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		<title>THE MOVING HAS BEGUN AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:59:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amber</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s official&#8230;we are moving in!  If you have time, a truck or trailer, two hands, a big heart and want [<a href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/2012/02/the-moving-has-begun-and-we-need-your-help/">Read more...</a>]]]></description>
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<blockquote><p>It&#8217;s official&#8230;we are moving in!  If you have time, a truck or trailer, two hands, a big heart and want to have some moving fun then be sure to take part!</p></blockquote>
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<p>On that note, we could really use YOUR help with the following:</p>
<p><strong>Friday (2/3/12) night fun (beginning at 5pm): </strong> Join Amber&#8217;s basement crew to scrape floors, sweep, mop and paint!  (240 Court St.)</p>
<p><strong>Saturday (2/4/12) fun 9am &#8211; ??: </strong> Meet Amber &amp; Tony again at 9am at the current site (542 1/2 Plumas St.) to get our office and backstock areas moved over.  Please come ready to pack boxes and move!  If you have a truck or vehicle good for moving that is great :)</p>
<p><strong>ALSO, AT 12:00pm on Saturday (2/4/12) in front of the new store the Reno News and Review is going to be taking pictures for the story that they are doing on the co-op&#8217;s opening next week.  We would like to fill this photo with our awesome member-owners!  Please come down for this photo even if you don&#8217;t have time to come at any other point.</strong></p>
<p><strong>ALSO ALSO on Saturday (2/4/12)</strong>, Join Jana Vanderhaar for an Saturday Edible Garden Workshop/work party at the new site (240 Court St.) from either 9am &#8211; 12pm or 1pm &#8211; 3pm</p>
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<p><strong>Edible Landscape Soil Preparation and Irrigation Workshop</strong>  &#8211;  We&#8217;ll be double digging beds, amending and adding soil and compost, and installing drip irrigation.  We&#8217;ll also move the raised planters from the old Coop to the new, so some strong muscles and a pick up to haul these would be appreciated!  And we&#8217;ll sow cover crops in selected beds to build soil and add some quick green color to the landscape.  Please bring garden tools, gloves, water, and a lunch.</p>
<p><strong>Sunday (2/5/12) fun 9am &#8211; ??: </strong> Join Melissa&#8217;s crew at the new site to get the bulk and grocery shelving departments set up.  Please come ready to clean set up shelves, clean and organize.</p>
<p><strong>Tuesday (2/7/12), Wednesday (2/8/12) <span style="text-decoration:line-through">and Thursday (2/9/12) at 5:00am</span></strong>, please come and help all of us to take in our HUGE deliveries from our distributors and get them on the shelves and into the coolers!</p>
<div class="alert-message block-message info"><strong>UPDATE (02/07/12):</strong><br />
Today&#8217;s 5am delivery went well. Let&#8217;s do it again tomorrow!  There will be more coffee, graciously donated courtesy of Mark Trujillo at <a href="http://www.hubcoffeeroasters.com/">The Hub Coffee Roasters</a>&#8230;</p>
<p>And of course we&#8217;ll have loads more product to set in our amazing new home.  (Wow, it&#8217;s really coming along now.)</p>
<p>Additionally, Jana has requested volunteers to help plant trees tomorrow at 240 Court St. between the hours of 1-5pm. </p>
<p>There will be <strong>NO DELIVERY ON THURSDAY</strong> but we will be moving things all day from the old store to the new&#8230;. Come and hang!
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<p><strong>THURSDAY (2/9/12):  THIS IS THE BIG PUSH! </strong> We are closing our store at 542 1/2 Plumas St.  Please show up at the old site at 9am to help us move EVERYTHING from this location to our new spot.  This is a call for ALL HANDS ON DECK&#8230;so if you&#8217;ve got an hour or two to give then join in the greatbasin-ness!</p>
<p><strong>FRIDAY 2/10/2012:  WE OPEN OUR DOORS</strong> AT 8:00am AT @ 240 COURT ST. RENO, NV 89501!!!</p>
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		<title>UNR Farm &amp; Wolf Pack Meats needs YOU to help us pack the Reno City Council seats this Wednesday</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:36:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amber</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On December 14th at 6pm the Reno City Council will consider a proposal to rezone a portion of the UNR [<a href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/2011/12/unr-farm-wolf-pack-meats-needs-you-to-help-us-pack-the-reno-city-council-seats-this-wednesday/">Read more...</a>]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On December 14th at 6pm the Reno City Council will consider a proposal to rezone a portion of the UNR Main Station Farm light industrial. This land is ideally suited for what it already is, that is, agriculture and wildlife habitat. Local food and farming advocates are encouraging the Council to look to a different future for that property and refrain from building businesses on a flood plain, and ideally, zone the property agricultural and open space. Should the Council vote down this proposal or postpone this decision until a later time it would leave the door open for other plans that could be more beneficial to our community. It will also give our community more time to discuss and plan for healthier alternatives to the zoning. This will benefit the growing local food movement, future agricultural education for our youth and the sustainability of Wolf Pack Meats.</p>
<p>Please sign <a href="http://www.change.org/petitions/save-a-university-farm-from-development">THIS PETITION</a> opposing the rezoning of the UNR Main Station Farm.</p>
<p>We’re encouraging everyone to attend the meeting to show the City Council we the decision to reject the zone change. Please attend and fill out a public comment form to make your voice heard. No need to speak if you&#8217;d rather not, but your public comment form demonstrates the level of support.</p>
<p>5:30 &#8211; Arrive early to submit your Public Comment Form. They will not be accepted after 6 p.m. There will be a group of local food activists out front at 5pm helping people to fill out comments forms. You can either submit a comment card or sign up to speak for 3 minutes during the public comment section of the meeting.<br />
6:00 &#8211; Meeting begins<br />
Reno City Hall, Council Chambers</p>
<p>1 E. 1st Street, Reno (public parking garage next to CityHall)</p>
<p>PLEASE READ THIS VERY THOUGHTFUL LETTER IN OPPOSITION TO THE REZONING BY A VERY DEDICATED GBCFC CO-OP MEMBER-OWNER &amp; LOCAL FOOD ACTIVIST:</p>
<p>It’s Not Local Food without Local Farmland and a University Agricultural Program to Back It<br />
Farming in America is at a turning point. Rapidly rising global food demands, spiking food and fuel prices, and the ever-present threat of development are pressuring our farmers to squeeze the most out of their land or else leave.</p>
<p>We have been supporting our local farmers by buying locally at the Great Basin Community Food Coop and local farmers markets. We have joined CSAs and bought meat form local ranchers. We even go out to eat at local restaurants that are buying for local farmers.</p>
<p>The next important step to support our local farmers is to join efforts to protect the little farmland we have left in our community, such as the UNR Main Station farmland off McCarran and Mill Street. According to American Farmland Trust, we’re losing 2 acres of farmland to development every minute. The farms and ranches that supply local markets—those closest to urban centers—are the most at risk. Do you, as a community member, want to see the last remaining farmland in Reno turn into another box store development?</p>
<p>What’s unique about the 104-acre farmland is that it holds the floodwaters in times when the Truckee River overflows, thereby providing an important ecological function to filter the water and fertilizing the land. It functions as grassland for the research and teaching performed by the Rangeland Management program at UNR. It also provides a much-loved historic view corridor to the Truckee meadows, telling the story of why this flat, fertile land functions well as farmland and was chosen as such by pioneers. Shouldn’t this historic, agricultural and ecologically significant land be preserved for future generations?</p>
<p>The 104 acres of farmland that the UNR has annexed to the City of Reno is up for rezoning at the next City Council meeting, Wednesday, December 14h, at 6 pm. As a community, we are asking the City of Reno to postpone decision on this rezoning request. We ask UNR to work with us to develop a long-term sustainable plan for the entire farmland area at the Main Station, so that it can continue to provide the important flood acreage for our community, maintain the space for our land-grant UNR College of Agriculture, and preserve the last of our urban farmland, that speaks of the past and promises the future potential of our local food security.</p>
<p>With our combined vision, we can help keep agriculture viable in our community to continue providing the delicious foods, economic benefits and improved environmental quality we’ve all come to enjoy.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Jana Vanderhaar, concerned citizen</p>
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		<title>Care about having access to local meat? Then attend this CRITICAL WOLF PACK MEATS MEETING!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:28:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amber</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CRITICAL WOLF PACK MEATS MEETING: Thursday, October 27, 11 a.m. Nevada Department of Agriculture, Conference Room 405 South 21st Street, [<a href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/2011/10/care-about-having-access-to-local-meat-then-attend-this-critical-wolf-pack-meats-meeting/">Read more...</a>]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>CRITICAL WOLF PACK MEATS MEETING:</h3>
<p><strong>Thursday, October 27, 11 a.m.<br />
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<p>Nevada Department of Agriculture, Conference Room<br />
405 South 21st Street, Sparks</p>
<p>Please plan to attend a meeting of the CABNR Advisory Board/Stakeholders for Wolf Pack Meats and the Main Station Farm. This is a <strong>CRITICAL meeting as the UNR Administration and a developer propose to take the most fertile land of the Main Station Farm and develop it into offices and homes. <span class="blue">Please forward this to interested parties.</span></strong></p>
