M’s Organic Farm

Thanksgiving & Bob the Hungarian: He’s no turkey from M’s Organic Sustainable Farm

Thanksgiving is just that. A time for giving thanks. It goes beyond any one religion. As a matter of fact, I don’t think one has to be religious to celebrate this holdiday. One just has to be thankful. We are. And we are thankful everyday.

We are thankful for this life with wich we are granted and in turn, to our customers, especially our Community Serviced Agriculture Customers. Truly, without them, we could not do what we do. Perhaps other farms can sustain themselves on summer markets, but we cannot.

When customers come out to the farm we tell them and show them that they literally purchased the drip tape, seeds and more. Sometimes I say, “Hey, look at this, you just repaired the tractor”.

We too are grateful for all the support of our neighbours who help out when were in need and refused to take any compensation. Sometimes our neighbours run off tresspassers when we are at market. For all of this we are grateful. We are grateful for all those not mentioned here(you know who you are).

I want to mention a great friend and mentor who is now in stage four cancer, Bob Bujnocki. An old hippie, he and his wife were “back to the land-livers” when I was in diappers. I call him Bob the Hungarian because when he first found his way to my farm, he introduced himself by saying, “HI, I’m Bob Bujnocki and I”m Hungarian”.

When I needed answers he had them and when he didn’t, he had inspiration. He is the giver of knowledge, the lender of books, and the finder of resources. He’s the one whom, when presented with a problem will come back with not one highly creative idea but, at least three. He literally, made the greenhouse possible by donating all the angle iron(and more). I have never known a more positive person or a more accepting one.

My favourite memories of Thanksgiving have been of ones spent at Bob and his wife, Deb’s house. I look forward to this Thanksgiving with Bob and I plan to thank him again for all he has shown and given to me personally and to M’s Organic Sustainable Farm.

Blessed Be to all of you, and Happy Thanksgiving 2008,

MM Graff Owner Operator

14101 W. Washington Str, Woodstock, IL 60098815-338-8148 msorganicfarm@gmail.com PLEASE use email  “Harmony, Balance, Bliss.”
Organic Vegies, Herbs & Granola PLUS Vegie fed, free Range Eggs.
NOW AVAILABLE: HALF SHARES
Hello and thank you for your inquiry about Organic Produce Shares at M’s Organic Farm where we support a Cruelty Free Animal Environment

We specialize in Greens(Greens, Arugala, Spinach,& more ), expect them in every box
** Dozen organic eggs(free range, local , non-medicated feed) can be added to ANY box, Add $40.50 to your subscription. Eggs sold only as part of CSA program, not separately.
We also grow onion, jalapenos, Peppers, Basil,Oregano,Potatos, Dill, Thyme, Cilantro, Garlic, Pole or String Beans, Eggplant, Radish, Carrot, Beet, Specialty Squashes,Pumpkins, Cuks, Winter Squash and of course Tomatoes & more. You can expect to see any and all of these in your box(seasonal) Each week you will be emailed an explanation of items in the box and probably a recipe or two. You may occasional receive(unless you request otherwise) our famous Cinnamon Almond Raisin Granola or one of our Pestos.
Your Final CSA share usually includes some things for the winter such as dried herb packs, granola or pesto.
Many people don’t understand how farming works. Your weekly box will contain whatever skill and Mother Nature can provide at that time. $25.00 of Veggies will supplement a meat eaters dining or provide a lot for a Vegan. New Half Share Vegie $15.00 worth of veggies(plus the eggs)
By prepaying for the year you are assured a subscription of whatever is growing that week for 18 weeks. In other words, if you are looking for tomatoes in June, You won’t see them. No one has tomatoes in Illinois in June. But you will, perhaps, find: radish, beets, onion, garlic, spinach, always, a mix of greens, fresh herbs. The greens are always there and whatever else is growing. You will have many recipes and suggestions on cooking and eating Greens.
We try to make it as varying and interesting and healthy as Mother Nature allows. I hope this helps.
Share price: for 18 weeks. Beginning June (TBA) END- Oct.(TBA)
Vegie Share only= $450.00, Vegie plus Egg Share =$490.50 or New Half Share with Eggs $310.50
Know that we produce all plant based soaps as well as an, all natural Hebal Care Line called Mountain Moon here at the farm. See link http://www.localharvest.org/store/m6694
Shares are prepaid and picked up: Wednesdays @ the Farm, between noon and 7 If you go on vacation, why not arrange for a friend to enjoy your box? No hold overs of shares.
Hope to see you this summer at the farm! (No Please no dogs @ farm & respectful behavior including driving is required )
MM Graff
I get excited when some new friend asks about the CSA, All things Organic program!! It means folks are getting the idea that Organic & Locally grown food has so much more energy than “other” produce. It’s good to see people taking care of themselves, the environment and their families. We know that it may be easier to go to the local superstore. Just like we know it is easier to gas and spray our food but we choose not to
Our promise to you is that we will provide high quality produce, raised in Organic farming practices with the highest respect for all living things and to try to make you happy. Thank you for blessing us with your order!
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Name:————————————– —–I will pick up: 1. at the farm on Wed.(noon to 7pm)
No. of Shares:————– (circle one)Vegie only box $450.00 or Vegie + Eggs. 2doz/month $490.50, or Half Share Vegie plus Eggs $310.50
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Note: I prefer emailing as I’m always outside, please and thanks.
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