<![CDATA[Sea Salt CSA at BB Farms]]>http://www.seasaltcsa.comen-ushttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssCopyright 2013Sea Salt CSA at BB Farms<![CDATA[Edible Jersey]]>Click here to read about our "Fishermans Catch" in the 2013 spring edition of Edible Jersey.

]]>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 06:39:58 -0500<![CDATA[Winter Newsletter, Seafood shares and PayPal option]]>Dear Members,
 
Returning and New - WELCOME!  I am so excited to start working in the greenhouse again this week, and at the end of this month we will be out in the fields preparing the ground for seeds and plants.  I am looking forward to a great season of working outside and healthy eating.  I have been busy over the winter making plans for the upcoming season - crop planning and selections, drawing field maps, scheduling plantings for the greenhouse and field, ordering supplies, hiring staff and the list goes on.  For all of us on the Farm, we are eager to get back out there and do some farming - it is what we love to do!  Every year has its challenges, but we do our best to prepare for whatever may arise.  Also in the "off" season, I have attended a few conferences and have been checking out equipment at local farm auctions.  As we spring our clocks forward this weekend, the days get longer, the weather gets a little warmer and we are full steam ahead.  It is exciting!
 
I have posted the Winter Newsletter on the website - check it out for what's new.  Seafood Shares back again!  Pass it on to a friend who may be thinking of joining as we have slots available for veggie and seafood shares.
 
Also, we have added a new feature to the website for our members, "Membership Actions"  - check your status, update your membership (add a seafood share, change your email, etc) and make a payment.  We now accept payments through PayPal.  If you would like to pay your balance IN FULL, you may do so here.  Otherwise, please submit your payment installment to our mailing address.
 
If you would like to add a seafood share to your current membership, you can do so by clicking on"Update Membership".  If you do not wish to pay your balance IN FULL using PayPal (as your veggie share balance will be included in this total), please submit a check to our mailing address for the seafood portion. 
 
Veggie Shares - 1st and 2nd payments past due (as of Feb 28th).  3rd and final payment due April 30th.
 
If you have questions about the upcoming season or payments, let me know and I will get back to you as soon as I am able.
 
See you in the Spring.
 
Your Farmer,
Jen
]]>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:58:17 -0600<![CDATA[Seafood Shares]]>2013 SEAFOOD SHARES -

Cost? $230

How much seafood?  The share will be enough for 2 people, and we feel the portions are generous.

When? Biweekly, Wednesday afternoons, 3-6. The season will run mid-June through October (10 weeks).

Eat Jersey Fresh seafood and support the livelihoods of local NJ fisherman throughout the state.  In partnership with Rutgers Cooperative Extension and NJ Sea Grant Consortium, in 2012 we “tested the waters” and customer satisfaction was high and we are pleased to offer this option again.  Based on our experiences with fisherman’s scheduling, species availability, pricing, etc., we have adjusted our program accordingly.  This season’s seafood menu will include mainly shellfish with repeats of customers’ favorites including clams, oysters, scallops, lobster and swordfish.  Also we are aiming for tuna and soft shell crabs.  If yes for crabs, it will likely be the first week as we will be close to the end of their season.  If not, we will substitute another high quality species – to be determined.  Know your farmer AND know your fisherman too!

Read on for further information in the Winter Newsletter.

SIGN UP FOR A SEAFOOD SHARE!

 

2012 SEAFOOD BY THE WEEK - Click here for a list of our fisherman partners and a taste of the seafood offered during our pilot season.  In 2013, looking forward to supporting NJ fisherman and eating high quality, local seafood!

 

Other useful links:

Rutgers Seafood Info

Safe Shellfish Brochure

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:13:21 -0600<![CDATA[Farm News]]>VISIT OUR BLOG FOR WEEKLY FARM UPDATES

 

CSA NEWSLETTERS:

2013 Winter

2012 Fall/End of Season

2012-2013 Renewals

2012 Spring/Member Welcome

2012 Overwinter

2011 Fall/End of Season 

 

CSA IN THE NEWS:

Seafood sector can relate to traditional agriculture, The NJ Farmer.

http://americanfarm.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1742:seafood-sector-can-relate-to-traditional-agriculture&catid=2

Catch of the Day, Philadephia Inquirer.

http://articles.philly.com/2012-07-29/news/32907424_1_pilot-program-clam-csa-members

Video also...

http://www.philly.com/philly/video/164023106.html

 

]]>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 07:26:59 -0600<![CDATA[CSA Payment Reminder ]]>

 

Dear Member,
 
We are requesting a payment as indicated below.  If we have received your payment in full please disregard this message.

Payment terms:  1st due at sign up, 2nd due Feb 28, and 3rd/final due April 30. 

Full priced share @ $525: payment in 3 equal installments of $175.

Early birds @ $495: payment in 3 equal installments of $165.

Checks made payable to "Sea Salt CSA"
PO Box 832, Oceanville, NJ 08231 - 
 
Renewing members, please note the change of address!  
 
If you have questions or if you would like to discuss your payment, please let me know.

Thank you for your payment. 

Jen

]]>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:54:37 -0600<![CDATA[Employment]]>Position: Crew Leader, seasonal full time, March – October

Crew leader applicants must have 1-3 seasons of farming experience.  CSA Manager works with the Crew Leader to provide training and oversight to ensure that they know how to do all of the work required of them on the farm.  You will be responsible for supervising and working with farm crew which includes: greenhouse work – seeding, transplanting, watering, maintaining greenhouse records;  field work – transplanting, seeding, hand weeding, hoeing, fertilizing, spraying/treating crops for pests and diseases, irrigating, trellising, cover cropping, etc., keeping field notes; the harvest – harvesting, washing and sorting by hand, storing produce, maintaining harvest records, keeping harvest area clean; Farm Shop (Wednesday and Saturday) setting up, staffing, keeping farm shop area clean.  Applicants must be efficient, disciplined, organized and a positive example to others.  

Position: Crew Worker, seasonal full time, April – October

Experience preferred but is not required for crew workers.  Farm crew work in all aspects of the operation which include: greenhouse work – seeding, transplanting, watering;  field work – transplanting, seeding, hand weeding, hoeing, fertilizing, spraying/treating crops for pests and diseases, irrigating, trellising, cover cropping, etc.; the harvest – harvesting, washing and sorting by hand, storing produce; and Farm Shop (Wednesday and Saturday) setting up, staffing.

 

EMPLOYMENT 2013 - CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND HOW TO APPLY

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