<p>If you support sustaining Northern Nevada&#8217;s only full process slaughter, cut and wrap facility please come to this meeting! Wolf Pack Meats processes for five (5) of the six (6) local ranchers your Great Basin Community Food Co-op buys from. Buying meat from local producers ensures good raising practices. Your food co-op visits all of our ranchers to make sure their animals are raised in open pastures, fed grass or other high quality non-GMO feed (especially for pork), and free of added antibiotics and hormones. With only 4 major agro-corporate companies owning the majority of meat production in America, it is increasingly important for us to support and buy from our local ranchers. Over 70% of Nevada&#8217;s agriculture is alfalfa and beef&#8230;which the majority of is shipped out of our state, sold as stock, or fattened up in the Mid-West on GMO corn and soy, antibiotics and hormones (all of which have been proven to contribute to making people sick and an increase in weight when consuming these products!!). Not to mention the process requires a hefty amount of non-renewable energy inputs&#8230;shipping 1,000+ lb animals back and forth across the country!</p>
<p>If you eat meat but haven&#8217;t given it much thought, <strong>NOW IS THE TIME</strong> or else we risk using the only processing facility in Northern Nevada which allows local ranchers to sell to YOUR co-op! Sure, everyone is selling grass-fed beef these days but <strong>NO OTHER RETAIL STORE in Reno is SELLING NEVADA BEEF!</strong>! If the University of Nevada-Reno President, <a href="mailto:marc.johnson@unr.edu?Subject=Please%20Save%20Wolf%20Pack%20Meats!">Marc Johnson</a> cuts Wolf Pack Meats from the budget it will greatly impact our community&#8217;s ability to purchase local meat in anything smaller than a 1/4 cow at a time! People may think it&#8217;s no big deal now, but we do not want to wait until the USDA stops subsidizing the commercial meat market and we have to pay the real price for poisoned meat in America&#8230;or we continue our trend for the last few decades and allow <strong>big agro-corporate farms to put every small rancher out of business until we have NO ACCESS to fresh, high-quality, local meat.</strong></p>
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<blockquote><p><strong>COME TO THE MEETING, TELL YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS! If you can&#8217;t make it be sure to send your comments about this very important cause to UNR&#8217;s President MARC JOHNSON &#8211; <a href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/working-volunteers/petition-letter-of-support/">marc.johnson@unr.edu</a></strong></p></blockquote>
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<p>While you are at it, please be sure to <strong>include the entire Nevada Board of Regents in your email</strong>:</p>
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<li>James Dean Leavitt, Chairman – <a href="mailto:regentjamesdean@aol.com?Subject=Please%20Save%20Wolf%20Pack%20Meats!">regentjamesdean@aol.com</a></li>
<li>Jason Geddes, Vice Chairman – <a href="mailto:jgeddes@sbcglobal.net?Subject=Please%20Save%20Wolf%20Pack%20Meats!">jgeddes@sbcglobal.net</a></li>
<li>Mark Alden – <a href="mailto:malden@nevada.edu?Subject=Please%20Save%20Wolf%20Pack%20Meats!">malden@nevada.edu</a></li>
<li>Dr. Andrea Anderson –<a href="mailto:andrea_anderson@nshe.nevada.edu?Subject=Please%20Save%20Wolf%20Pack%20Meats!"> andrea_anderson@nshe.nevada.edu</a></li>
<li>Robert Blakely – <a href="mailto:Robert_blakely@nshe.nevada.edu?Subject=Please%20Save%20Wolf%20Pack%20Meats!">Robert_blakely@nshe.nevada.edu</a></li>
<li>William Cobb – <a href="mailto:William_cobb@nshe.nevada.edu?Subject=Please%20Save%20Wolf%20Pack%20Meats!">William_cobb@nshe.nevada.edu</a></li>
<li>Cedric Crear – <a href="mailto:cedric_crear@nshe.nevada.edu?Subject=Please%20Save%20Wolf%20Pack%20Meats!">cedric_crear@nshe.nevada.edu</a></li>
<li>Mark Doubrava, M.D. – <a href="mailto:mark_doubrava@nshe.nevada.edu?Subject=Please%20Save%20Wolf%20Pack%20Meats!">mark_doubrava@nshe.nevada.edu</a></li>
<li>Ron Knecht – <a href="mailto:ronknecht@aol.com?Subject=Please%20Save%20Wolf%20Pack%20Meats!">ronknecht@aol.com</a></li>
<li>Kevin Melcher – <a href="mailto:kevin_melcher@nshe.nevada.edu?Subject=Please%20Save%20Wolf%20Pack%20Meats!">kevin_melcher@nshe.nevada.edu</a></li>
<li>Kevin Page – <a href="mailto:kevin_j_page@nshe.nevada.edu?Subject=Please%20Save%20Wolf%20Pack%20Meats!">kevin_j_page@nshe.nevada.edu</a></li>
<li>Dr. Jack Lund Schofield – <a href="mailto:jack_schofield@nshe.nevada.edu?Subject=Please%20Save%20Wolf%20Pack%20Meats!">jack_schofield@nshe.nevada.edu</a></li>
<li>Michael Wixom – <a href="mailto:michael_wixom@nshe.nevada.edu?Subject=Please%20Save%20Wolf%20Pack%20Meats!">michael_wixom@nshe.nevada.edu</a></li>
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<blockquote><p><strong>YOU CAN <a title="Send a customized email to everyone mentioned above!!!" href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/working-volunteers/petition-letter-of-support/">SEND A CUSTOMIZED EMAIL TO EVERYONE MENTIONED ABOVE HERE!</a></strong></p></blockquote>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:27:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amber</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are forwarding the message below from Ann Louhela of Nevada Grown.  While we understand that not all of our [<a href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/2011/10/future-of-wolf-pack-meats-meeting/">Read more...</a>]]]></description>
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<blockquote><p>We are forwarding the message below from Ann Louhela of Nevada Grown.  While we understand that not all of our members are interested in the issue of meat production or consumption, we seek to fulfill the 5th Cooperative Principle: Education, Training and Information. (<a title="About Co-operatives" href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/about-us/about-co-operatives/">Read more about the 7 Cooperative Principles</a>)</p></blockquote>
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<p>The Great Basin Community Food Co-op wishes to provide the best possible sources and most wholesome choices available to our members. We are not interested in telling people how to eat or what exactly their particular body may need for optimal health, we just wish to accommodate each person&#8217;s needs with the freshest, local options available.</p>
<p>If you do consume meat and wish to do so in a more sustainable, humane, local and healthier fashion (grass-fed, antibiotic &amp; hormone free, etc.) then please consider attending the meeting below and advocating for Wolf Pack Meats. They are currently the only full scale slaughter and package facility where the entire process is certified by the USDA&#8230;which means that the co-op gets to buy meat that is processed in this facility and sell it at the retail level. Wolf Pack Meats currently provides four of the six local meat options available in the freezer section at the GBCFC: Albaugh Ranch (grass-fed beef), Sod Buster Farms (local pork-antibiotic, hormone and GMO free), Gloria Montero&#8217;s natural Goat Meat, Collis Ranch Sausage (antibiotic and hormone free) with Holley Family Farms beef coming soon at the new location&#8230;when we actually have freezer space to house the goods.</p>
<p>We hope to see you there :)</p>
<p>Mark your calendars for Monday, October 10, if you are interested in supporting the movement for local beef production in Northern Nevada and California. Input is needed from producers, restaurants and retailers, and consumers. Learn more about the current situation and what we can do to support keeping a slaughterhouse in our region.</p>
<p>It would be a sad day if we no longer have the option to buy our beef, pork and lamb from local producers.</p>
<p>Meeting agenda is copied below. Please forward to other interested parties.</p>
<p>Monday, October 10, 2011</p>
<p>9:00 am – 12:00 noon</p>
<p>University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Carson City</p>
<p>2621 Northgate Ln., Suite 17, Carson City</p>
<h3> DRAFT AGENDA</h3>
<p>Meeting Purpose – To discuss current conditions and future options for the UNR Meats Lab at the Main Station Agricultural Experiment Station, Reno</p>
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<li>What’s the Meat Lab’s Situation? – Ron Pardini, CABNR Dean and NAES Director</li>
<li>Meat Lab Economics – Charlene Hart, CABNR Fiscal Officer</li>
<li>Meat Lab Capacity, Condition and Life – Mike Holcomb, Meat Lab Manager</li>
<li>Current Slaughter &amp; Processing Capacity – Lahontan and York Meats</li>
<li>Additional Facilities Planned in Region – Vincent Estell, Walker River Meats</li>
<li>What is the demand for the UNR Meats Lab over the next 5-10 years?</li>
<li>If demand warrants, what are the options for keeping it open?</li>
<li>Who will volunteer to do what?</li>
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<p>For more information, please contact:</p>
<p>Ann Louhela<br />
Executive director, NevadaGrown<br />
(775)351-2551 (phone &amp; fax)<br />
PO Box 2108, Sparks, NV 89432<br />
www.NevadaGrown.com</p>
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		<title>GBCFC Moving Update #2</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[GBCFC On the Move! As mentioned in our first moving update, we had a couple of construction setbacks which delayed [<a href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/2011/08/gbcfc-moving-update-2-2/">Read more...</a>]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>GBCFC On the Move!</h3>
<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2834" title="GBCFC-New-Store-Construction-Summer-2011" src="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/GBCFC-New-Store-Construction-Summer-2011-270x202.jpg" alt="" width="216" height="162" />As mentioned in our first moving update, we had a couple of construction setbacks which delayed our open date from September 1, 2011 until ???  Now that we are back on track and moving forward, we are looking at opening the new co-op Storefront on either November 1, 2011 or January 1, 2012.  We have been fortunate enough to receive some wonderful feedback from our mentors at the National Cooperative Grocers Association.  They helped us to see how potentially chaotic it could be if we try to move at any point past November 1 through the following December holiday season.  Therefore, if the building is not ready for us to move in by Nov 1, the actual move will take place on January 1, 2012.</p>
<p>The wonderful upside to the increased delay is the fact that we now have been able to coordinate and organize more of our internal processes.  We have also been able to work with Jana Vanderhaar, certified edible landscape designer, on the exterior foliage at the new co-op site.  The plan and design is absolutely inspiring and amazing!  Please <a title="Check out the edible landscape design plans!" href="http://bit.ly/gbcfc-edible-landscape-feedback">check it out here</a> and feel free to send any comments, questions, concerns, or a desire to be involved to the <a title="Please feel free to send any comments, questions, concerns or desire to be involved to the local food committee." href="/contact/">local food committee</a>.</p>
<h3>Weekly Availability List</h3>
