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A note from Hearty Roots Farm:

 Another great reason to join a CSA and support organic farming:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/04/business/energy-environment/04weed.html

We hope that you will join us for some farm events this season!  Here's the lineup for 2010:

Greenwood Heights CSA is sold out for the 2010 season.

If you are interested in the 2011 season, email us your information.  We will send an announcement when registration begins.

Hi Everyone!

We are pleased to be able to offer an expanded Thanksgiving Share this year. Not only will Hearty Roots be delivering vegetables, fruit and eggs, we will also be offering Amber Sather's homemade apple and pumpkin pies.

Distribution for all these items will be Saturday, November 21 from 9am-10am at LOT 2 at the corner of Sixth Avenue and 20th Street.

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to thank you all for making this such a great season! That's right--this past Saturday was our last distribution until next year.

A lively panel discussion among the 39th district city council candidates Brad Lander (Democrat), Joe Nardiello (Republican) , and David Pechefsky (Green) as they talk about their views on food policy.

Topics include:
* Health
* Sustainability
* School food and curriculum
* Expanding access to healthy food
* Social justice for food workers and consumers
* Local healthy food sources: community gardens, farmer´s markets, CSAs, food coops

2 medium red or green kohlrabi bulbs
1 large carrot, peeled
1 tsp. fennel seed
2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. kosher salt, or more to taste
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 small garlic clove, pressed (optional)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
2 cups pea shoots (optional)

News from Miriam.... 
Hi Everyone ,
 
As you may already know, our new neighborhood restaurant, LOT 2, shares many of our CSA interests in local food and sustainable farming.

LOT 2 is generously offering our CSA members a 10% discount. 

Here's the note from Ben, one of the LOT 2 owners:

In recognition of our shared neighborhood and shared values, Lot 2 Restaurant is offering a 10% dining discount to all members of the Greenwood Heights CSA. We support and applaud your commitment to creating a healthy, sustainable food community.  

We are giving a member list to the restaurant. Please let them know your name and that you are from our CSA.
 

2 bunches chard, kale, collard, or other winter greens, about 1 ½ pounds total
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, minced
½ medium yellow or red onion, minced
1 can (15 ½ ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Salt
1 ½ tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice