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Petit Jean Farm

Weekly Farm Newsletter

November 9, 2009

Dear Folks,

Someone smart and famous said “all the great revolutions in history were silent.” Last night we were reminded how true that is and how momentous

s it is to be part of the LOCAL FOOD REVOLUTION.

This past year we have been part of 6 different markets in various communities. Each of them started with just a few individuals working together and grew rapidly into quite impressive weekly markets.

So last night, again we were part of a market start-up potluck at a church hall in Dardanelle. The group included retired individuals, blue-collar and white collar professionals, full-time Moms, farmers, etc. Such a powerful mixture of food eaters…and food raisers. In the most robust neighborhood markets, some of the customers have become sellers…not just products they grow or make but sometimes services they provide. (Last week, the knife sharpener at one of our markets sharpened over 200 items.)

One major benefit of these expanding community markets is the encouragement it provides new local farmers to sell what they raise. Both the producer and customer benefit.

The new neighborhood market group is just west of Petit Jean Farm. We have now reached one of our beginning goals to create local markets in a complete circle around the farm in each direction.

Imagine the revolution that will occur when thousands of farmers across the country can say they are surrounded by their market! Thank you for your part in making that happen.

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!! The 50/50 Holiday Special is already getting an encouraging response. Even if you won’t actually use the meat until closer to Christmas, you might want to get your order to us.

This package represents a 30% reduction from normal retail prices.

Our schedule this week will find us at the Village Community Market on Friday from 2:30 to 5:00 and Downtown Hot Springs Farmers’ Market on Saturday from 6:00 to 11:00 A.M. All Locally Grown websites will operate on their normal schedule, EXCEPT for Conway Locally Grown. They have started their new schedule of every other week.

All orders for the week need to be made by noon on Thursday by calling us at 501-727-5659 or emailing ed@gatewayfarm-ar.com. To check our available inventory, visit our website at http://www.petitjeanfarm.com/FarmInventory.html.

Your Petit Jean Farmers

Petit Jean Farm

1039 Winrock Drive

Morrilton, AR 72110

501-727-5659