<p>Now, let&#8217;s turn our attention to the last day of August and focus on the amazing harvest that is underway here in Northern NV!  As many of you are probably aware, the co-op sends out a weekly list of what&#8217;s available locally for our community business partners and members to place special orders.  If you wish to be added to this list, email <a title="Email Special Orders to be placed on the weekly availability list" href="/contact/?Subject=Add%20me%20to%20the%20Special%20Orders%20List">orders@greatbasinfood.coop</a>.  <a title="Buy tickets online for the upcoming desserts gala hosted by your Great Basin Community Food Co-op!" href="http://gala.hollandreno.org"><img class="alignleft" title="Dessert Gala Chocolate" src="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Dessert-Gala-Chocolate1-310x570.jpg" alt="" width="248" height="456" /></a>Check out a few highlights from this week&#8217;s fresh farm list:</p>
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<li>pickling cucumbers- Lattin Farms- 22# for $28</li>
<li>dill can be ordered from Avanzino Farms, Salisha&#8217;s Delicious, and Spanish Spring Greens</li>
<li>Cherry tomatoes from Mewaldt&#8217;s Organic Produce- the first local tomatoes of the season!  2.50wholesale and 3.99 at store</li>
<li>Basil from Mewaldt Organics &#8211; $9/lb or 2.50 for 1/4lb or 3.79 in store  (we should have plenty of fresh local tomoates by the end of the month for canning!!)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Desserts Gala for the Holland Project</h3>
<p>Only about one week left to buy your tickets for the Co-op sponsored organic desserts gala to benefit Reno&#8217;s Holland Project.  Buy tickets or learn more here: <a title="Buy tickets online for the upcoming desserts gala hosted by your Great Basin Community Food Co-op!" href="http://gala.hollandreno.org">http://www.hollandreno.org/events/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/</a></p>
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<blockquote><strong>SAVE THE DATE:</strong> Extending the Season Seedling Sale &amp; Farmers&#8217; Market in the current Great Basin Community Food Coop parking lot on Saturday, September 24th, from 9am until noon.</p></blockquote>
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		<title>The Distributors of Organic &amp; Local Produce &amp; Products Center or DROPP</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:43:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Manny</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Distributors of Organic &#38; Local Produce &#38; Products Center or DROPP is a business focused on the storage, distribution, [<a href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/2011/08/the-distributors-of-organic-local-produce-products-center-or-dropp/">Read more...</a>]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3269 nb nf" title="DROPP-FULL-BLOCK-LOGO" src="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DROPP-FULL-BLOCK-LOGO.png" alt="" width="250" height="223" />The Distributors of Organic &amp; Local Produce &amp; Products Center or DROPP is a business focused on the storage, distribution, and eventually pick up of locally grown produce from growers/producers within the <a title="Urban Roots Garden Classrooms – Website Redesign and Development" href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/">Great Basin Community Food Co-op’s</a> (GBCFC) defined <a href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/about-us/local-foodshed-map/">food shed</a>.  The DROPP defines local produce as any produce sourced from within our food shed.  The <a href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/about-us/local-foodshed-map/">food shed</a> is based off our local watershed for our location, Reno, Nevada.  Three river systems were chosen to define the watershed:  Truckee, Carson, and Walker Rivers.</p>
<p>For the past several years the GBCFC has been a means for local restaurants to order and buy local produce at wholesale prices.  The produce department sends out bi-weekly lists of local produce availability to interested restaurants, institutions and our members.  To the best of our ability, we include the product description, the quantities available and the pricing  The current size of the store is too small to store any produce for an extended amount of time.  In the past our space restrictions have been a hindrance to the amount of local produce bought by local restaurants as they must pick up the food soon after it is delivered or it will perish.</p>
<p>DROPP’s goal is to help build the local food infrastructure in the region and to connect farmers to restaurants and institutions.  The team behind DROPP believe that if we can eventually travel the food shed and pick up from farmers and make deliveries to restaurants that this will dramatically decrease the time and fuel costs for farmers.  This way they can provide the most wholesome fresh food at the fairest price.  The GBCFC currently buys from over 50 local farmers and producers and as the store grows and the distribution, more are on the way.</p>
<p>For the past several months the GBCFC has been aggressively meeting with restaurants to let them know the value of buying locally produced goods which promotes stewardship of our watershed, uses less oil to travel, is fresher and supports a local economy.  The GBCFC currently distributes to about 12 local restaurants and has a list of over 60 that it will visit in the near future.</p>
<p>The GBCFC has already started working with a delivery company to make things easier for busy chefs.  Until the GBCFC gets into the new space, orders must be picked up close to the time of delivery.  The GBCFC is in pursuance of a refrigerated, health department certified delivery truck that it will use for in town deliveries for restaurants.  This way farmers can drop off in one central location and not have to spend their afternoons driving around all over town.</p>
<p>For more information on the Web-based and iOS software system, please contact <a href="http://www.720tahoestreet.com/contact/">Manny Becerra</a>. For the latest developments on DROPP, please contact the manager of DROPP, <a href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/">Elias Dechent</a>.</p>
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		<title>Edible Landscape. Feedback Requested.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 05:19:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Manny</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As you know, your Coop is soon moving to a new, bigger location on the corner of Flint and Court. [<a href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/2011/08/edible-landscape-feedback-requested/">Read more...</a>]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a class="nb nf" href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/GBCFC-Edible-Landscape-Plan8-Medium-2011-655x570.png" rel="colorbox"><img class="alignleft " title="GBCFC-Edible-Landscape-Plan8-Medium-2011" src="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/GBCFC-Edible-Landscape-Plan8-Medium-2011-241x210.png" alt="" width="241" height="210" /></a>As you know, your Coop is soon <a href="/2011/04/we-did-it-416000-in-member-owner-pledges/">moving to a new, bigger location</a> on the corner of <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=court+street,+reno,+nv&amp;hl=en&amp;sll=37.0625,-95.677068&amp;sspn=38.144864,72.070313&amp;vpsrc=0&amp;z=16">Flint and Court</a>. We are in the process of designing an edible landscape around the building, providing demonstration food gardens for all to learn about growing food in the High Desert climate.</p>
<p>What you see here is a preliminary design for the raised planters and growing spaces there. On the left is an overall view of the garden spaces. On the right you see each garden space blown up so that you can see the proposed plants:</p>
<p>1. On the North side of the building is the <strong>Court Yard Garden</strong>, featuring plants that will thrive in shady conditions. These are edible plants that like protection from the sun and generally grow below the tree canopy in nature.</p>
<p>2. On the Northwest corner is the <strong>Medicinal Garden</strong>, an L-shaped garden that will feature plants that have been used for healing properties.</p>
<p>3. Next to the West steps leading to the main entrance to the store (see arrow) will be an <strong>Herb Garden</strong> with plants used for culinary purposes.</p>
<p>4. Below the herb garden is the <strong>Fruit &amp; Berry Garden</strong>, featuring fruiting shrubs and trees. These are either in espalier form (on a horizontal plane) or trained on a trellis to conserve space.</p>
<p>5. In the new parking lot will be the <strong>Superfood Garden</strong> parking island for unusual edible plants that have high levels of nutrients or minerals, making them nutrient-dense and great for the health of our bodies.</p>
<p>Each garden will feature a production bed, which means an area where annual edible plants can be grown when in season. Thus, there will be space for summer tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant (and more), and winter edible leafy vegetables.</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/GBCFC-Edible-Landscape-Plan8-2011.pdf"><strong>Download the Edible Landscape Design</strong></a></li>
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<h3>We’d love your feedback!</h3>
<p>If you have more ideas, creative thoughts, or innovative solutions to add to the plan, please jot them down and leave in the box. If you would like to be involved, send an email to <a title="Send the Local Food Committee Your Feedback!" href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/contact-us/?For=Local%20Food%20Committee&amp;Subject=Edible%20Garden%20Feedback">localfood@greatbasinfood.coop</a> or let anyone working the store know – they’ll get you in touch with the local food committee. Thanks!!!</p>
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		<title>Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is! A dessert gala benefit for the Holland Project Reno</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2011 19:15:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amber</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Calling all of our sweet-tooth organic-loving foodie friends: On Thursday, September 8th come prepared to experience the most decadent, amazing, [<a href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/2011/08/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is-a-dessert-gala-benefit-for-the-holland-project-reno/">Read more...</a>]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Calling all of our sweet-tooth organic-loving foodie friends:</strong><br />
<img class="alignleft size-large wp-image-2820" title="Dessert Gala Chocolate" src="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Dessert-Gala-Chocolate1-310x570.jpg" alt="" width="248" height="456" />On <strong>Thursday, September 8th</strong> come prepared to experience the most decadent, amazing, rich and enriching organic dessert experience that Reno has ever tasted! Some of our <a href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop">food co-op’s</a> behind the scenes, “closet dessert connoisseurs” will be whippin’ up their very best organic desserts in the name of art, music, and community space for Reno’s youth. <strong>This is a one of a kind event that YOU or YOUR TASTE BUDS will definitely not want to miss</strong>.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.hollandreno.org">The Holland Project Reno</a> (501c3) is an all-ages art and music initiative made for and by the young people in Reno and beyond. Holland strives to empower young people through access to music, art, diverse workshop opportunities, and community service and activism. The Holland Project Reno started at the same time that the Great Basin Community Food Co-op did many years ago and has remained by our side as our sister organization…offering assistance, support, resources and inspiration for us and the city of Reno at large.</p>
