Upcoming chicken drop-off locations

A message from our chicken farmers. They will be at our pick this Wednesday. You do not have to be a member of our CSA to purchase chicken. Contact Heather directly to place your order. 

Hello everyone!  I hope you had a great Thanksgiving and enjoyed some local food, I know we did!  We will be coming to your areas for drop-offs this coming week at the following locations:

Redlands:

We are now attending the Farmers Market at the Grove School every Saturday from 8am to noon.

Come check it out at 11126 Iowa Street, Redlands 92373.

Long Beach:

We will be at the CSA pick-up for Long Beach Local on Wednesday the 7th from 5-6:30pm.  That spot is located at Bella Cosa; 3803 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach 90807.  We will not be offering cut-up birds at this pick up, only whole.  We process the birds Wednesday morning and there simply isn't enough time to cut-up and package in time to make this drop-off so all birds at this location will be whole.

We will also be at Colorado Lagoon Park on Saturday the 10th from 2pm - 2:40pm.  We will be in the parking lot off Nieto Ave, inside the park.

Our final Long Beach drop off is at Scherer Park on Saturday the 10th from 3:15pm - 4pm.  We will be in the very north parking lot off East Del Amo Blvd.  This parking lot is just north of the tennis courts. 

Claremont:

Meet us at Memorial Park off Indian Hill on Saturday the 10th at 10am.  We will be in the circular parking area near the big flagpole.

Chino:

We are often at home and available for you to come pick up your chicken.  Please email me to make an appointment. 

Please make certain that you arrive within the posted times for each location as we are not able to stay late.

Place your order as soon as possible to make certain you get your chicken before we sell out.  Make certain you tell me which drop-off location you will be attending when you respond to this email or fill out an order form on our website: http://www.newfrontierfamilyfarm.com .

Thanks to all of you for your continued support!

Heather Fikel

New Frontier Family Farm

heather@newfrontierfamilyfarm.com

951-533-5396

P.S.  As some of you have no doubt noticed, this email is coming from Heather, not Dave.  Dave was having a hard time keeping up with the emails we were getting... basically he was awful at returning emails as some of you may have experienced.  I have banished him back to being the muscle of the farm while I handle the paperwork side of things.  I hope I can keep up!

I ain't even got the right #

This was one heck of a week. Sometime Monday the hawks got 3 of my hens. There were feather poofs by the willow tree, the coop and in the driveway. Sorry girls. I rigged some shade cloth to give them more protection. Plus when it rustles in the wind its spooky. I can't wait to get my new coop built. Total protection and on wheels. I need it up and running by February so I can put my new flock out safely. Need to build that brooder box too so Jennifer and the girls can raise their baby chicks. So many things.

Then on Wednesday night during the insane wind storm my greenhouse was destroyed. Total destruction. I used it already for 2 years at another growing ground but over there it was protected by a few buildings and a nice big eucalyptus tree. Here it was wide open, it never stood a chance. But it was not staked down either so who knows. We all talked about doing it but nobody did so, we all suck. Its ok, we can build another one. I just need it built by February so I can get my starts going. I mean the whole point is to grow stuff. Everything else is just bonus.

Plus side to the week is there are some grants popping up and some great opportunities for us to get out and spread the good word. I made some banners to help find us. The construction happening on California Ave has no end in sight so please give yourself some time to get lost. The only way to get to the farm is come up on Willow, go past the barricades and pull in the double gate on the right. Parking is to the left by the mailbox. 

Speaking of mailbox. Is there anyone out there with a little time and some creative energy? I would love a new mailbox. Something fun and that goes with our logo.  Wilson signs is making us a really awesome sign for the entrance and I think the mailbox needs to step up its game.

So that's week # 3 on the farm. Its not easy folks but it sure is amazing.

See you on any of our workdays. You don't need to call or email just come down. Its best if you show up at 9 and work until we break for lunch. That way we can all start a project together and either finish it or get to a good stopping point. 

Thanks so much-

sasha

Greenhouse

Destroyed by last night wind. Dang.

Farming

Support urban agriculture through your tax deductible donations

Howdy Long Beach Locals,

 

We would like to invite you to join Long Beach Local as a paying member. Your $25 tax deductible annual membership fee will help us to continue to bring local sustainable agriculture to the city of Long Beach. Long Beach Local depends on your membership in order to be able to fulfill our mission, In return you will receive 10% off our Farm Stand and be the first to get invited to our special events. 

 

Buying direct from our farm eliminates the inefficient transportation of food thus making it possible to distribute fresh and pesticide-free produce year round. This consumer is also supporting ethically and responsibly raised products as well as a sustainable lifestyle. We are creating an urban/ rural connection within our local community.

2011 has been a wonderful year and we know 2012 is going to be even better. Submit your $25 membership fee or any amount before December 31st for a tax-deductible donation and come visit us on the farm.

 

You may mail membership dues to:

Long Beach Local

2076 Eucalyptus Ave

Long Beach, Ca 90806

Happy New Year!

Sasha Kanno and Farm Lot 59

More greenhouse pictures

I really hope we don't have to move this thing again.

Greenhouse part 3

The replacement panels have been installed, the doors are on and the greenhouse is ready for irrigation. Today was another beautiful day for working on the farm. Thank you Andy and Craig.