rule
At the beginning of August the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) announced a plan to open up previously protected areas of the Willamette Valley to canola production by the beginning of September. Once canola is in the ground, it is nearly impossible to keep it from cross-pollinating with similar brassicas (broccoli, kale, turnips, collards, brussels sprouts, etc), becoming a noxious weed, and bringing large amounts of pests to the area. As a small diversified vegetable farm, many of the crops we grow at SIO fall into the brassica family, and we source much of that seed from Oregon’s specialty seed growers located in Willamette Valley. The cross contamination of crops, particularly genetically modified varieties, can be ruinous to Oregon’s specialty seed industry. Oregon is known around the world for producing excellent quality seeds, and for organically certified farmers theyrely heavily on Oregon specialty seed growers to provide seed that is GM free and since current USDA Organic guidelines do not allow for genetically engineered material. To learn more about the issue and stay up to date as decisions are made please the ‘Canola in the Willamette Valley’ page on the Friends of Family Farmers website.
Actions you can take:
- Spread the word; engage your friends and family; educate yourself on the issue
- Write Letters to the Editors of the newspapers around the state (tips)
- Call ODA and ask them to repeal the temporary rules: 503. 986.4552 Email Director Katy Coba directly
- Contact the Governor: 503.378.4582 Email the Governor’s office
- Sign up for our Newsletter and Action Alerts
- Attend the Public Hearing on September 28th
- Donate to the cause (email Nellie for details)
- Follow ODA’s website to see when the permanent regulation is posted