<p>Much like the co-op, Holland Project needs to raise a considerable amount of $$ in order to move into a real home…a venue where they can offer music space, art space, workshop space and more to our youth (<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hollandreno/sets/72157627140916168/">see pictures of the new space!</a>) <strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS</strong> and be a part of making Reno the place that we all want it to be!</p>
<h3>MENU OF DESSERTS</h3>
<p>The tasty delights to look forward to:</p>
<ul>
<li>double chocolate fudge organic gluten-free torte</li>
<li>organic macadamia nut &amp; balsamic LOCAL strawberry cheesecake</li>
<li>gluten free peanut butter chocolate swirl organic cheesecake</li>
<li>Best Ever Vegan organic chocolate chip cookies</li>
<li>organic fudge dipped GF macaroons</li>
<li>vegan red velvet organic cupcakes</li>
<li>creme custard with fresh local berries</li>
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<p>we only have 40 available tickets as venue space is limited along with the hand-crafted, artisan desserts. Tickets are $100 each and will get you unlimited amount of sweet goodness, local white wine or other beverage, live entertainment, a sneak peak of the new Holland Project Reno venue and a better Reno for our youth. You can purchase tickets HERE or at the <a href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop">co-op</a> with cash, check or credit card. Only those with tickets will be allowed in.</p>
<h3>What You’re Supporting</h3>
<p>Your $100 is supporting a rad non-profit in assisting them reach their financial goal for moving into their new venue, and getting the sweets, music and tour as a bonus.</p>
<p><strong>Live musical performances</strong> by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/MY-FLAG-IS-ON-FIRE/355658143789">My Flag is on Fire</a> and Venue Tours!</p>
<p><strong>Come on everyone, let&#8217;s continue to help our town to thrive and sustain the most important elements that define RENO’s culture: Food, Music &amp; Art!</strong></p>
<p><strong>For more information on this event</strong> visit <a href="http://gala.hollandreno.org">http://gala.hollandreno.org</a>. For additional details on the Holland Project&#8217;s Home is on the Horizon campaign, please visit <a href="http://horizon.hollandreno.org">http://horizon.hollandreno.org</a>.</p>
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		<title>First Farm Tours of the Season. Holley Family Farms and Churchill Butte Organics</title>
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		<dc:creator>Manny</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first farm tour of the summer season is upon us. On Saturday, July 23, we will be visiting Holley [<a href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/2011/07/first-farm-tours-of-the-season-holley-family-farms-and-churchill-butte-organics/">Read more...</a>]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><a class="nb nf" href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/GBCFC-Farm-Tour-Flyer-737x570.jpg" rel="colorbox"><img class="alignleft nb size-medium wp-image-2698" title="GBCFC Farm Tour Flyer - July 23, 2011" src="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/GBCFC-Farm-Tour-Flyer-270x208.jpg" alt="" width="216" height="166" /></a>The first farm tour of the summer season is upon us.</h3>
<p>On Saturday, July 23, we will be visiting Holley Family Farms and Churchill Butte Organics.</p>
<p>If you are interested in participating, please <a title="RSVP with the Local Food Committee" href="/contact-us/?For=Local%20Food%20Committee">RSVP</a> with the Local Food Committee.</p>
<p>For those that <a title="RSVP with the Local Food Committee" href="/contact-us/?For=Local%20Food%20Committee">RSVP</a>, the plan is to meet at your Co-op (542 ½ Plumas) at 8 a.m. to carpool. Bring sun protection, water, a sack lunch, snacks, etc. We leave promptly at 8:10 a.m. and usually return by 5 p.m. <a title="RSVP with the Local Food Committee" href="/contact-us/?For=Local%20Food%20Committee"><strong>RSVP today</strong></a>!</p>
<p><strong>PS &#8211; The Farm Tours are FREE!</strong></p>
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		<title>Annual Membership Potluck Party, Bike Ride Caravan at 5pm, Washoe County Food Plan</title>
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		<dc:creator>Amber</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us tomorrow (June 11, 2011) for your food co-op's annual membership meeting/potluck party at the River School!  Its the funnest co-op event of the year and we will be able to celebrate all of our co-op's wonderful recent achievements).]]></description>
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<p>Join us tomorrow for the co-op&#8217;s <a href="/events/annual-member-meeting-2011/">annual membership meeting/potluck party</a> at the River School!  Its the funnest co-op event of the year and we  will be able to celebrate all of our co-op&#8217;s wonderful recent  achievements)</p>
<p><strong>Here&#8217;s the line-up:</strong></p>
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<li> <strong>6:00 – 7:00 p.m.</strong> POTLUCK</li>
<li> <strong>7:00 – 7:30 p.m.</strong> NEW BOARD NOMINEES AND VOTING</li>
<li> <strong>7:30 – 8:30 p.m.</strong> SQUARE DANCING W/LIVE BAND</li>
<li> <strong>8:30 – 9:00 p.m.</strong> MOVING UPDATE COLLAGE AND VIDEO (OUTSIDE)</li>
<li> <strong>9:00 p.m. – ??? </strong> LIVE MUSIC FROM LOCAL BANDS: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bindle-Stiffs/165940540111980">BINDLE STIFFS</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/MY-FLAG-IS-ON-FIRE/355658143789">MY FLAG IS ON FIRE</a>.</li>
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<p>Remember, if you are plan on eating please bring a dish to share&#8230;way more fun that way :)</p>
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<h3>Caravan Bike Ride!</h3>
<p>The <a href="http://www.renobikeproject.com/">Reno Bike Project</a> will be meeting at the co-op parking lot at 5pm to host a caravan bike ride out to the annual membership potluck at the <a href="http://www.riverschool.net/" target="_blank">River School</a>.  Just show up on bike if you want to join in the ride.  Yeah bikes!</p>
<h3>Health Food Plan</h3>
<p>Did you know that Washoe County is developing a healthy food plan for  our area?  They are looking at food access and security issues for  residents here in Washoe County.  The even better news is that they want  YOUR input.  Learn more <a href="http://www.co.washoe.nv.us/health/">HERE</a> (be sure to scroll down to the topic for June 2, 2011) to learn more about the plan and take their survey.</p>
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		<dc:creator>Nicole</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Save the date for the Annual Membership Meeting &#038; Potluck: June 11, 2011 starting at 6 a.m. at the River [<a href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/2011/06/local-produce-available-this-week-26/">Read more...</a>]]]></description>
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<blockquote><p>Save the date for the <a href="/events/annual-member-meeting-2011/">Annual Membership Meeting &#038; Potluck</a>:  June 11, 2011 starting at 6 a.m. at the <a href="http://www.riverschool.info/">River School</a>.</p></blockquote>
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<p>With the strange weather patterns, our local farmers are having a tough time&#8230;.please support them in any way you can buy buying local and pray for summer! We still have lots of fresh local produce available&#8230;including <strong>LOCAL CERTIFIED ORGANIC ASPARAGUS!</strong> </p>
<p>Check out the Local Produce, Eggs and Honey list below and thank you for voting with your dollars for local farmers and local food infrastructure!</p>
<p><strong>KNOW YOUR FARMER, KNOW YOUR FOOD!</strong></p>
<h3>Sierra Harvest:  Wild Harvested in our Region</h3>
<p>*Morel Mushrooms- $20/lb<br />
*Oyster Mushrooms</p>
<h3>Spanish Spring Greens: Sparks-Natural</h3>
<p>*Pac choi (bok choy) a variety of larger traditional green ones and smaller &#8220;red choi&#8221; @ $2lb<br />
*Spring onion bunches (1lb ea) @ $3ea<br />
*Dill bunches @ $1.75 bunch<br />
*Lettuce Mix &#8211; bulk, @ $6lb<br />
*Spinach (limited amount) @ $6lb<br />
*Baby beet greens @ $6lb</p>
<h3>Mewaldt&#8217;s Organic Produce:  Fallon- Certified Organic-</h3>
<p>*Italian Parsley:  $1.50/bunch<br />
*Garlic Chives, Asian Flat:  $1.00/1oz bunch<br />
*Spring Garlic: $1.50/bunch<br />
*SUNCHOKES!  200lb available, $2.50/lb- good for planting or eating :)<br />
*SEEDS! SEEDS! SEEDS! -local, certified organic, adapted to OUR climate- tomatoes, eggplants, spinach, greens, quinoa, marigolds, herbs, peppers, and more!</p>
<h3>Earth Alchemy Botanicals:  Reno- Natural</h3>
<p>*Radish Bunches- $1.50/bunch<br />
*Sunflower Shoots:  $2.00/2oz or $7.00/8oz<br />
*Pea Shoots:  $2.00/2oz or $7.00/8oz</p>
<h3>Two Hoe Organics:  Washoe Valley- Natural</h3>
<p>*arugula<br />
*green onion bunches:  $1.75/bunch<br />
*curly parsley:  $1.50/bunch</p>
<h3>Sterling Farms:  Reno- Natural</h3>
<p>*Fresh Basil- for sale in the store by the bag:  $2.00 for 8oz bag<br />
*Inquire about special ordering bulk quantities- flats</p>
<h3>Nevada&#8217;s Own/Sierra Edibles:  Wellington NV, Natural-</h3>
<p>*Fresh Oyster mushrooms- $10/lb<br />
*Dried Oyster mushrooms<br />
*Nasturtium flowers<br />
*Nasturtium leaves<br />
*Lemon balm<br />
*Oregano<br />
*Red shiso- organically grown<br />
*Red amaranth- organically grown<br />
*Purple basil &#8211; organically grown<br />
*Curry tips (aromatic) &#8211; organically grown<br />
*Rau ram &#8211; organically grown<br />
*Chives &#8211; fine &#8211; organically grown<br />
*Chives &#8211; garlic &#8211; conventional<br />
*Dill &#8211; organically grown<br />
*Pineapple sage &#8211; conventional<br />
*Baby sorrel- conventional<br />
*French thyme &#8211; organically grown<br />
*Red fennel leaves &#8211; convention<br />
*Order a Grow Your Own Mushroom Kit today!- These are incredible!  You get to see how it works, and eat a lot of fresh mushrooms!:  $29.99<br />
FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT:  Rachel@sierraedibles.com</p>
<h3>Holley Family Farms:  Dayton- Certified Organic Produce!  They just got their cert :) Good Job!</h3>
<p>*Lettuce Mix:  $3.00/8oz<br />
*Carrots, Rainbow bunch: $2.50/bunch<br />
*Arugula:  different sizes available<br />
*Spring Garlic: $2.00/bunch<br />
*Eggs- organic fed and free range:  $4.25/dozen<br />
*Buy Broilers straight from the farm for eating:  $3.00/lb contact farm<br />
