Our farm hunting has come to an end and we'll be settling on a civil war era farmstead just south of Bowling Green in Half Way, Kentucky.  With our move comes a lot of changes including how we will be sharing our harvests with our farm members.  While we have loved our multi-farm CSA option many of our suppliers are finding lots of success selling directly to consumers at Community Farmers Market on Tuesdays and Saturdays.  As our kids grow older they are asking for their own pigs, cows and chickens.  After much prayer and consideration we'll now be growing and raising all of the food we offer in our farm shares right on our own farm.  Our new farm at 395 Hickory Lane will offer opportunities for you to come work alongside us, enjoy harvest gatherings, potluck meals and more.  We are excited about what the future holds and we hope that you will consider coming along with us. 

Below you will find an invitation to a gathering just for our CSA customers as well as choices for new farm share options coming October 1st.  The multi-farm option that you are currently participating in will no longer be available as of October 1st.  You may have noticed that Community Farmers Market is growing by leaps and bounds and many of the products you receive in your share each week are now available at the market each week.  In order to decrease our competitiveness at the market and increase our ability to serve our members in a more relational way we have decided to make changes to the way we offer you the food grown on our farm. You will notice that there are four options below.  You can choose one of the following:

Protein & Vegetable Share-vegetable share (just like what you receive currently), 1/8 cow, 1/4 pig, 6 chickens, 24 dozen eggs and an "extra" item like olive oil, citrus, berries, maple syrup, real salt each week.
Homestead Share-visit the farm each week and "take all you can eat".  That's right, you will be able to take all of the vegetables, eggs, beef, pork, prepared food and bread you can eat for the week.  
Prepared Food Share-we are pleased to announce that Emily Aldridge is joining us as our new on farm chef.  She will be offering a prepared food CSA with a ready to eat entree, side dish, salads, fresh fruit, breads, snacks, treats and more.

We understand that there will be a need for some members to cancel your membership and we hope that those will consider supporting our farm partners at Community Farmers Market.  If you have any questions about the Heirloom Gathering or our new farm share options please feel free to contact us at any time.  Michelle michelle.lifeisgood@gmail.com or Nathan 270-799-5563

Nathan & Michelle Howell

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You are cordially invited...

Heirloom Gathering
Hickory Lane Farm
August 10th
5-7 pm
Live Music {Red River Fiddlers}
Heirloom Tomato Tasting
Farm Tours
Lawn Games
Local Dinner & Dessert
provided by HOME Cafe & Marketplace, Boyce General Store, Meltdown Iced Cream and our new farm chef, Emily Aldridge

*Invitation only*

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Three NEW options from Hickory Lane Farm
(formerly Need More Acres)

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1.  Protein & Vegetable Share
(begins October 1st)

This share works best for:
-People who want to pick up at the farmers market on Saturdays.
-People who want to cook 3-4 of their meals at home each week.

Think of this as a yearly share of our farms vegetables, meat, brown eggs and extra items.  You will receive 1/8th pig, 1/8th cow, 6 whole chickens, 26 dozen eggs and 52 vegetable shares.  Shares will be picked up weekly at Community Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8-1.
Cost $2500 per year or $200 per month (4 week cycle)
Available to 20 households

at a glance (sample week)
1 pound beef        1 pound pork
1/2 dozen eggs        olive oil
lettuce, kale, spinach, potatoes, green onions, tomatoes
squash, eggplant, gourmet peppers, cut flowers, fresh herbs

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2.  Homestead Share
(begins October 1st)

This share works best for:
-People who want to come spend time on the farm each week.
-People who want to prepare most of their food at home.
-People who are considering homesteading and want to experience life on a farm first.
-People who want access to a certified kitchen for preparing a portion of their foods.

Think of this as a yearly homesteading commitment with fewer strings attached.  You will visit our farm every week and take "all you can eat" from our farm kitchen.  Milk, fruits, vegetables, pork, beef, chicken, brown eggs and occasional prepared foods. Prepare to join us for work in the field or barn followed by a meal around the table.
Cost $134 per week, $7000 per household per year
*up to 2 adults and 2 children.  additional adults $1500 per year, additional children over 5 years old $500 per year
Available to 5 households

at a glance (sample week)
All Your Family Can Eat For The Week
Fresh Milk        Brown Eggs
Chicken    Beef    Pork
Prepared Foods        Fresh Baked Bread
Wild Caught & Foraged Items
Herbs    Cut Flowers   
Shares of strawberries, blueberries, local honey, olive oil, citrus

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3.  Prepared Food Share
(begins October 1st)

This share works best for:
-People who want to eat healthier, local foods but do not have the time to cook at home.
-Those who are on restrictive diets such as gluten free, clean diet, vegetarian, etc.

Want to eat fresh, healthy and locally grown food but just don't have time in the kitchen? 
Cost $55 per week
Available to 20 households

at a glance (sample week)???
Side Dish       Side Dish
Fresh Bread            Salad
Entree            Soup
Serves 2-4 People

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