The Weblog

This page contains news, event information, and other items added by Ian and Adam, the resident farmers at Old 99. We send out a message every week, but most are set with a delete date about two weeks later. I archive some of the posts if they have content other than weekly availability of produce and meat.

You can send me questions too, which if they are of a general nature, I can post to this Old99 blog.



 
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Week of September 30th


Hi there,

I hope that you are all doing well.

Please bring us your empty egg cartons as we’re running low.

We’re into our fourth week of Fall CSA, you can sign up for 1 week at a time.

This week we have (asterisk marks CSA items):
Arugula baby sweet*
Basil: Italian and Thai
String Beans Green*
Beets: Candy stripe
Cabbage: Green
Cherry Tomatoes Yellow
Chard: Red and Yellow*
Eggplant: Rosa Bianca and Annina*
Garlic*
Green Onions
Kale: Nero
Kohlrabi: Red and Green
Mint
Onions
Peppers: Sweet Orange/Yellow*, Sweet Green, Jalapeno, Hungarian Wax
Radish*
Rhubarb
Sage: purple, green
Sweet Potatoes: Orange and White
Tomatoes: Yellow Brandiwine, Cherokee, Marsalto and a saucing variety called Grenadero*
Zucchini: Green* and Yellow*
Winter Squash: Spaghetti

For A la carte orders head over to the online store here to place your custom order. Store pick up Thurs 4 to 6 or by appointment.

For further questions or to sign up kindly reach out by email to email : adam@equilibriumacres.ca

Healthy eating,

Ian, Cami, and Adam

Week of September 23rd, 2024


Hello,

I hope that you are all doing well.

We’re harvesting onions, sweet potatoes and winter squash galore, they are curing and will be available in the coming weeks.

We’re into our second week of Fall CSA, there’s still time to sign up.

This week we have (asterisk marks CSA items):
Arugula baby sweet*
Basil: Italian and Thai
String Beans Yellow and Purple*
Beets: Candy stripe
Cabbage: Green
Cherry Tomatoes Yellow
Chard: Red and Yellow
Eggplant: Rosa Bianca* and Annina
Garlic*
Green Onions
Kale: Nero
Kohlrabi: Red and Green
Mint
Peppers: Sweet Orange/Yellow*, Sweet Green, Jalapeno, Hungarian Wax
Radish*
Rhubarb
Sage: purple, green
Tomatoes: Yellow Brandiwine*, Cherokee, Marsalto and a saucing variety called Grenadero
Zucchini: Green* and Yellow*
Winter Squash: Spaghetti

For A la carte orders head over to the online store here to place your custom order. Store pick up Thurs 4 to 6 or by appointment.

For further questions or to sign up kindly reach out by email to email : adam@equilibriumacres.ca

Healthy eating,

Ian, Cami, and Adam

Week of September 16th, 2024 EFAO Event


Hello,

I hope that you are all doing well.

There is an EFAO event happening at Liberty Way Farm in Dundas on Maximizing Efficiency & Productivity Using Greenhouse Technology on Wednesday September 25th from 11 Am to 1 pm event. I will be attending this event, come along if you are interested, I’ll be happy to see you there.

We’re into our second week of Fall CSA, there’s still time to sign up.

This week we have (asterisk marks CSA items):
Arugula baby sweet*
Basil: Italian and Thai
Green string*
Beets: Candy stripe*
Cabbage: Green
Cherry Tomatoes Yellow
Chard: Red and Yellow
Eggplant: Rosa Bianca and Annina*
Garlic*
Green Onions
Kale: Nero
Kohlrabi: Red* and Green
Mint
Peppers: Sweet Green, Jalapeno, Hungarian Wax
Rhubarb
Sage: purple, green
Tomatoes: Yellow Brandiwine, Cherokee, Marsalto* and a saucing variety called Grenadero
Zucchini: Green* and Yellow*

For A la carte orders head over to the online store here to place your custom order. Store pick up Thurs 4 to 6 or by appointment.