*Live Laying Pullets for Sale Organically Raised, Heritage Breed Cross:  $15.00/ea contact farm<br />
Farm Contact:  holleyfamilyfarms@yahoo.com,  775 246 1032, 775 721 7806</p>
<h3>Jamason Farms:  Battle Mountain-Organic</h3>
<p>*Garlic Powder and Chips- in the bulk herb section</p>
<h3>Pioneer Farms:  Fallon-Natural</h3>
<p>*Lettuce Mix- includes edible flowers! also has baby speckled romaine:  $3.25/8oz<br />
*Head Lettuce- mixed variety: about $2.50/head<br />
*Mint:  $1.50/bunch and good deals on bulk quantities- Come on Restaurants- get some local mint!!!<br />
*Radicchio<br />
*Napa Cabbage<br />
*Strawberries!  limited quantities:  $2.00/basket</p>
<h3>Salisha&#8217;s Delicious:  Fallon-Organic</h3>
<p>*Salad Mix:  $3.00/8oz<br />
*Icicle and Cherry Bell Radishes:  $1.50/bunch<br />
*Siberian Kale:  $2.00/bunch</p>
<h3>Lattin Farms:  Fallon-Organic</h3>
<p>*Asparagus- its back again!<br />
*Lettuce Mix:  $3.50/8oz<br />
*Braising Mix:  $2.75/8oz<br />
*Chard:  $1.75/bunch<br />
*Pickles<br />
*Jam</p>
<h3>Churchill Butte Organics:  Churchill Butte- Organic</h3>
<p>*SEEDS! SEEDS! SEEDS- lots of greens, herbs, beneficial &#038; edible flowers<br />
*Bulk dried Oregano<br />
*Bulk dried Rosemary<br />
*Several Fresh Herbs by the bunch:  rosemary, thyme, oregano</p>
<h3>Sierra Valley Farms:  Beckworth- Organic</h3>
<p>*baby kale<br />
*spring mix<br />
*European Greens<br />
*Easter Egg Radishes<br />
*arugula<br />
*spinach<br />
*Horseradish mustard<br />
*Horseradish<br />
*Wasabi<br />
*Cocktail Sauce</p>
<h3>Slanted Porch Farm:  Fallon- Natural</h3>
<p>*Bunched Baby Carrots- limited quanitites now<br />
*Asian Greens- coming soon</p>
<h3>Hadji Paul&#8217;s:  Palomino Valley-Natural</h3>
<p>*Chicken Eggs:  $3.50/dozen<br />
*You can buy chicken straight from the farm:  775 475 0144</p>
<h3>Fontana Farms:  Palomino Valley- Natural</h3>
<p>*Chicken Eggs:  $3.50/dozen<br />
*Duck Eggs: $1.00/ea<br />
*Rabbit Meat &#8211; A lean meat with lots of protein and very little fat.  Call 846 2582 for more details!</p>
<h3>MacDougal&#8217;s Apiaries:  Lovelock, NV</h3>
<p>*Honey- bulk available too!  5 gallons for $165<br />
*eggs- pastured chickens</p>
<h3>Hidden Valley Honey:  Reno, Hidden Valley</h3>
<p>*Honey<br />
*Creamed Honey<br />
*Honey Sticks<br />
*BEE POLLEN:  Its beautiful, nutritious, and great for allergies<br />
*Beeswax Candles<br />
*Honey Comb<br />
*Soap</p>
<h3>Montero Goat Ranch:  Lovelock &#038; Fallon, NV- natural</h3>
<p>*Goat Meat- all cuts available</p>
<h3>Hulsman Ranch:  Susanville, CA- hormone free, native grasses</h3>
<p>*Beef- inquire on cuts and pricing</p>
<h3>Albaugh Ranch:  Fallon- hormone free and grass fed</h3>
<p>*Beef- inquire on cuts and pricing</p>
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<blockquote><p>Save the date for the <a href="/events/spring-seedling-sale/">Spring Seedling Sale</a>:  May 21, 2011 starting at 9 a.m.</p></blockquote>
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<p>That&#8217;s right&#8211;our <a href="/events/spring-seedling-sale/">4th Annual Spring Seedling Sale</a> is this Saturday, May 21 from 9am to Noon.  Come find plants for your garden that are adapted to this climate and the experts (the farmers!) will be able to answer any questions that you may have.</p>
<p>Tasty corn,  delicious eggplant, peaches and cantaloupe are available from CA now!!!!! </p>
<p>Check out the Local Produce, Eggs and Honey list below and thank you for voting with your dollars for local farmers and local food infrastructure!</p>
<p><strong>KNOW YOUR FARMER, KNOW YOUR FOOD!</strong></p>
<h3>River School Farm:  Reno-Natural</h3>
<p>*Collard Greens:  $1.75/bunch<br />
*Chard Bunches, white ford:  $1.50/bunch<br />
*Mizuna<br />
*Egyptian Walking Onions:  $1.75/bunch<br />
*Sorrel<br />
*Tat Soi<br />
*Lettuce Heads: $2.00/head<br />
*Bagged Carrots and bunched<br />
*Braising Mix<br />
*Lettuce Mix:  $2.50/bag<br />
*Spinach:  $2.00/bag<br />
*Kale- Green &#038; Red Russian: $1.75/bunch<br />
*Live Mixed Greens in a Pot:  $15.00- 1.5 gallon filled with tat soi, kales, mustard, mizuna&#8230;delicious!<br />
can be special ordered<br />
very limited quantities of all items</p>
<h3>Sierra Harvest:  Wild Harvested in our Region</h3>
<p>*Wild Onion Bunches:  $2.00/bunch-let us know if you are interested and Dalton will go harvest<br />
*Watercress<br />
*Morel Mushrooms- $30/lb</p>
<h3>Mewaldt&#8217;s Organic Produce:  Fallon- Certified Organic-</h3>
<p>*Italian Parsley:  $1.50/bunch<br />
*Garlic Chives, Asian Flat:  $1.00/1oz bunch<br />
*SUNCHOKES!  200lb available, $2.50/lb- good for planting or eating :)<br />
*SEEDS! SEEDS! SEEDS! -local, certified organic, adapted to OUR climate- tomatoes, eggplants, spinach, greens, quinoa, marigolds, herbs, peppers, and more!</p>
<h3>Earth Alchemy Botanicals:  Reno- Natural</h3>
<p>*Radish Bunches- $1.50/bunch<br />
*Sorrel:  $3.00/8oz<br />
*Arugula<br />
*Sunflower Shoots:  $2.00/2oz<br />
*Pea Shoots:  $2.00/2oz</p>
<h3>Two Hoe Organics:  Washoe Valley- Natural</h3>
<p>*arugula<br />
*green onion bunches:  $1.75/bunch<br />
*curly parsley:  $1.50/bunch</p>
<h3>Sterling Farms:  Reno- Natural</h3>
<p>*Fresh Basil- for sale in the store by the bag:  $2.00 for 8oz bag<br />
*Inquire about special ordering bulk quantities- flats</p>
<h3>Nevada&#8217;s Own:  Wellington NV, Natural-</h3>
<p>*Fresh Oyster mushrooms- $10/lb<br />
*Dried Oyster mushrooms<br />
*Nasturtium flowers<br />
*Nasturtium leaves<br />
*Lemon balm<br />
*Oregano<br />
*Red shiso- organically grown<br />
*Red amaranth- organically grown<br />
*Purple basil &#8211; organically grown<br />
*Curry tips (aromatic) &#8211; organically grown<br />
*Rau ram &#8211; organically grown<br />
*Chives &#8211; fine &#8211; organically grown<br />
*Chives &#8211; garlic &#8211; conventional<br />
*Dill &#8211; organically grown<br />
*Pineapple sage &#8211; conventional<br />
*Baby sorrel- conventional<br />
*French thyme &#8211; organically grown<br />
*Red fennel leaves &#8211; convention<br />
*Order a Grow Your Own Mushroom Kit today!- These are incredible!  You get to see how it works, and eat a lot of fresh mushrooms!:  $29.99</p>
<h3>Holley Family Farms:  Dayton- Certified Organic Produce!  They just got their cert :) Good Job!</h3>
<p>*Lettuce Mix:  $3.00/8oz<br />
*Arugula:  different sizes available<br />
*Eggs- organic fed and free range:  $4.25/dozen<br />
*Buy Broilers straight from the farm for eating:  $3.00/lb contact farm<br />
*Live Laying Pullets for Sale Organically Raised, Heritage Breed Cross:  $15.00/ea contact farm<br />
*Farm Contact:  holleyfamilyfarms@yahoo.com,  775 246 1032, 775 721 7806</p>
<h3>Jamason Farms:  Battle Mountain-Organic</h3>
<p>*Garlic Powder and Chips- in the bulk herb section</p>
<h3>Pioneer Farms:  Fallon-Natural</h3>
<p>*Lettuce Mix- includes edible flowers! also has baby speckled romaine:  $3.25/8oz<br />
*Head Lettuce- mixed variety<br />
*Mint:  $1.50/bunch and good deals on bulk quantities- Come on Restaurants- get some local mint!!!<br />
*Radicchio<br />
*Strawberries!  limited quantities:  $2.00/basket</p>
<h3>Salisha&#8217;s Delicious:  Fallon-Organic</h3>
<p>*Salad Mix:  $3.00/8oz<br />
*Icicle and Cherry Bell Radishes:  $1.50/bunch<br />
*Siberian Kale:  $2.00/bunch</p>
<h3>Lattin Farms:  Fallon-Organic</h3>
<p>*Lettuce Mix:  $3.50/8oz<br />
*Braising Mix:  $2.75/8oz<br />
*Chard:  $1.75/bunch<br />
*juicing carrots: $.75/lb<br />
*Pickles<br />
*Jam</p>
<h3>Churchill Butte Organics:  Churchill Butte- Organic</h3>
<p>*SEEDS! SEEDS! SEEDS- lots of greens, herbs, beneficial &#038; edible flowers<br />
*Bulk dried Oregano<br />
*Bulk dried Rosemary<br />
*Several Fresh Herbs by the bunch:  rosemary, thyme, oregano</p>
<h3>Sierra Valley Farms:  Beckworth- Organic</h3>
<p>*baby kale<br />
*spring mix<br />
*European Greens<br />
*Easter Egg Radishes<br />
*arugula<br />
*spinach<br />
*Horseradish mustard<br />
*Horseradish<br />
*Wasabi<br />
*Cocktail Sauce</p>
<h3>Slanted Porch Farm:  Fallon- Natural</h3>
<p>*Bunched Baby Carrots- limited quanitites now<br />
*Asian Greens- coming soon</p>
<p>Hadji Paul&#8217;s:  Palomino Valley-Natural<br />
*Chicken Eggs:  $3.50/dozen<br />
*You can buy chicken straight from the farm:  775 475 0144</p>
<p>Fontana Farms:  Palomino Valley- Natural<br />
*Chicken Eggs:  $3.50/dozen<br />
*Duck Eggs: $1.00/ea<br />
*Rabbit Meat &#8211; A lean meat with lots of protein and very little fat.  Call 846 2582 for more details!</p>
<p>MacDougal&#8217;s Apiaries:  Lovelock, NV<br />
*Honey- bulk available too!  5 gallons for $165<br />
*eggs- pastured chickens</p>
<p>Just Bein Me:  Sparks, NV<br />
*Honey<br />
*Salve</p>
<p>Hidden Valley Honey:  Reno, Hidden Valley<br />
*Honey<br />
*Creamed Honey<br />
*Honey Sticks<br />
*BEE POLLEN:  Its beautiful, nutritious, and great for allergies<br />
*Beeswax Candles<br />
*Honey Comb<br />
*Soap</p>
<p>Montero Goat Ranch:  Lovelock &#038; Fallon, NV- natural<br />
*Goat Meat- all cuts available</p>
<p>Hulsman Ranch:  Susanville, CA- hormone free, native grasses<br />
*Beef- inquire on cuts and pricing</p>
<p>Albaugh Ranch:  Fallon- hormone free and grass fed<br />
*Beef- inquire on cuts and pricing</p>
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		<dc:creator>Nicole</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Save the date for the Spring Seedling Sale: May 21, 2011 starting at 9 a.m. Check out the Local Produce, [<a href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/2011/05/local-produce-available-this-week-24/">Read more...</a>]]]></description>
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<blockquote><p>Save the date for the <a href="/events/spring-seedling-sale/">Spring Seedling Sale</a>:  May 21, 2011 starting at 9 a.m.</p></blockquote>
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<p>Check out the Local Produce, Eggs and Honey list below and thank you for voting with your dollars for local farmers and local food infrastructure!</p>
<p><strong>KNOW YOUR FARMER, KNOW YOUR FOOD!</strong></p>
<h3>River School Farm:  Reno-Natural</h3>
<p>*Collard Greens:  $1.75/bunch<br />
*Chard Bunches, white ford:  $1.50/bunch<br />
*Mizuna<br />
*Mustard Greens<br />
*Egyptian Walking Onions:  $1.75/bunch<br />
*Sorrel<br />
*Tat Soi<br />
*Flowering Tat Soi- a beautiful delicious addition to salads etc<br />
*Lettuce Heads: $2.00/head<br />
*Bagged Carrots and bunched<br />
*Braising Mix<br />
*Lettuce Mix:  $2.50/bag<br />
*Spinach:  $2.00/bag<br />
*Kale- Green &#038; Red Russian: $1.75/bunch<br />
*Live Mixed Greens in a Pot:  $15.00- 1.5 gallon filled with tat soi, kales, mustard, mizuna&#8230;delicious!<br />
can be special ordered<br />
very limited quantities of all items</p>
<h3>Sierra Harvest:  Wild Harvested in our Region</h3>
<p>*Wild Onion Bunches:  $2.00/bunch-let us know if you are interested and Dalton will go harvest<br />
*Watercress<br />
*Morel Mushrooms- $30/lb</p>
<h3>Mewaldt&#8217;s Organic Produce:  Fallon- Certified Organic-</h3>
<p>*Italian Parsley<br />
*SUNCHOKES!  200lb available, $2.50/lb- good for planting or eating :)<br />
*SEEDS! SEEDS! SEEDS! -local, certified organic, adapted to OUR climate- tomatoes, eggplants, spinach, greens, quinoa, marigolds, herbs, peppers, and more!</p>
<h3>Earth Alchemy Botanicals:  Reno- Natural</h3>
