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In This Issue Pick Up Schedule Green Fact / Green Tip Jewish Food News Spotlight Recipe

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Green Fact We are proud to support a local farm, Isabelle Farm, and to be a part of the larger green food movement. Why eat locally grown foods? When you buy direct from local farmers, your dollars stay within your community and strengthen the local economy. Did you know that from field to fork the average American dinner travels 1500 miles! CSAs are an alternative to the global corporate model of food systems, enabling us to redevelop a relationship with the farmer and encourage a return of quality control to the consumer and the producer respectively.

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Instead of harsh chemical sprays, get those windows and mirrors crystal clear with a simple solution of white vinegar, newspaper and a little elbow grease. You'll also save money and the hassle of needing to stock more cleaning supplies. Mix 2 tablespoons of white

We are so excited to begin the JCC CSA Edibly Fit! Our first rd

pick-up date is June 3 at the JCC and it will take place between 5-7 p.m. outside the lower (MACC) entrance. Look for the Isabelle Farm sign. You will need to bring 1-2 boxes / bags big enough for your large or small share. NOTE: The first 10 people to pick-up will be given a FREE, re-usable canvas market tote to take their fresh veggies home in. Just another way we can help you go GREEN. You will be receiving your Edibly Fit CSA Newsletter every other week, which will include important information including drop off dates, holiday dates, green tips, recipes, Jewish Food News and volunteer scheduling.

Spotlight Isabelle Farm What better way to kick off the Edibly Fit newsletter than by spotlighting one of our partners in the new JCC CSA program, our farm! Isabelle Farm is a locally owned, family run Certified Organic farm that grows more than 100 varieties of produce on 50 plus acres in Boulder County. Isabelle Farm is owned and operated by Jason and Natalie Condon, who both come from farming backgrounds and always dreamed of owning land where they could grow produce and raise animals sustainably. In 2004, their dream became a reality, and they have been growing produce and flowers organically in East Boulder County since 2005. Jason's family has been farming in Boulder County since 1859. He grew up on the family farm. For six years, during and after high school Jason worked on a large conventional hay/wheat/corn and cattle farm in Boulder County. After high school, Jason was a full-time, year-round farm employee who

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