Tonopah Rob's Vegetable Farm

PeggyJo the Turtle on Tonopah Rob’s farm.

Here is the latest update regarding the land deal.  I had a meeting with the land owner and his son. After all the wheeling and dealing, I now have my very first lifetime CSA membership. That’s right.  I’m proud to have Mr. Ignacio and his family eating fresh from the farm.  Ignacio has decided to give the land back to the brother team and the brothers have decided to accept 15,000.00 dollars to pay off the balance.  As far as the shared well goes, the brother team will sign an agreement that once the neighboring land is foreclosed on the well agreement will be dissolved and solely put into my name.

Both Mr. Ignacio and myself will be going to the title company to sign on the dotted lines.  At that time, I will pay for the land.  Here’s what I need from you.  For those of you that are signing on for the super duper CSA membership or if you already have a membership and want to come see the new land, I will be holding an impromptu meeting this weekend at the farm stand on January 14, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.  I plan to do a walk around the new property and explain my plans regarding how I will begin incorporating the new farm land into development. I would appreciate everyone coming to the farm for this tour. If you cannot attend the meeting here’s what I need from you. For all new families joining the CSA and contributing members already involved, please sign and mail a new CSA contract along with your payment. Write on the form super duper CSA and if you are in partnership with another family please list the family sharing that membership.  I would appreciate all contracts and monies by January 21, 2012.  Note:  You can click on the above tab CSA Contract and print/download a copy.

This picture is of the dwarf peach and nectarine orchard nestled into my farm.  This plot sits south of the new land I want to purchase.

I will continue to accept super duper CSA memberships for another month.  I don’t want to turn anyone away.  If someone wants to pitch in 500.00 dollars and split a share, I have another family wanting to do the same, they are looking for a partner.  Please call or email me. Like some of my members have said, “this is a no brain-er, 1000.00 dollars for 1500.00 dollars worth of veggies is a screaming deal.  Even 500.00 dollars on a shared membership still receives 750.00 dollars of fresh all natural fruit and vegetables from Tonopah Rob’s farm is a fantastic deal……..and to think this can roll over to the following season is a huge win for all members.”

Even if a family cannot squeeze out all the money but wants to sign up for a half share, every dollar is important to the farm. The new land will cost thousands to prepare so every dollar will help….so please help, if you can contribute.  If you can’t join the CSA program just come to the farm or to one of my market locations on a regular basis and support the farm that way.

The last few years I’ve watched the farm expand two fold.  It’s growing pains have made the fence line bulge so much it’s now beginning to crack. Now, the time is right to knock down the borders and expand into the future.  The triangle dinner bell will truly be heard from the north 40 and the chef on hand must learn to call us ten minutes sooner, giving us all a little more time to reach the back porch.

I have been truly overwhelmed by the support.  There are so many good people in the world and just think I know a bunch of em’.  A big thank you goes out to all of the new CSA customers who signed up this past weekend.  The farm thanks Bob and his family, Sue and her husband, Tom and his peeps, Tim and Jim, Carol, and Mr. Ignacio and his family, welcome to veggie land!

Here’s the veggie list:

• Heirloom Spinach
• All Lettuce Mix
• Swiss Chard
• Tonopah Salad Mix
• Mustard Greens
• Sweet Red Russian Kale
• Red Radishes
• Sweet Colorful Carrot Mix
• Watermelon Radishes
• Old Fashioned Purple Top Turnips
• Scarlet Queen Red Stems
• Salad Sweeties
• Gourmet Green Onions
• Sweet Oranges
• Lemons
• White Grapefruit
• Fresh Eggs
• Diakon Radishes
• maybe potatoes and beets—maybe!

Broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower are just a week to two away from donning the tables.