 Nella Mae's Farm
Fresh, naturally-grown produce from our family farm in Cove, Oregon
Weekly Update
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Hello friends,
Thanks for all the feedback and support from everyone who read my latest blog post. If you didn't see it last week, here it is: Water, Heat & Smoke: On the Front Lines of Climate Change.
I am really appreciative of all the offers of help. We are OK water-wise at our farm, but our neighbors are not. One is hauling water from our place for his cattle; another spent the last week preparing to buy and store water from the city of Cove because their creek water is done and their spring water is trickling.
This story is playing out all over the valley where fields are going unirrigated and left to fallow. The Grande Ronde River just hit 80 degrees, killing off returning salmon. Climate-change driven water crises are playing out across the state in Klamath Falls and across the west.
I know this is depressing and it is easier to avoid. I just encourage everyone to think about folks on the front line of this climate crisis when you get the urge to turn away--farm workers, fire fighters, farmers, ranchers, and those dependent on the land; wildlife & fish; the next generation.
I recently heard a great quote on one of my favorite podcasts, How to Save a Planet. One of the hosts said, "whatever your superpower is, we need you to employ it in the fight against climate change."
The podcast is great because it is all about climate change solutions being employed by people like us right now. Every episode comes with action items you can do.
I really appreciate everyone who told me they called their members of Congress last week for the first time. Keep it up! Here's how to call your members of Congress and demand climate change legislation now.
Other updates:
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The farmstand at 69361 Antles Lane in Cove.
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What's in Season
- Spring mix- red and green lettuces
- Mild mix- lettuces, pea shoots, tatsoi, kale
- Spicy mix- lettuces, tatsoi, kale, arugula and/or mustard
- Basil mix- lettuces & a hint of Italian basil
- Bags of arugula and kale
- Beets
- Cabbage
- Herbs including cilantro, fennel leaf, basil, oregano, mint
- Chard
- Kale
Only at the farmstand:
- Blind Date Coffee
- Eggs
- Baked goods from Tea House
If you've never used the farmstand before, check out this video I made last year which explains all.
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Where to buy
- Nella Mae's Farmstand, 69361 Antles Lane, Cove. Always open, self-serve.
- Platz Family Farm, 1st St in Union. Open M, W, F 10am-6pm; Saturday 10am-1pm
- Community Merchants, 1210 Adams Ave, La Grande. 10am-6pm Mon-Friday, 10am-2pm Sat.
- Hines Meat Co, 2315 Jefferson Ave, La Grande. 9am-6pm Mon-Friday, 10am-5pm Sat.
- Hines Meat Co, 1210 Dorian Ave, Pendleton. 9am-6pm Mon-Friday, 10am-5pm Sat.
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Vaccine info
Thank you to all the health care workers, health department, and volunteers making the vaccine clinics happen!
Appointments for First Dose and Second Dose Clinics can be scheduled on the CHD website at www.chdinc.org/gv
If you or someone you know is unable to complete the scheduling process online please call 541-962-8800 for further assistance.
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Your grateful farmer, Nella Mae
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Smoke from Cove. Click here to read my latest blog post: Water, Heat & Smoke: On the frontlines of climate change
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Time to order basil for pesto!
If you want to stock your freezer with pesto this year, it is time to order your big bags o' basil. Please call, text or email me your order. Basil is $10/lb or 3 lbs for $27. I recommend 2-3 lbs for your annual supply of pesto. Check out this recipe or give me a call and we can chat. (Tip: all you really need is olive oil and basil to make pesto...)
Please order for pick up at the farmstand or Saturday farmers market. 541-910-4098 or farmer@nellamaesfarm.com.
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Basil and pesto.
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Tomato & chile update
We picked our first handful of tomatoes this week, so they will come on slowly next week and I expect lots by the second week of August. I know folks are eager for them, but they aren't actually late! They are right on time.
The peppers are and chiles are looking good and I expect about the same timing.
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Co-worker Brandon with the second ripe tomato.
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Nella Mae's Farm Stays & Tours
Reservations are now accepted for Nella Mae's tiny house farm stays starting July 6th and beyond. Click here to make a reservation.
If you have a visitor who is looking for a unique experience and would enjoy rustic, COVID appropriate accommodations on the farm, let use know! You can learn more here.
We will also be offering farm tours, so if you have folks visiting and you'd like a single or multi-farm tour around the valley, let me know!
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The tiny farmhouse.
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Time to Order Beef!
I am helping a neighbor friend with his first herd. If you're interested in a quarter beef, let me know and I'll sign you up for a quarter or half. The prices and system will work as it always does--the grass-finished beef is just coming from my neighbor Jorge Hernandez.
Click here to read about the process and prices.
Please call or email to reserve your beef by August 15th. 541-910-4098, farmer@nellamaesfarm.com
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Brisket!
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Restaurants Serving Nella Mae's produce
Many thanks to the restaurants who buy produce from us! Please support them!
- Mamacita's, La Grande
- Ten Depot Street, La Grande
- Brother Bear Cafe, La Grande
- The Starbottle at Anthony Lakes
- The Liberty Cafe, La Grande
- The Minam River Ranch
- Latitude 45, Baker City
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Maggie at Mamacita's
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