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Hi y’all! As usual, we have a few pictures to share from market. But before I do that, I’d also like to do something a little different and request CSA members, blog readers, and market customers submit a little something about themselves to be shared on the blog next week (or among the CSA membersContinue reading “CSA begins THIS week! :)”

Hi ya’ll. Here’s a post that may be a little gushy, so stop reading if that’s not your thing :). As many of you already know, I think that there man to the left is pretty freakin amazing. There’s no way I can go into all the ways he amazes me – and I’m sureContinue reading “A little braggin on my darlin”

Last week I received an e-mail from a friend, colleague, and (new) Ben’s Produce customer, Sarah. So many of you have shown us so many kindnesses and I thought I’d share this one with all of you. We are truly blessed to have so many beautiful people in our lives. We are so very grateful!Continue reading “All Smiles”

Hey y’all, We’re preparing for our first farmers market next Saturday, April 3rd. We’ll be at the Western Wake Farmer’s Market in Cary, NC. The market opens at 8 am and ends at noon. There will also be bakers, fish, meat, cheese, eggs, crafted farm products, musical entertainment, a chef’s demonstration, an educational tent andContinue reading “Opening Day – Western Wake Farmer’s Market”

Hello All, We have returned from visiting Patricia’s parents in Middle Tennessee this past weekend. They purchased 25 acres of land this winter and we went to see it and camp out on it. Most of it is woods but some is suitable to farming someday. There is a creek, a duck pond with notContinue reading “Hello Pigeon Roost, Hello Spring!”

Hello all, We planted the first round of peas and carrots yesterday! What a joy it was! The sun was out, the wind blowing and the soil was dry enough to plant! I got to use a Planet Jr. seeder to plant both peas and carrots…its a seeder that was designed by the 4 ColeContinue reading “Peas and Carrots, ready for lift-off!”

Hello all, We have updated the CSA deadlines and created a brochure. The brochure can be found here and through our links section on the right. The deadlines are rolling, meaning they are determined by when you join. Please make your deposits at your convenience and the 2 payments thereafter are due 30 days andContinue reading “CSA Update”

Hello All! Step outside early these mornings and what do we see? The work of Jack Frost! Cold weather is here, albeit intermittently, as evidenced by the frost covered cabbage shown here. This picture is from last Friday morning, the day after Thanksgiving. We hope y’all had a wonderful holiday. We gave thanks for allContinue reading “Fresh, local veggies for winter!”

Hello y’all! It’s been a minute since we’ve posted and we have a bunch of news! The online store for Ben’s Produce is now open for business! Check us out at http://www.vendio.com/stores/bensproduce . We have been planting lots of stuff on the farm but now more about our store. First of all, we wish y’allContinue reading “Online store is open and farm updates…”

Hi all! As you all know, tonight is the last Music on the Porch event of the season. My folks are in town visiting and will be dancing to good zydeco music I’m sure. Ben is still ironing out some kinks in the online produce store and once it’s all in order, we’ll post aContinue reading “Closing out Music on the Porch with Zedeco Music”