<p>*Radish Bunches- $1.50/bunch<br />
*Sorrel<br />
*Arugula</p>
<h3>Two Hoe Organics:  Washoe Valley- Natural</h3>
<p>*arugula<br />
*green onion bunches:  $1.75/bunch<br />
*curly parsley:  $1.50/bunch</p>
<h3>Sterling Farms:  Reno- Natural</h3>
<p>*Fresh Basil- for sale in the store by the bag:  $2.00 for 8oz bag<br />
*Inquire about special ordering bulk quantities- flats</p>
<h3>Nevada&#8217;s Own:  Wellington NV, Natural-</h3>
<p>*Fresh Oyster mushrooms- $10/lb<br />
*Dried Oyster mushrooms<br />
*Nasturtium flowers<br />
*Nasturtium leaves<br />
*Lemon balm<br />
*Oregano<br />
*Red shiso- organically grown<br />
*Red amaranth- organically grown<br />
*Purple basil &#8211; organically grown<br />
*Curry tips (aromatic) &#8211; organically grown<br />
*Rau ram &#8211; organically grown<br />
*Chives &#8211; fine &#8211; organically grown<br />
*Chives &#8211; garlic &#8211; conventional<br />
*Dill &#8211; organically grown<br />
*Pineapple sage &#8211; conventional<br />
*Baby sorrel- conventional<br />
*French thyme &#8211; organically grown<br />
*Red fennel leaves &#8211; convention<br />
*Order a Grow Your Own Mushroom Kit today!- These are incredible!  You get to see how it works, and eat a lot of fresh mushrooms!:  $29.99</p>
<h3>Holley Family Farms:  Dayton- Certified Organic Produce!  They just got their cert :) Good Job!</h3>
<p>*Lettuce Mix:  $3.00/8oz<br />
*Hong Vit- asian radish with edible greens with beautiful pink stems very tasty!:  $1.50/8oz<br />
*Arugula:  different sizes available<br />
*Eggs- organic fed and free range:  $4.25/dozen<br />
*Buy Broilers straight from the farm for eating:  $3.00/lb contact farm<br />
*Live Laying Pullets for Sale Organically Raised, Heritage Breed Cross:  $15.00/ea contact farm<br />
*Farm Contact:  holleyfamilyfarms@yahoo.com,  775 246 1032, 775 721 7806</p>
<h3>Jamason Farms:  Battle Mountain-Organic</h3>
<p>*Garlic Powder and Chips- in the bulk herb section</p>
<h3>Hungry Mother Organics:  Minden- Organic</h3>
<p>*Eggs:  $4.25/dozen</p>
<h3>Pioneer Farms:  Fallon-Natural</h3>
<p>*Lettuce Mix- includes edible flowers! also has baby speckled romaine:  $3.25/8oz<br />
*Mint:  $1.50/bunch and good deals on bulk quantities- Come on Restaurants- get some local mint!!!<br />
*Radicchio<br />
*Strawberries!  limited quantities:  $2.00/basket</p>
<h3>Salisha&#8217;s Delicious:  Fallon-Organic</h3>
<p>*Tyee Spinach:  $3.50/8oz<br />
*Salad Mix:  $3.00/8oz<br />
*Icicle and Cherry Bell Radishes:  $1.50/bunch<br />
*Siberian Kale</p>
<h3>Lattin Farms:  Fallon-Organic</h3>
<p>*Lettuce Mix:  $3.50/8oz<br />
*Braising Mix:  $2.75/8oz<br />
*Chard:  $1.75/bunch<br />
*juicing carrots: $.75/lb<br />
*Pickles<br />
*Jam</p>
<h3>Churchill Butte Organics:  Churchill Butte- Organic</h3>
<p>*SEEDS! SEEDS! SEEDS- lots of greens, herbs, beneficial &#038; edible flowers<br />
*Bulk dried Oregano<br />
*Bulk dried Rosemary</p>
<h3>Sierra Valley Farms:  Beckworth- Organic</h3>
<p>*baby kale<br />
*spring mix<br />
*arugula<br />
*spinach<br />
*Horseradish mustard<br />
*Horseradish<br />
*Wasabi<br />
*Cocktail Sauce</p>
<h3>Slanted Porch Farm:  Fallon- Natural</h3>
<p>*Basque Grilling Onions- these are a beautiful medium sized spring red onions!!! $1.50/bunch<br />
*Bunched Baby Carrots- limited quanitites now<br />
*Asian Greens- coming soon</p>
<h3>Hadji Paul&#8217;s:  Palomino Valley-Natural</h3>
<p>*Chicken Eggs:  $3.50/dozen<br />
*You can buy chicken straight from the farm:  775 475 0144</p>
<h3>Fontana Farms:  Palomino Valley- Natural</h3>
<p>*Chicken Eggs:  $3.50/dozen<br />
*Duck Eggs: $1.00/ea<br />
*Rabbit Meat &#8211; A lean meat with lots of protein and very little fat.  Call 846 2582 for more details!</p>
<h3>MacDougal&#8217;s Apiaries:  Lovelock, NV</h3>
<p>*Honey- bulk available too!  5 gallons for $165<br />
*eggs- pastured chickens</p>
<h3>Just Bein Me:  Sparks, NV</h3>
<p>*Honey<br />
*Salve</p>
<h3>Hidden Valley Honey:  Reno, Hidden Valley</h3>
<p>*Honey<br />
*Creamed Honey<br />
*Honey Sticks<br />
*BEE POLLEN:  Its beautiful, nutritious, and great for allergies<br />
*Beeswax Candles<br />
*Honey Comb<br />
*Soap</p>
<h3>Montero Goat Ranch:  Lovelock and Fallon, NV- natural</h3>
<p>*Goat Meat- all cuts available</p>
<h3>Hulsman Ranch:  Susanville, CA- hormone free, native grasses</h3>
<p>*Beef- inquire on cuts and pricing</p>
<h3>Albaugh Ranch:  Fallon- hormone free and grass fed</h3>
<p>*Beef- inquire on cuts and pricing</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:11:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well, Earth Day is coming up. It is this Sunday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will [<a href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/2011/04/local-produce-available-this-week-23/">Read more...</a>]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well, <a href="/events/earth-day-2011/" title="Learn more about Earth Day 2011 and the Food Village your Food Co-op will be hosting!!!">Earth Day</a> is coming up.  It is this Sunday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  It will be an excellent opportunity to meet some of our growers and producers.  Come down to Idlewild Park and check us out.</p>
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<blockquote><p>Save the date for the Spring Seedling Sale:  May 21, 2011 starting at 9 a.m.</p></blockquote>
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<p>Check out the Local Produce, Eggs and Honey list below and thank you for voting with your dollars for local farmers and local food infrastructure!</p>
<p><strong>KNOW YOUR FARMER, KNOW YOUR FOOD!</strong></p>
<h3>River School Farm:  Reno-Natural</h3>
<p>*Collard Greens:  $1.75/bunch<br />
*Baby Chard Bunches:  $1.50/bunch<br />
*Mizuna<br />
*Mustard Greens<br />
*Sorrel<br />
*Tat Soi<br />
*Flowering Tat Soi- a beautiful delicious addition to salads etc<br />
*Lettuce Heads: $2.00/head<br />
*Bagged Carrots and bunched<br />
*Braising Mix<br />
*Lettuce Mix:  $2.50/bag<br />
*Kale- Green &#038; Red Russian: $1.75/bunch<br />
*Live Mixed Greens in a Pot:  $15.00- 1.5 gallon filled with tat soi, kales, mustard, mizuna&#8230;delicious!<br />
can be special ordered<br />
very limited quantities of all items</p>
<h3>Sierra Harvest:  Wild Harvested in our Region</h3>
<p>*Wild Onion Bunches:  $2.00/bunch-let us know if you are interested and Dalton will go harvest<br />
*Watercress</p>
<h3>Mewaldt&#8217;s Organic Produce:  Fallon- Certified Organic-</h3>
<p>*SUNCHOKES!  200lb available, $2.50/lb- good for planting or eating :)<br />
*SEEDS! SEEDS! SEEDS! -local, certified organic, adapted to OUR climate- tomatoes, eggplants, spinach, greens, quinoa, marigolds, herbs, peppers, and more!</p>
<h3>Sterling Farms:  Reno- Natural</h3>
<p>*Fresh Basil- for sale in the store by the bag:  $2.00 for 8oz bag<br />
*Inquire about special ordering bulk quantities- flats</p>
<h3>Nevada&#8217;s Own/Sierra Edibles:  Wellington NV, Natural-</h3>
<p>*Fresh Oyster mushrooms- $10/lb<br />
*Dried Oyster mushrooms<br />
*Nasturtium flowers<br />
*Nasturtium leaves<br />
*Lemon balm<br />
*Oregano<br />
*Order a Grow Your Own Mushroom Kit today!- These are incredible!  You get to see how it works, and eat a lot of fresh mushrooms!:  $29.00</p>
<h3>Holley Family Farms:  Dayton- Certified Organic Produce!  They just got their cert :) Good Job!</h3>
<p>*Lettuce Mix:  $3.00/8oz<br />
*Hon Vit- asian radish greens with beautiful pink stems very tasty!:  $1.50/8oz<br />
*Arugula:  different sizes available<br />
*Eggs- organic fed and free range:  $4.25/dozen</p>
<h3>Jamason Farms:  Battle Mountain-Organic</h3>
<p>*Garlic Powder and Chips- in the bulk herb section</p>
<h3>Hungry Mother Organics:  Minden- Organic</h3>
<p>*Eggs:  $4.25/dozen</p>
<h3>Pioneer Farms:  Fallon-Natural</h3>
<p>*Lettuce Mix- includes edible flowers!<br />
*Mint:  $1.50/bunch and good deals on bulk quantities- Come on Restaurants- get some local mint!!!<br />
*Spinach<br />
*Radicchio<br />
*Strawberries!  limited quantities</p>
<h3>Salisha&#8217;s Delicious:  Fallon-Organic</h3>
<p>*Tyee Spinach:  $3.50/8oz<br />
*Salad Mix:  $3.00/8oz</p>
<h3>Lattin Farms:  Fallon-Organic</h3>
<p>*ASPARAGUS is back:  $3.50/lb<br />
*Lettuce Mix:  $3.50/8oz<br />
*Braising Mix:  $2.75/8oz<br />
*Baby Chard<br />
*juicing carrots: $.75/lb<br />
*Pickles<br />
*Jam</p>
<h3>Churchill Butte Organics:  Churchill Butte- Organic</h3>
<p>*SEEDS! SEEDS! SEEDS- lots of greens, herbs, beneficial &#038; edible flowers<br />
*Bulk dried Oregano<br />
*Bulk dried Rosemary</p>
<h3>Sierra Valley Farms:  Beckworth- Organic</h3>
<p>*baby kale<br />
*spring mix<br />
*arugula<br />
*spinach<br />
*Horseradish mustard<br />
*Horseradish<br />
*Wasabi<br />
*Cocktail Sauce</p>
<h3>Slanted Porch Farm:  Fallon- Natural</h3>
<p>*Basque Grilling Onions- these are a beautiful medium sized spring red onions!!! $1.50/bunch<br />
*Bunched Baby Carrots</p>
<h3>Hadji Paul&#8217;s:  Palomino Valley-Natural</h3>
<p>*Chicken Eggs:  $3.50/dozen<br />
*You can buy chicken straight from the farm:  775 475 0144</p>
<h3>Fontana Farms:  Palomino Valley- Natural</h3>
<p>*Chicken Eggs:  $3.50/dozen<br />
*Duck Eggs: $1.00/ea<br />
*Rabbit Meat &#8211; A lean meat with lots of protein and very little fat.  Call 846 2582 for more details!</p>
<h3>MacDougal&#8217;s Apiaries:  Lovelock, NV</h3>
<p>*Honey</p>
<h3>Just Bein Me:  Sparks, NV</h3>
<p>*Honey<br />
*Salve</p>
<h3>Hidden Valley Honey:  Reno, Hidden Valley</h3>
<p>*Honey<br />
*Creamed Honey<br />
*Honey Sticks<br />
*BEE POLLEN:  Its beautiful, nutritious, and great for allergies<br />
*Beeswax Candles<br />
*Honey Comb<br />
*Soap</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A lot of great things are happening, growing and being sold at your Great Basin Community Food Co-op, and there is more to come!</p>
<p><strong>Local produce available this week:</strong> Spring is in the air  and we have a bountiful supply of local greens, herbs, lettuce and  more! Rhubarb is in from our distributors and it&#8217;s time to start making  your Strawberry Rhubarb Pies! Mmm Strawberry Shortcake. It&#8217;s  time&#8230;.visit <a title="Visit the Local Produce page for the most current listing of fresh, local produce available at YOUR food co-op!!" href="http://produce.greatbasinfood.coop">produce.greatbasinfood.coop</a> for a more complete listing of what fresh produce is currently available at your food co-op.</p>
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<h2>Local Produce Truck Benefit Show</h2>
<p><a class="nf nb" rel="colorbox" href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/GBCFC-Local-Food-Truck-Benefit-Show-Flyer-20110429.jpg"><img class="alignleft" src="/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/GBCFC-Local-Food-Distro-Truck-Benefit-Flyer-20110429-150x150.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="105" height="105" align="left" /></a>On April 29 at 9 p.m. at <a href="http://greatbasinfood.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6b6bdf8c243a64c0fb0b53082&amp;id=a4acfe8c37&amp;e=babdbabf91" target="_blank">Lincoln Lounge</a> we  are having the first of 3 benefit shows in hopes that we raise $1,600  for a refrigerated/freezer truck that one of our farmers is selling in  Lovelock, NV as part of the Cooperative Distribution Center (CDC)  project for local farm goods. The cover is $5 and the the owners of the bar (also owners of <a href="http://greatbasinfood.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=6b6bdf8c243a64c0fb0b53082&amp;id=8f3b53155e&amp;e=babdbabf91">Imperial</a> and <a href="http://greatbasinfood.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6b6bdf8c243a64c0fb0b53082&amp;id=23627dedf9&amp;e=babdbabf91">Granite St.</a>) have said that they will match whatever we make at the door.  Check out the <a rel="colorbox" href="/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/GBCFC-Local-Food-Truck-Benefit-Show-Flyer-20110429.jpg">show flier</a> with the picture of the produce truck.</p>
