Breezy Hill Update
7/3/2009 8:49pm by Art Ozias
- Princess had her calf this afternoon, a heifer. Suggestions for a name? This means we can add more milk customers. I recently added a new item to the web site. Under PRODUCTS there are two videos on milk. Be sure to watch The Truth About Milk. The other is about the struggles in other states. We are somewhat lucky to be in Missouri. We still can produce and sell real milk. I like to use the term REAL milk, but I guess RAW is ok, since it is not cooked as in pasteurized.
- If you decide to become a milk customer, we would appreciate you purchasing a gallon or half on a regular basis. It is difficult juggling the various orders to insure we have milk available. I have investigated the concept of a milk CSA, but would rather keep it on a more personal basis. With a CSA I would need a pig or two to feed the milk to when a member does pick up for that week. Or I need to get serious and attend a cheese making class. Soft cheeses are so easy. I'm sure hard cheeses are as well, if you know the secrets.
- For July we are going to show Michael Pollan's Lecture at La Sous Terre. We again are requesting an RSVP (email) to insure we have enough space. As I said at the FRESH film, I was surprised that so few of you new of Pollan. He is the primary messenger for the local food movement. July 28 at 7 pm.
Speaking of films Food, Inc will be shown in the Kansas City area on July 10. Perhaps, if there is enough interest we could meet somewhere for supper before the film. Or meet afterwards. Any suggestions?
Food, Inc will be shown in Kansas City at the Tivoli @ Manor Square and in Overland Park at the Glenwood Arts on July 10. You’ll have to call to find out the show times. The DVD will not be released until Nov. We will show it at our monthly presentation at La Sous Terre as soon as we get it.
Food, Inc This is a great book to read before you see the film. If you want to know what to do to improve the food system you need to read Joel Salatin’s chapter.
The wheat straw hasn't worked out as I planned. It has too much green weeds/grass in it. The hard white wheat was still too green. We will harvest it this next week and I will have to experiment with a seed cleaner. Straight out of the combine it's not suitable for flour. Another thing to learn!!
that's it from the hill. Art and Debra
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