August 25, 2012 - Share #7

IN THE BOX:

Curly Kale

Peppers

Beans

Squash

Carrots

Beets

Tomatoes

Asian Spinach

Arugula

Onion

Garlic

Fingerling Potatoes - new!

NOTES FROM THE BOX:

This is the first year we have grown fingerling potatoes, and we hope that you enjoy them! 

NOTES FROM THE HOLLER FEST KITCHEN:

Prep for the Holler Fest kitchen is in full swing! We are working on some old favorites like Beet Caviar, BBQ Tofu, Holler Hummus, and then some new ones, including Pesto Potato Salad with Green Beans, Garlic Dill Refrigerator Pickles, Egg Salad, and even our own farm-made Green Ketsup (using green zebra tomatoes)!

MEET THE KINGS: CATHY, BILLY, KENNY, AND EDWIN

Around the farm, we sometimes joke about how the CSA members must think that the interns are running the farm since we always feature them in the newsletter. Well, as you probably all know already, the King Family is actually what makes Frog Holler run! This week we are featuring the Kings in appreciation for all that they do for Holler Fest, and indeed all season long.

Cathy has lived and worked on the farm since 1972. She has a huge impact on virtually every aspect of both the farm and Holler Fest, including usually writing this newsletter (but not today!) Cathy also teaches yoga both locally and on the farm for the interns. This Holler Fest will feature the illustrious Kate McQueen (aka Cathy King) playing in the Cabin on Saturday at 2:30 PM.

Cathy King

Billy, as many of you know, is a musician in addition to being a farmer. He will also be featured at Holler Fest, playing at 6 PM at the Second Holler along with a group of farm friends and interns (all under the name 'Willie K and Co.') Around the farm, Billy is instrumental in planting the crops, driving the tractors, pest control, and fixing pretty much anything that breaks. Without him, the farm would surely be falling apart.

Billy King

Kenny has a background in graphic design. Using his degree from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Kenny takes on a huge array of responsibilities for Holler Fest, including designing and distributing all of the signs, creating the program, and cleaning up the campsites (not design related, but still very important!)

Kenny King

Edwin, the youngest of the three brothers, assumes responsibility for the harvest while the farm gears up for Holler Fest. He is also a former chess champion and a prolific volleyball player.

Edwin King

The King Family (sans Edwin) will be playing a short set at Holler Fest at 8:30 PM on Saturday at the Holler Main Stage. 

With 5 of the 8 interns leaving the farm in the next week, we all appreciate the Kings and the vast knowledge that they have imparted on us this season!

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT HOLLER FEST!

Have a great week!