Cameron Place CSA
The Cameron Place CSA is searching for a new farm manager for the 2012 growing season. Scott and Jessica did a good job in 2011, and have decided to look for other jobs with higher salaries. I appreciate their enthusiasm and hard work, and wish them well.
As a farmer who has been dependent on risk-based income for 33 years, I firmly believe that a successful CSA manager must be willing to share a portion of the risk that crops and income may fail from natural causes beyond our control. More importantly, success also hinges on the things that a farmer and farm manager can control, and difficult choices are inherent in running any enterprise.
The farm grounds, barn and greenhouse are in great shape due to the good work of Ben Wilke, Scott and Jessica Washkowiak, Ben Hill, Emily, Garance, Jessica E., Julio, and our work-share volunteers and WWOOFers. I am confident that we will find excellent candidates for the Cameron Place's farm manager's job from a pool that includes former interns and other individuals who are eager for the opportunity to lead a CSA that is well-established and fully equipped to meet the needs of our local food and farming community.
Please write to cameronplacecsa@bresnan.net with your concerns, questions or suggestions.
Thank you,
Thomas Cameron
Our first fall garden share started yesterday october 19,2011 and just incase you were not able to pick up. You are still more then welcome to come out to the farm to get your bounty. Due to the beautiful weather we have been having this week's bounty includes some wonderful produce that we grew all summer. When you come to the farm there could be a chance that we wont be here so please help yourself. We will have directions posted on a dry erase board to let you know which produce to grab and where the produce can be found along with the quantity each person is allowed. The share should be ready by wednesday morning but it might be a good idea to call before you head out!
-Please bring your reusuable grocery bags or a box to get your goodies home!
-Please contact us if you have any questions. 970-402-8364
-We are located at 3883 G 1/4 rd Palisade Co. 81526
Mark your calenders Fall garden pick up dates:
10-19
11-2
11-16
11-30
Always Growing,
Cameron Place CSA
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The 2011 season was such a success and we could not have done it with out all the support of our members. If it was not for you coming out to the farm on your days off or participating in "weed wednesday", onion planting, potato harvesting and helping with the Main Street Community Garden this season would not have been as much fun or as successfull. It is so rewarding to have the opportunity to meet all the wonderful people who enjoy the food we grow. As a farmer there are many times that you never know where your product is going and being a consumer you never know where your product is from. Being a part of a Community Supported Agriculture farm is just one small step of a much bigger issue. I hope that you all enjoyed the Cameron Place CSA this year and are looking forward to the 2012 season. If you have any feedback for us please fill out our survey or contact us. To help you and the farm we have started pre-registration for the 2012 season.
For those of you participating in the Fall Garden Share we cant wait to see you Wednesday October 19.
here is a link for the 2011 survey www.surveymonkey.com/s/SX2RJLN
Below are some pictures from the Harvest Festival Potluck!
Please join us Sunday October 9, 2011 for our Harvest Festival potlucl and annual Soup Contest. Festivities will kick off around 4:30 and go untill everyone is full and tired. There will be a prizes awarded for the three best soups. Plan on soup, fresh bread, pork and beverages. Please dont feel pressed to make a soup, any fall dish will do! We look forward to ending the season with happy bellies.
We had such a great time hosting Bookcliff Vineyards and The Black Cat Bistro for the 2011 Rocky Mountian Wine Festival's wine maker dinner. The wines were fantastic and the food was delicious. At Cameron Place CSA we want to Thank all the guest who came to the wine festival and who supported the "Feast In The Field" farm to table dinner. The rain pushed us into the green house and we were so happy to accommodate everyone. We hope you are able to come next year!
September 16 "Feast In The Field"
Friday September 16 Rancho Durazno, Cameron Place CSA and Bookcliff Vinyards are very excited to collaborate all our efforts for the 2011 Rocky Mountain Wine Festival "Feast In The Field" dinner. Chef Eric Skokan of the Black Cat Bistro will prepare this years meal. Eric is well known for his menus based on local resources, highlighting seasonal organic cusine. Wines from Bookcliff Vineyards will be exquisitely paired along with Organic produce from the Cameron Place CSA and Fruits from Rancho Durazno.
For More information please click here. If you have any questions please call us at 970-402-8364.