For further questions or to sign up kindly reach out by email to email : adam@equilibriumacres.ca

A great film we just viewed is worth your attention called Eating For Tomorrow at this website called Food Revolution about how food choices make a huge difference in the stability of the ecosystem.

Healthy eating,

Ian, Cami, and Adam

Week of September 9, 2024


Greetings,

I hope that September is off to a good start for you. Here at the farm we are getting ready with our fall crops and preparing for winter as well.

We’ve completed 11 +1 added week of Summer veggie CSA Season, and we’re now entering 11 weeks of Fall CSA.

Now’s your chance to sign up for the full Fall season and save $15 off the season.

This week we have (asterisk marks CSA items):

Basil: Italian* and Thai
Beets: Gold
Cabbage: Green
Cherry Tomatoes
Chard: Red* and Yellow
Eggplant: Rosa Bianca* and Annina
Garlic*
Green Onions
Kale: Nero
Kohlrabi: red and green*
Salad Mix
Mint
Rhubarb
Sage: purple, green
Tomatoes: Yellow Brandiwine, Cherokee*, Marsalto and a saucing variety called Grenadero
Zuchini: Green* and Yellow*

For A la carte orders head over to the online store here to place your custom order. Store pick up Thurs 4 to 6 or by appointment.

For further questions or to sign up kindly reach out by email to email : adam@equilibriumacres.ca

A great film we just viewed is worth your attention called Eating For Tomorrow at this website called Food Revolution about how food choices make a huge difference in the stability of the ecosystem.

Healthy eating,

Ian, Cami, and Adam

Major Food Conference Just Ended but...


Attack On Food And Farmers year 2 was held online Sept 6, 7. You can check the various topics and watch the archived footage. Link to conference

For example California dairyman Mark McCaffee talks for 10 minutes on the bioactives (technical term) in raw milk that are destroyed by pasteurization. Fastforeward to time 06:03:50 on Sept 7th to watch his talk.

Related but sseparate, a spiritual teacher, Sadhguru, has been advocating soil health for past 10 years and I didn’t even know! See the Save Soil video at this link.

World-renowned wellness leader Sadghuru linked soil health to human happiness in this focused campaign, and is spreading the message to his billions of students and followers around the world. What’s well understood from experience by everyone who has already embraced biodiversity and/or animal integration in farming – is now catching hold in all other circles of society.

Food is Health Packed Symposium online Sep 6,7


There is a whole lot wrong with our available food.

Chemical fertilizers have led to abusing the soil, and consequently soils became depleted of micronutrients. Unsurprisingly, foods grown in them are now lacking those nutrients. Pesticides and herbicides harm humans, as well as bugs and weeds. Some experts say we need to take supplements now because we can’t get what we need from our foods anymore. We are practically living on overprocessed junk made of sugar, salt, wheat and seed oils.

dentifying the Problems and Solutions

But we can get on top of what is happening, learn what we need to, and we can resist. That’s why Door to Freedom and Children’s Health Defense have unpacked all of these problems, and identified possible solutions.

During a jam-packed two-day online symposium, you will learn about all facets of the attack on food, and how to resist. This is an entirely free event, with a fantastic lineup of speakers and topics. Grab a pad and pencil, because you will definitely want to take notes!

The 2024 Attack on Food and Farmers, and How to Fight Back premieres on September 6 and 7. It will remain on our channels for later viewing and sharing as well. By the end of Day 2, you will know what actions to take, both in your own backyard, and in the halls of your legislatures to create a healthier, tastier, safer and more secure food supply.

No registration needed. Just hop on the stream at DoortoFreedom, Children’s Health Defense TV, Alliance for Natural Health or Solari.

Old 99/Equilibrium Acres week of Aug 19 2024


Greetings,

A world of fresh vegetables awaits you here at the farm.

We’re in the 10th week of 11 of Summer veggie CSA Season.

