EverGreen Farm

Farmers Markets in 2012

The rumors are true.  EverGreen Farm will not be selling produce this year at the Jackson Hole Farmers Market.  This has been a very difficult decision for us.  We love the Farmers Market!  I will truly miss seeing many loyal customers who have become our friends over the years.  We appreciate all the support you have given us and the kind words of understanding we've received. 

The reason behind this decision is that we have found our lives to be out of balance.  Both Shain and I have worked ourselves way too hard and this has taken a toll on our family and health.  We will continue farming and growing produce for our CSA families.  We will also sell produce directly to individuals from our farm in Smoot.  Please contact me if you have any questions regarding that.

Tara

Helper needed for the Jackson Farmers Markets

We would like to solicit the help of someone living in the Jackson Hole community to come help us at the Jackson Farmers Markets.  Here are the details:

• This person will be my assistant at the farmers market each Saturday in Jackson Hole from the weekend after the 4th of July through the first week of October. 
• Exact dates are still to be determined, but in 2010 we sold produce for 13 weeks in Jackson ending with the Whole Grocer's Harvest Festival the first Saturday in October.
• I would expect their help for no less than 11 of these 13 weeks. 
• The person will receive a CSA membership for $200 (rather than $550).
• They may also receive extra produce that is left unsold at the end of the market.
• Person must be physically capable of helping load and unload our delivery truck, which includes lifting heavy coolers and buckets of produce. 
• They must also be able to stand and work on their feet for at least 6 full hours.
• Hours:  6:30 am to 12:30 pm.  They would be resposible to get to the square at approximately 6:30 am to "save our spot" and I will arrive shorlty afterwards.  We will then unload the produce and set up our market stand.  This person will assist me in selling produce until the market closes.  We will then take down the stand and reload our truck.  The goal is to be gone by 12 noon, but sometimes it takes a little longer.
• A love of fresh, organic produce is essential.  Knowing how to cook and prepare it would be great!
• Basic math skills are also very important.
• It would be wonderful if this person had a vehicle and storage place that would allow them to store and transport our market tent, two collapsible tables (the size of a large flat suitcase) and maybe a few other market supplies rather than me needing to pack them back and forth each week.
• It's hard work, but we have a lot of fun.

Please contact me as soon as possible if you are interested.  If not, spread the word to others who you think would do a good job for us.

Tara

tara @ svwy . net

(307) 884-6423

 

(post out dated)

The Farmers Market - 2009

As mentioned in other posts on this website, EverGreen Farm will be making some changes in this coming 2009 season.  Specifically, we have decided to concentrate our farming efforts on growing great produce for a select number of customers:  our CSA members, the Jackson Hole Farmers Market, folks who wish to buy directly from us on the farm, and a few local grocers and restaurants. 

Unfortunately, there are just not enough hours in the day, days in the week, or farmers on this farm, to expand our business to meet all the requests from good people who want to buy our food.  Thank you for understanding.

If you are a regular shopper at the Jackson Farmer Market, stop buy our stand.  We have big plans!  You won't be disappointed.

A note of explanation to our 2009 CSA members who may also see us at the Jackson Farmers Market:

We have decided to make a more concentrated effort on increasing our sales at the Jackson Market.  In order to accomplish this financial goal, we will start growing some top selling market produce far earlier in the season (in a greenhouse) than we have done in years past.  Please do not be disappointed when you see us selling items like carrots and beets far earlier at the market than when they are included in your weekly CSA share.  It is not economically feasible for us to attempt this accelerated growing schedule for the CSA without significantly increasing the membership fee.  (Imagine the amount of greenhouse space it would require to grow enough "outside" crops inside a greenhouse for the entire CSA.)

Please do not compare your weekly CSA share to the produce you see us selling at the market.  The Farmers Market and CSA are two different aspects of our business.  Each requires a different approach to be successful.  This is not necessarily obvious from the consumers point of view, especially when there is good food at stake.  Thank you for understanding.

Farmers Market Information

About Us:  The Saberon family has been growing produce in Star Valley for 4 years.  Although our farm has had much success supplying fresh produce to area restaurants, grocery stores, and to our community supported agriculture (CSA) members, selling our produce at the Jackson Hole Farmer’s Market has been one of our greatest successes.  With four years of farmers' markets behind us, we are truly proud that we are able to build community through a local food network. We look forward to seeing those who have supported us over the years again in 2007.

What Do We Provide? Whether you support our farm through CSA membership, the farmer’s market, a specialty grocer, or gourmet restaurant, you receive our personal commitment to provide you with a season’s worth of chemical free, naturally grown, nutritious produce that is beyond organic. We have chosen not to participate in the government’s organic certification program for ethical reasons; instead, we offer our personal pledge to practice farming methods we regard as beyond organic.

When Is Our Produce Available? If tradition holds, the Jackson Hole Farmer’s Market will be held from approximately July 10th through September 10th.

Why Should You Purchase From us at The Farmers' Market? For most of us our taste buds can answer this one, but there are other important reasons to food from us.  Locally grown food tastes better, is healthier for you, better for the planet, and better for our communities.  For many families, it is more satisfying to receive produce from a local grower than purchase food from a supermarket that is weeks old and has been transported hundreds if not thousands of miles to the store from where it is to be purchased.  We encourage and welcome our customers see where and how their food is grown.  You are welcome to take a tour at any time.  Just call us and let us know when you plan to visit.

What are others saying?

• “Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity for good clean food.”

• “Thank you for all your hard work.  The veggies were so clean, fresh and beautiful.”

• “I think everything is great.  The veggies are great.  Love the variety

• “I wish you were closer so that I could help you on the farm.  I think it’d be great.”

• “Thank you, thank you, we eat so well when we have your produce and I love it.”

• “Overall I really think you are doing a wonderful service and I was glad I had an opportunity to share in the benefits…  We get the freshest, tastiest, most nutritious veggies available.”

• “Your packaging is terrific, by the way.  It’s amazing to get the food already cleaned!  Wow.”

• “The variety you are able to provide boggles my mind.  I love it…”

EverGreen Farm and CSA 2007 Season Farmers' Market Produce Schedule
(More than 30 varieties)

Basil , July-August
Beans, fillet and wax-, July-August
Beets (three varieties-table, golden, Chioggia), July-September
Carrots (several varieties-Parisian, yellow, and traditional, baby and big), July-September
Chard (Bright Lights Swiss Chard), July
Cilantro, July-August
Cucumbers , July-September
Dill , July-August
Garlic (scapes, fresh, cured), scapes and fresh in July, cured in August
Salad Greens (multiple varieties), July-September
Kale , July
Leeks, September
Onions (red and yellow), August-September
Parsley, July-September
Peas (snap, show, shell), July-August
Bell Peppers (green and red), August-September
Hot Peppers, August-September
Potatoes (several varieties) September-October
Scallions, July-September
Shallots, August
Spinach, July
Patty Pan Squash (baby and big), August-September
Summer Squash (baby and big), August-September
Tomatoes (several varieties-heirloom, cherry, yellow, organge, early red), July-September
Zucchini, August-September

Please understand that due to the nature of farming in a volatile climate like ours, the variety, quality and quantity of produce we offer may vary.  However, rest assured that we will do our best provide the highest quality of the varieties and quantities listed above.

2007 Trial Varieties:  Cantaloupe, New Heirloom Tomato Varieties, Heirloom and Fingerling Potatoe Varieties, Pimento Peppers, Japanese Turnips, Golden Beets, and more!