Come join us at Rancho Durazno where rows of fruit trees are framed by the Glowing Bookcliffs and The Grand Mesa for a truly memorable evening.
Diana with world table cooking school came to the farm last Tuesday and gave us some fresh new cooking tips from the bounty that the farm has to offer. We started with a awesome no cook tomato sauce over pasta. The suace was rich with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, onion, parmesan cheese, other garden herbs a splash of olive oil and vinegar then just a touch of salt and pepper. So yummy! We then moved to a great green summer salad with edibel flowers and lovely french balsamic dressing. We also learned a great melon salad and last but not least peach cobbler. We had so much fun eating, laughing, and enjoying all the flavors of the field to table cooking demo.
Salsa fest Potluck
This sunday August 21st at the farm!
Starts: 5pm (Right after Peach fest in Palisade)
Judging: 6:00pm
Several categories with great prizes!
Bring a salsa and a dish to share.
We’ll provide chips & drinks, Beer from Palisade Brewery & great company!
Hope to see you there!
970-402-8364
Please join us for a cooking class with Diana from World Table Tuesday August 16. She will feature a seasonal menu from what the harvest is from that day. The class will start at 7:00 after the pickup. For more information please contact us. 970-402-8364
Swiss Chard 2011
Please join is at the farm for a potluck on Sunday July 24. We love having a chance to get to know you better and spend some time just hanging out! We will provide the hardware and few lovely dishes we all can share. Please bring a dish to share and a beverage.
When:July 24 @4:00
Where: Cameron Place CSA Barn
3883 G1/4 rd Palisade Co
Please join us for food, laughs, and fun.
Hi Members,
The next time you come out to the farm please feel free to cut some flowers for your home! They are really starting to look nice!
Thanks Jess
We wanted to thank out friends at the CEC (Colorado Environmental Coalition) for supporting the CSA and for such a great BBQ. We had so much fun dancing to Flat Top Reed, Eating good food, and meeting new people. Celebrating the warm spring night was just what we needed to get ready for another great growing season.
The Dual Imersion Academy (DIA) had a field trip to the farm on thursday we had such a great time with the fourty 1st graders and we cant wait to see you again! Below are some pictures of the day!
The spring Salad Share is finally here! We have been anxiously waiting for many of our crops to grow and thankfully the rain is helping this years bounty get off to a good start. In anticipation of the full season share the salad share really helps us get through these hard next few weeks. It is such a treat to enjoy the wonderful flavors of spring rain and crisp air along with the spice of arugala, radishes, and baby turnips filling our plates and bellies. To us the fist harvest is a celebration of what is about to take place. Savoring and enjoying our delicious salad greens and every leaf knowing that they don’t last all summer is truly a very special time at the Cameron Place CSA.
(pictured: Arugala in the field)
Thank you WSCG for inviting us to your fundraiser and sharing your passion on improving school lunch. We were so happy to share a fresh green salad with everyone there. Good luck this year with your garden and keep up the good work! We support you! Eat Local!
(Pictured: Scott Washkowiak)
Last Wednesday we added 4 pigs to the Cameron Place CSA. If you are in the neighborhood please visit with us to see all the amazing food we have been so busy growing. Plus the pigs are pretty fun to watch. At Cameron Place CSA we hope you are all enjoying the spring weather and looking forward to the first CSA shares and farmers markets in the next few weeks. We are so excited to grow for you this summer.
At Cameron Palce CSA we help support the Main Street Community Garden in Grand Junction Colorado. We took some time on tuesday to help the Main Street Community Garden get started for the 2011 growing season. I wanted to post some pictures of the garden that will soon transform into amazing, beautiful, delicious fruits and veggies. We had so much fun with all the garden members and we look forward to helping you more.
We had such a great time giving farm tours last sunday. It was great to have new and old members come visit us. Thank you so much for your support!
This Sunday we are inviting you to come and see our beautiful fruit blossoms! Please come out and take pictures, meet new staff and interns and see the changes we are making to the farm!
Yesterday between the rain showers I was able to take a few photos at our parent farm Rancho Durazno. Our Apricot trees just started blossoming and were are getting very excited for spring!
Hello Members,
We wanted to share the first sprouts of the 2011 season with you. Below you will see your broccoli and cabbage starts. 