This week we have (asterisk marks CSA items):

Arugula Roquette*
Basil: Italian* and Thai
Beets: Gold
Blackberries*
Cabbage: Napa
Chard: Yellow*
Eggplant: Rosa Bianca* and Annina
Garlic*
Green Onions
Kale: Nero
Kohlrabi: red and green*
Salad Mix
Mint
Rhubarb
Sage: purple, green
Tomatoes: Yellow Brandiwine*, Cherokee, Marsalto and a saucing variety called Grenadero
Zuchini: Green* and Yellow*

For A la carte orders head over to the online store here to place your custom order. Store pick up Thurs 4 to 6 or by appointment.

For further questions or to sign up kindly reach out by email to email : adam@equilibriumacres.ca

A great film we just viewed is worth your attention called Eating For Tomorrow at this website called Food Revolution about how food choices make a huge difference in the stability of the ecosystem.

Healthy eating,

Ian, Cami, and Adam

Ever Wondered About Vaccine Safety?


A docu-drama has been winning awards with its account of the Merck Labs coverup of its Mumps (MMR) vaccine over 10 years ago.
It’s worth a watch, imo.
Available now for streaming till Aug 11.
Here’s a review
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevemarkus/p/protocol-7-the-movie-in-review?r=17×6lg&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Here’s the link https://yow.tv/video-detail/protocol-7

You’ve been waiting, and we’re delivering! With many hurdles faced in bringing this film to the public, we decided to build our OWN platform to house not only our films but many more to come.

We are thrilled to announce that ‘Protocol 7’ is now streaming in NORTH AMERICA on YOW.tv, an innovative new streaming platform built BY filmmakers FOR viewers like you. This highly anticipated film is available for everyone to watch at a special discounted rate of $9.99 through August 11th. More countries/territories to be added in the coming weeks!”

Week of August 5th


Hi There,

I hope that everything is going well on your end.

We’re in the 8th week of 11 of Summer veggie CSA Season.

Eggs are back on special, 3 dozen for the price of 2.

This week we have (asterisk marks CSA items):

Arugula Roquette*
Basil*
Beets: Red and Gold
Black Berries*
Cabbage: Nappa
Carrots
Chard: Yellow and Red*
Garlic*
Green Onions
Kale: Nero
Kohlrabi: red and green*
Salad Mix
Mint
Rhubarb
Sage: purple, green
Tomatoes: Yellow Brandiwine, Cherokee, Marsalto and a saucing variety called Grenadero*
Zuchini: Green and Yellow*

For A la carte orders head over to the online store here to place your custom order. Store pick up Thurs 4 to 6 or by appointment.

For further questions or to sign up kindly reach out by email to email : adam@equilibriumacres.ca

Healthy eating,

Ian, Cami, and Adam

Week of July 29th; Zucchini and Kohlrabi


Hi There,

I hope that you are enjoying the summer.

We’re in the 7th week of 11 of Summer veggie CSA Season.

We’ve got Zucchini and Kohlrabi ready for market. The yellow zuchini is really vibrant, a great addition to any dish.

Eggs are back on special, 3 dozen for the price of 2.

This week we have (asterisk marks CSA items):

Arugula Roquette
Basil
Beets: Red* and Gold
Carrots
Chard: Yellow and Red*
Garlic* fresh (not fully cured)
Green Onions
Goose Berries
Kale: Dino / Nero
Kohlrabi*: red and green
Salad Mix
Mint
Rhubarb
Sage: purple* green
Tomatoes: Yellow Brandiwine, Cherokee, Marsalto* and a Saucing variety called Grenadero
Zuchini: Green* and Yellow

For A la carte orders head over to the online store here to place your custom order. Store pick up Thurs 4 to 6 or by appointment.

For further questions or to sign up kindly reach out by email to email : adam@equilibriumacres.ca

Healthy eating,

Ian, Cami, and Adam