Dear Careshare Subscriber:
The 2025 planting season has begun! We first want to thank all of our returning subscribers and welcome our new subscribers! We are grateful for your support!
We also want to let you know about a few updates to the Careshare Program:
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First, we received a grant from the USDA to add a larger HighTunnel that allows us to grow more vegetables under a much more controlled environment. As a result, we can now host 20 Careshare subscribers! NOTE: First preference is given to our returning Careshare subscribers.
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Second, to better accommodate our customers and our extended growing season, we are combining our three harvesting seasons into one 18-week growing season Careshare. The first Careshare harvest should begin sometime before mid-June, weather permitting, and will run through November.
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Third, the 18-week Season subscription price is $425 for the single Careshare (1-2 people) and $800 for a family Careshare (3+ people). Customers paying for the season in one payment (due by end of May) receive a $50 discount. You can also break it into three equal payments that will be due May 30, August 15, and November 15.
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Fourth, we are excited to announce that we are planning to issue Certificates in AgriBusiness & Service and Servsafe certifications for food handling to our moms;
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Fifth, we plan add value to our S2T Enterprise by creating, marketing, and selling a Chocolate-Roma Salsa, a Tomatillo Verde Salsa, a Universal Rub for meats & vegetables, and a Specialty NATASHA House Cookie.
This year promises to be miraculous so be sure you don't miss out! Vegetables and fruits we will be growing include:
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Lettuces—Nevada, Endive, Oakleaf, Romaine, Buttercrunch
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Spinach
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Greens— Kale,
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Cabbage—Bok Choy, Swiss Chard,
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Tomatoes—Cherries—chocolate, jubilee, & reds; Roma, Beefsteaks, & Tomatillos
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Peppers—green, yellow, orange, red, habanero, banana, & sweet
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Carrots—orange and white (miniature)
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Potatoes
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Cucumbers-Slicing & garden sweet
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Eggplant-Black Beauty
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Zucchini
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Summer Squash
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Raspberries
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Blackberries
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Herbs—Cilantro, Basil, Dill, Parsley, Chives, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Tarragon
Single Careshare - $425 — This share consists of a variety of fresh produce for 1-2 people.
Family Careshare - $800 — This share consists of a variety of fresh produce for 3+ people.
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We also want to know what vegetables you would like us to grow next year! Please fill out the survey you will receive after the season so we can be sure to have your feedback.
Thank you again! We look forward to you joining us!
Sincerely,
Alvin J. Brown, Master Gardener