<h2>Earth Day 2011 &#8211; Food Village</h2>
<p>On  Sunday, May 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., your food co-op is hosting the  Food Village at Earth Day! Come join us and just about every other  awesome community food group like Slow Food Reno, Friends of NV  Organics, Edible Reno-Tahoe and more!!  There will also be dozens of the  areas local farmers and plenty of fun, educational booths for the  entire family. <a title="Get directions to Earth Day 2011" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=california+building,+Idlewild+Park,+Idlewild+Drive,+Reno,+NV&amp;aq=&amp;sll=39.522085,-119.831614&amp;sspn=0.024927,0.038238&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=california+building,+Idlewild+Park,+Idlewild+Drive,&amp;hnear=Reno,+Washoe,+Nevada&amp;ll=39.5247,-119.822903&amp;spn=0.024926,0.038238&amp;z=15&amp;iwloc=B">Get directions to Idlewild Park here</a>.</p>
<h2>Spring Seedling Sale</h2>
<p><img class="alignleft" src="/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/IMG_2334-150x150.jpg" border="0" alt="GBCFC Seedling Sale Picture" width="105" height="105" align="left" />Our  annual parking lot spring seedling sale this year is on Saturday, May  21 from 9 a.m. to noon.   Basil, Tomatoes, Kale varieties, herbs,  melons, lettuce, flowers and more!!  All local from the same farmers who  bring you the best food Reno has to offer.</p>
<p>Learn more about the <a title="Learn more about the Annual Seedling Sale!!" href="/events/spring-seedling-sale/" target="_blank">upcoming, annual seedling sale here</a>!</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:29:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole</dc:creator>
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<p>Spring is in the air and we have a bountiful supply of local greens, herbs, lettuce and more!  Rhubarb is in from our distributors and I&#8217;d say its time to start making your Strawberry Rhubarb Pies!  Mmm Strawberry Shortcake.  It&#8217;s time&#8230;.</p>
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<blockquote><p>Save the date for the Spring Seedling Sale:  May 21, 2011 starting at 9 a.m.</p></blockquote>
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<p>Check out the Local Produce, Eggs and Honey list below and thank you for voting with your dollars for local farmers and local food infrastructure!</p>
<p><strong>KNOW YOUR FARMER, KNOW YOUR FOOD!</strong></p>
<h3>River School Farm:  Reno-Natural </h3>
<p>*Collard Greens:  $1.75/bunch<br />
*Baby Chard Bunches:  $1.50/bunch<br />
*Mizuna<br />
*Mustard Greens<br />
*Sorrel<br />
*Tat Soi<br />
*Flowering Tat Soi- a beautiful delicious addition to salads etc<br />
*Lettuce Heads: $2.00/head<br />
*Bagged Carrots and bunched<br />
*Braising Mix<br />
*Lettuce Mix:  $2.50/bag<br />
*Kale- Green &#038; Red Russian: $1.75/bunch<br />
*Live Mixed Greens in a Pot:  $15.00- 1.5 gallon filled with tat soi, kales, mustard, mizuna&#8230;delicious!<br />
can be special ordered<br />
very limited quantities of all items</p>
<h3>Sierra Harvest:  Wild Harvested in our Region</h3>
<p>*Wild Onion Bunches:  $2.00/bunch-let us know if you are interested and Dalton will go harvest<br />
*Watercress</p>
<h3>Mewaldt&#8217;s Organic Produce:  Fallon- Certified Organic- </h3>
<p>*SUNCHOKES!  200lb available, $2.50/lb- good for planting or eating :)<br />
*SEEDS! SEEDS! SEEDS! -local, certified organic, adapted to OUR climate- tomatoes, eggplants, spinach, greens, quinoa, marigolds, herbs, peppers, and more!</p>
<h3>Sterling Farms:  Reno- Natural </h3>
<p>*Fresh Basil- for sale in the store by the bag:  $2.00 for 8oz bag<br />
*Inquire about special ordering bulk quantities- flats</p>
<h3>Nevada&#8217;s Own/Sierra Edibles:  Wellington NV, Natural- </h3>
<p>*Fresh Oyster mushrooms- $10/lb<br />
*Dried Oyster mushrooms<br />
*Nasturtium flowers<br />
*Nasturtium leaves<br />
*Lemon balm<br />
*Oregano<br />
*Order a Grow Your Own Mushroom Kit today!- These are incredible!  You get to see how it works, and eat a lot of fresh mushrooms!:  $29.00</p>
<h3>Holley Family Farms:  Dayton- Certified Organic Produce!  They just got their cert :) Good Job!</h3>
<p>*Lettuce Mix:  $3.00/8oz<br />
*Hon Vit- asian radish greens with beautiful pink stems very tasty!:  $1.50/8oz<br />
*Arugula:  different sizes available<br />
*Eggs- organic fed and free range:  $4.25/dozen</p>
<h3>Jamason Farms:  Battle Mountain-Organic </h3>
<p>*Garlic Powder and Chips- in the bulk herb section</p>
<h3>Hungry Mother Organics:  Minden- Organic </h3>
<p>*Head Lettuce:  $1.50/head<br />
*Eggs:  $4.25/dozen<br />
*Carrot Bunches:  $1.50/bunch</p>
<h3>Pioneer Farms:  Fallon-Natural </h3>
<p>*Lettuce Mix- includes edible flowers!<br />
*Mint:  $1.50/bunch and good deals on bulk quantities- Come on Restaurants- get some local mint!!!<br />
*Spinach<br />
*Radicchio<br />
*Strawberries!  limited quantities</p>
<h3>Salisha&#8217;s Delicious:  Fallon-Organic </h3>
<p>*Tyee Spinach:  $3.50/8oz<br />
*Salad Mix:  $3.00/8oz</p>
<h3>Lattin Farms:  Fallon-Organic </h3>
<p>*ASPARAGUS is back:  $3.50/lb<br />
*Lettuce Mix:  $3.50/8oz<br />
*Braising Mix:  $2.75/8oz<br />
*Baby Chard<br />
*juicing carrots: $.75/lb<br />
*Pickles<br />
*Jam</p>
<h3>Churchill Butte Organics:  Churchill Butte- Organic </h3>
<p>*SEEDS! SEEDS! SEEDS- lots of greens, herbs, beneficial &#038; edible flowers<br />
*Bulk dried Oregano<br />
*Bulk dried Rosemary</p>
<h3>Sierra Valley Farms:  Beckworth- Organic </h3>
<p>*baby kale<br />
*spring mix<br />
*arugula<br />
*spinach<br />
*Horseradish mustard<br />
*Horseradish<br />
*Wasabi<br />
*Cocktail Sauce</p>
<h3>Slanted Porch Farm:  Fallon- Natural</h3>
<p>*Basque Grilling Onions- these are a beautiful medium sized spring red onions!!! $1.50/bunch</p>
<h3>Hadji Paul&#8217;s:  Palomino Valley-Natural </h3>
<p>*Chicken Eggs:  $3.50/dozen<br />
*You can buy chicken straight from the farm:  775 475 0144</p>
<h3>Fontana Farms:  Palomino Valley- Natural </h3>
<p>*Chicken Eggs:  $3.50/dozen<br />
*Duck Eggs: $1.00/ea<br />
*Rabbit Meat &#8211; A lean meat with lots of protein and very little fat.  Call 846 2582 for more details!</p>
<h3>MacDougal&#8217;s Apiaries:  Lovelock, NV </h3>
<p>*Honey</p>
<h3>Just Bein Me:  Sparks, NV</h3>
<p>*Honey<br />
*Salve</p>
<h3>Hidden Valley Honey:  Reno, Hidden Valley</h3>
<p>*Honey<br />
*Creamed Honey<br />
*Honey Sticks<br />
*BEE POLLEN:  Its beautiful, nutritious, and great for allergies<br />
*Beeswax Candles<br />
*Honey Comb<br />
*Soap</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Save the date for the Spring Seedling Sale: May 21, 2011 starting at 9 a.m. Check out the Local Produce, [<a href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/2011/04/local-produce-available-this-week-21/">Read more...</a>]]]></description>
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<p>Check out the Local Produce, Eggs and Honey list below and thank you for voting with your dollars for local farmers and local food infrastructure!</p>
<p>Remember, we have local asparagus now from <a href="/about-us/farmers/lattin-farms/">Lattin Farms</a>&#8230;yum!</p>
<p><strong>KNOW YOUR FARMER, KNOW YOUR FOOD!</strong></p>
<h3>River School Farm:  Reno-Natural</h3>
<p>*Collard Greens:  $1.75/bunch<br />
*Baby Chard Bunches:  $1.50/bunch<br />
*Mizuna<br />
*Sorrel<br />
*Tat Soi<br />
*Lettuce Heads: $2.00/head<br />
*Bagged Carrots and bunched<br />
*Braising Mix<br />
*Lettuce Mix:  $2.50/bag<br />
*Kale- Green &#038; Red Russian: $1.75/bunch<br />
*Live Mixed Greens in a Pot:  $15.00- 1.5 gallon filled with tat soi, kales, mustard, mizuna&#8230;delicious!<br />
can be special ordered<br />
very limited quantities of all items</p>
<h3>Sierra Harvest:  Wild Harvested in our Region</h3>
<p>*Wild Onion Bunches:  $2.00/bunch-let us know if you are interested and Dalton will go harvest</p>
<h3>Mewaldt&#8217;s Organic Produce:  Fallon- Certified Organic-</h3>
<p>*SUNCHOKES!  200lb available, $2.50/lb- good for planting or eating :)<br />
*SEEDS! SEEDS! SEEDS! -local, certified organic, adapted to OUR climate- tomatoes, eggplants, spinach, greens, quinoa, marigolds, herbs, peppers, and more!</p>
<h3>Sterling Farms:  Reno- Natural</h3>
<p>*Fresh Basil- for sale in the store by the bag:  $2.00 for 8oz bag<br />
*Inquire about special ordering bulk quantities- flats</p>
<h3>Nevada&#8217;s Own/Sierra Edibles:  Wellington NV, Natural-</h3>
<p>*Fresh Oyster mushrooms- $10/lb<br />
*Dried Oyster mushrooms<br />
*Nasturtium flowers<br />
*Nasturtium leaves<br />
*Lemon balm<br />
*Oregano<br />
*Order a Grow Your Own Mushroom Kit today!- These are incredible!  You get to see how it works, and eat a lot of fresh mushrooms!:  $29.00</p>
<h3>Holley Family Farms:  Dayton- Certified Organic Produce!  They just got their cert :) Good Job!</h3>
<p>*Lettuce Mix:  $3.00/8oz<br />
*Hon Vit- asian radish greens with beautiful pink stems very tasty!:  $1.50/8oz<br />
*Arugula:  different sizes available<br />
*Eggs- organic fed and free range:  $4.25/dozen</p>
<h3>Jamason Farms:  Battle Mountain-Organic</h3>
<p>*Garlic Powder and Chips- in the bulk herb section</p>
<h3>Hungry Mother Organics:  Minden- Organic</h3>
<p>*Head Lettuce:  $1.50/head<br />
*Eggs:  $4.25/dozen<br />
*Carrot Bunches:  $1.50/bunch</p>
<h3>Pioneer Farms:  Fallon-Natural</h3>
<p>*Lettuce Mix- includes edible flowers!<br />
*Mint:  $1.50/bunch and good deals on bulk quantities<br />
*Spinach<br />
all quantities are limited at the time except for mint</p>
<h3>Salisha&#8217;s Delicious:  Fallon-Organic</h3>
<p>*Tyee Spinach:  $3.50/8oz<br />
*Salad Mix:  $3.00/8oz</p>
<h3>Lattin Farms:  Fallon-Organic</h3>
<p>*ASPARAGUS is back:  $3.50/lb<br />
*Lettuce Mix:  $3.50/8oz<br />
*Braising Mix:  $2.75/8oz<br />
*Baby Chard<br />
*juicing carrots: $.75/lb<br />
*Pickles<br />
*Jam</p>
<h3>Churchill Butte Organics:  Churchill Butte- Organic</h3>
<p>*SEEDS! SEEDS! SEEDS- lots of greens, herbs, beneficial &#038; edible flowers<br />
*Bulk dried Oregano<br />
*Bulk dried Rosemary</p>
<h3>Sierra Valley Farms:  Beckworth- Organic</h3>
<p>*baby kale<br />
*spring mix<br />
*arugula<br />
*spinach<br />
limited quantities of greens<br />
*Horseradish mustard<br />
*Horseradish<br />
*Wasabi<br />
*Cocktail Sauce</p>
<h3>Slanted Porch Farm:  Fallon- Natural</h3>
<p>*Basque Grilling Onions- these are a beautiful medium sized spring red onions!!! $1.50/bunch</p>
<h3>Hadji Paul&#8217;s:  Palomino Valley-Natural</h3>
<p>*Chicken Eggs:  $3.50/dozen<br />
*You can buy chicken straight from the farm:  775 475 0144</p>
