SETON HARVEST
9400 New Harmony Rd.
Evansville, IN 47720
GENERAL INFO:
812.963.7693
mkemper@doc-ecp.org
FARM MANAGER:
812.963.7690
jschalas@doc-ecp.org
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Greetings!
Preparations are underway for the 2010 growing season at Seton Harvest and our Shareholder membership list is rapidly growing.
Community Supported Agriculture brings together community members, a farmer and agricultural land in a relationship of mutual support based on an annual commitment to one another. As a fundamental concept, both the farmer and the consumers share in the risks and benefits of farming. Seton Harvest experienced an abundant year during 2009 as the farm staff harvested over 33,000 pounds of healthy vegetables and herbs. Throughout the twenty-six week growing season (mid-May through mid-November), our shareholders came to the farm one day each week to pick up their weekly share of the harvest.
Response to Seton Harvest from Evansville and the surrounding communities has exceeded our expectations. We have a limited number of shareholder openings remaining and are providing you with this opportunity to join us for the 2010 growing season.
If you are interested in becoming a shareholder, I encourage you to click on the link to download the 2010 Shareholder Application. Complete the Application Form and return it with your deposit or full payment to: Seton Harvest, 9400 New Harmony Rd., Evansville, IN 47720. Your application must be received by March 1, 2010, in order to secure your membership.
We look forward to having you join Seton Harvest for 2010 and enjoy the many benefits of Community Supported Agriculture. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (812) 963-7693.
Sincerely,
Marvin J. Kemper
Administrator
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Joe Shalasky named Vanderburgh County Soil & Water Conservation District's Friend of Conservation in 2009.
Davie Sue Wallace-Litov presenting Joe with the SWCD Friend of Convervation 2009 award.
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SETON HARVEST MISSION:
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As a responsible steward of the land and community, Seton Harvest, a ministry of the Daughters of Charity, will use the land in a just and environmentally conscious way by sharing locally grown food with shareholders, including persons who are poor and homeless and by providing educational opportunities around sustainable agriculture.
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How to find us!
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Click Here for directions and a map to Seton Harvest.
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Seton Harvest - A Certified Naturally Grown Farm
We are pleased to announce that Seton Harvest is now a Certified Naturally Grown farm. Certified Naturally Grown is an independent agency out of Stone Ridge, New York. To be accepted into the certification program, candidates must complete a detailed application and undergo an annual farm inspection by a third party expert. Each farm must also submit a Grower Declaration which demonstrates a commitment to the following standards and practices:
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>> Absolutely no use of synthetic chemical insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or fertilizers on our crops or fields.
>> Minimal and careful use of even organically approved soil amendments and sprays.
>> Care for our soil, water and air quality with crop rotations, cover crops, protective buffer strips and ecologically sustainable farming practices.
>> No use of chemically treated or Genetically Modified seeds.
>> Sanitary post-harvest practices including proper transport, storage and the use of only potable water for the washing of produce.
>> A commitment to strive in every way to pass on the land and surrounding environment in an even better condition than it was passed on to us.
For more information about Certified Naturally Grown, go to: www.naturallygrown.org
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We're on YouTube ...
Visit the Seton Harvest Channel on YouTube to see the latest videos of the farm. To view, copy and paste the link into your browser.
http://www.youtube.com/setonharvest
The Guineas are on YouTube - check them out at the website listed above!
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Please add a comment on the videos after viewing or email Mary Wildeman (mwildema@doc-ecp.org) and let her know what you think. We are trying to improve the quality - especially the audio - so be sure and turn your volume up!
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