Bunchgrass Farm

Yay! From this morning's thinkprogress.org Progress Report D.C. residents are getting a new farmers market right near the White House. Approximately 20 vendors will gather every Thursday afternoon this fall. The organizers of FreshFarmMarkets said they contacted the White House shortly after Inauguration Day with the idea, and the administration was "very enthusiastic." Assistant White House chef Sam Kass endorsed the idea, saying it was "totally and completely consistent with the goals that the White House has had in terms of fresh food and healthy eating." [Read More]

The turkeys are growing big and happy. This time of year, we're letting them graze selected runs in the main vegetable garden. The chocolate turkeys have proven more succeptible to local predators than have their Rio Grand wild turkey cousins. Looks like there will be plenty to fill the freezer, as well as provide some holiday CSA treats and food bank gifts.