<h3>Fontana Farms:  Palomino Valley- Natural</h3>
<p>*Chicken Eggs:  $3.50/dozen<br />
*Duck Eggs: $1.00/ea<br />
*Rabbit Meat &#8211; A lean meat with lots of protein and very little fat.  Call 846 2582 for more details!</p>
<h3>MacDougal&#8217;s Apiaries:  Lovelock, NV</h3>
<p>*Honey</p>
<h3>Just Bein Me:  Sparks, NV</h3>
<p>*Honey<br />
*Salve</p>
<h3>Hidden Valley Honey:  Reno, Hidden Valley</h3>
<p>*Honey<br />
*Creamed Honey<br />
*Honey Sticks<br />
*BEE POLLEN:  Its beautiful, nutritious, and great for allergies<br />
*Beeswax Candles<br />
*Honey Comb<br />
*Soap</p>
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		<title>WE DID IT!!! $416,000 in member-owner pledges!!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:15:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amber</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Believe it. It's real. Our community-owned food co-op has received $416,244 in member pledges and membership equity 10 year investments in order to proceed with constructing and moving into the new store / new co-op location. Our goals was $415,000 in order to begin our work on the community cafe and commercial basement kitchen.]]></description>
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<p><strong>Believe it. It&#8217;s real.</strong> Our <a title="The Great Basin Community Food Co-op is Reno’s community-owned grocery store! We are excited to be open to the public and provide access to local produce, bulk food, health and beauty items and special orders. Learn more..." href="/about-us/">community-owned food co-op</a> has received $416,244 in member pledges and membership equity 10 year investments.</p>
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<blockquote><p>Congratulations Reno, the best thing to happen to REAL food is here!!</p></blockquote>
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<p>If anyone out there is still considering making a pledge to the co-op moving drive please take action. While we have our stated amount in pledges, our <a title="Learn more about the GBCFC Advisory Board" href="/about-us/advisory-board/">Advisory Board</a> collection team now needs to round up these promised funds. All additional pledges are a wonderful cushion and safety blanket to make sure that our plan is executed in a timely and beautiful manner :) Please email Amber Sallaberry at <a href="mailto:amber@greatbasinfood.coop">amber@greatbasinfood.coop</a> or use our <a href="/contact-us/">online contact form</a> for more info or to receive a copy of the prospectus.</p>
<p><strong>On a stinky cheese side note:</strong> We apologize for the pungent aroma coming from the chill case. Last Friday we received our order from Cowgirl Creamery in Petaluma, CA. They are responsible for all of the amazing cheeses, marscapone and creme fraiche that we carry&#8230;oh yeah, did we mention that they use Organic Straus Milk to make their cheese?</p>
<p>So, we ordered the Red Hawk. Its flavor is just about as mind blowing as its smell. Its a triple cream organic soft cheese. Aged four weeks and washed with a brine solution that tints the rind a sunset red orange. Why not help clear the air and celebrate our co-op&#8217;s recent success with a wheel of Red Hawk and a nice loaf of our organic par baked sourdough or walnut bread?</p>
<p><strong>Related material:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/GBCFC-Annual-Membership-Letter-2011.pdf">GBCFC Annual Membership Letter (2011)</a><img class="pdf nf nb" src="/wp-content/themes/gbcfc/images/icons/pdf-icon.png" alt="PDF Icon" width="16" height="16" /></li>
<li><a href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/GBCFC-Member-Loan-Drive-Brochure-2011.pdf">GBCFC Member Loan Drive Brochure (2011)</a><img class="pdf nf nb" src="/wp-content/themes/gbcfc/images/icons/pdf-icon.png" alt="PDF Icon" width="16" height="16" /></li>
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		<description><![CDATA[Salutations, Did you know that you can have your produce orders delivered to your restaurant or institution? We know that [<a href="http://www.greatbasinfood.coop/2011/04/local-produce-available-this-week-20/">Read more...</a>]]]></description>
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<p>Did you know that you can have your produce orders delivered to your restaurant or institution?  We know that chefs are busy people and that picking up your produce/special orders at the co-op isn&#8217;t always conducive to your business.  We have over 2700 owners of the GBCFC and they want to dine at establishments <strong>who are serving local and organic food</strong>.  Delivery is now available for a $10 fee.  Please <a href="/contact-us/?For=Special Orders Committee" title="Drop-us an e-mail using our online contact form to inquire more about getting your produce order delivered to your restaurant or institution">inquire if interested</a>.</p>
<p>Our <strong>final moving presentation is tonight at 5:30 p.m.</strong>  Be a part of the biggest local food movement in Northern Nevada and <a href="/events/rsvp/#formRSVP" title="Complete and submit the online RSVP form for the last moving presentation across the street from the new Food Co-op store-front location!">R.S.V.P. here</a>.</p>
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<blockquote><p>Save the date for the Spring Seedling Sale:  May 21, 2011 starting at 9 a.m.</p></blockquote>
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<p>Check out the Local Produce list below and thank you for voting with your dollars for local farmers and local food infrastructure!</p>
<p><strong>KNOW YOUR FARMER, KNOW YOUR FOOD!</strong></p>
<h3>River School Farm:  Reno-Natural</h3>
<p>*Collard Greens<br />
*Baby Chard Bunches<br />
*Mizuna<br />
*Sorrel<br />
*Tat Soi<br />
*Lettuce Heads<br />
*Bagged Carrots and bunched<br />
*Braising Mix<br />
*Lettuce Mix<br />
*Kale- Green &#038; Red Russian<br />
can be special ordered<br />
very limited quantities of all items</p>
<h3>Sierra Harvest:  Wild Harvested in our Region</h3>
<p>*Wild Onion Bunches:  $2.00/bunch</p>
<h3>Mewaldt&#8217;s Organic Produce:  Fallon- Certified Organic-</h3>
<p>*Shallots<br />
*SUNCHOKES!  200lb available, $2.50/lb- good for planting or eating :)<br />
*Beautiful Garlic Braids!!! Make a wonderful gift for your home or a friend, edible, and decorative!<br />
*SEEDS! SEEDS! SEEDS! -local, certified organic, adapted to OUR climate- tomatoes, eggplants, spinach, greens, quinoa, marigolds, herbs, peppers, and more!</p>
<h3>Sterling Farms:  Reno- Natural</h3>
<p>*Fresh Basil- for sale in the store by the bag<br />
*Inquire about special ordering bulk quantities- bags</p>
<h3>Nevada&#8217;s Own/Sierra Edibles:  Wellington NV, Natural-</h3>
<p>*Fresh Oyster mushrooms- $10/lb<br />
*Dried Oyster mushrooms<br />
*Nasturtium flowers<br />
*Nasturtium leaves<br />
*Lemon balm<br />
*Oregano<br />
*Order a Grow Your Own Mushroom Kit today!- These are incredible!  You get to see how it works, and eat a lot of fresh mushrooms!:  $29.00</p>
<h3>Holley Family Farms:  Dayton- Certified Organic Produce!  They just got their cert :) Good Job!</h3>
<p>*Lettuce Mix:  $3.00/8oz<br />
*Hon Vit- asian radish greens with beautiful pink stems very tasty!:  $1.50/8oz<br />
*Arugula:  different sizes available<br />
*Eggs- organic feed and free range</p>
<h3>Jamason Farms:  Battle Mountain-Organic</h3>
<p>*Garlic Powder and Chips- in the bulk herb section</p>
<h3>Hungry Mother Organics:  Minden- Organic</h3>
<p>*Head Lettuce:  $1.50/head<br />
*Eggs:  $4.25/dozen<br />
*Carrot Bunches:  $1.50/bunch</p>
<h3>Pioneer Farms:  Fallon-Natural</h3>
<p>*Lettuce Mix- includes edible flowers!<br />
*Mint<br />
*Spinach<br />
all quantities are limited at the time</p>
<h3>Salisha&#8217;s Delicious:  Fallon-Organic</h3>
<p>*Tyee Spinach:  $3.50 for 1/2lb bag</p>
<h3>Lattin Farms:  Fallon-Organic</h3>
<p>*ASPARAGUS is back:  $3.50/lb<br />
*Lettuce Mix:  $3.50/8oz<br />
*Braising Mix<br />
*Baby Chard<br />
*juicing carrots<br />
*carrots<br />
*Pickles<br />
*Jam</p>
<h3>Churchill Butte Organics:  Churchill Butte- Organic</h3>
<p>*SEEDS! SEEDS! SEEDS- lots of greens, herbs, beneficial &#038; edible flowers<br />
*Bulk dried Oregano<br />
*Bulk dried Rosemary</p>
<h3>Sierra Valley Farms:  Beckworth- Organic</h3>
<p>*baby kale<br />
*spring mix<br />
*arugula<br />
*spinach<br />
limited quantities of greens<br />
*Horseradish mustard<br />
*Horseradish<br />
*Wasabi<br />
*Cocktail Sauce</p>
<h3>Hadji Paul&#8217;s:  Palomino Valley-Natural</h3>
<p>*Chicken Eggs:  $3.50/dozen<br />
*You can buy chicken straight from the farm:  775 475 0144</p>
<h3>Fontana Farms:  Palomino Valley- Natural</h3>
<p>*Chicken Eggs:  $3.50/dozen<br />
*Duck Eggs: $1.00/ea<br />
*Rabbit Meat &#8211; A lean meat with lots of protein and very little fat.  Call 846 2582 for more details!</p>
<h3>MacDougal&#8217;s Apiaries:  Lovelock, NV</h3>
<p>*Honey</p>
<h3>Just Bein Me:  Sparks, NV</h3>
<p>*Honey<br />
*Salve</p>
<h3>Hidden Valley Honey:  Reno, Hidden Valley</h3>
<p>*Honey<br />
*Creamed Honey<br />
*Honey Sticks<br />
*BEE POLLEN:  Its beautiful, nutritious, and great for allergies<br />
*Beeswax Candles<br />
*Honey Comb<br />
*Soap</p>
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		<title>We&#8217;re moving in!! Come take a tour of the new co-op site&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:49:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amber</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Great Basin Community Food Cooperative has officially raised enough $$ in member loan pledges to move forward with signing the lease for the new store / new co-op!! Our minimum turn around point was $277,000. We are now at $329,363 in member loan pledges and 10 year membership equity payments!! If we raise another $86,000 then we can start our planning for the co-op community kitchen and cafe. See the carrot money thermometer.]]></description>
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<p>The Great Basin Community Food Cooperative has <strong>officially raised enough $$ in member loan pledges to move forward with signing the lease!!</strong> Our minimum turn around point was $277,000.  We are now at $329,363 in member loan pledges and 10 year membership equity payments!!  <strong>If we raise another $86,000 then we can start our planning for the co-op community kitchen and cafe</strong>.  <a title="View the carrot money thermometer to see the amount raised by member-owners to date!" href="#carrot">See the carrot money thermometer</a>.</p>
<p>We are down to our <strong>last week of the member loan drive</strong> with <strong>only two moving presentations remaining</strong>.  Now that we have received the keys for the new co-op site (and because our presentations are across the street from the new location) we will be using this week as an opportunity to take the presentation attendees on a tour through the NEW co-op!  Join us either Monday, April 4 at 5:30 p.m. or Thursday, April 7 at 5:30 for local wine, gluten-free organic macaroons and new co-op facility tour.  Space is limited, <a title="Go to the online RSVP form" href="/events/rsvp/#formRSVP">RSVP today</a> to reserve your spot.</p>
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