MAY 5TH, 2024

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Monday 4 pm Order Deadline for Thursday Delivery* $250 Order Minimum for Complimentary Delivery *Friday Delivery for Denver "There is no separation between the health of the land and the health of the people."  -Allan Savory START ORDER: CSA Dear local food system stakeholder, Maria aka Pepita here to deliver your favorite weekend newsletter. I've been reading a book called "The Last Ranch" by Sam Bingham and y'all, it has been a necessary refresher on SLV ag history. Sam's book beautifully traces the beginnings of holistic grazing management and regenerative agriculture practices right here in the Valley. Without these innovative minds and boots on the ground, we would not enjoy many of the local gifts we have today.   Friendly reminder that orders are due TODAY at 4 pm! The "add to order" feature is back & running! You can add to an existing order up until our order deadline, Mondays at 4 PM. Don't forget to get your pre-order secured for the 2024 Fresh Box season!    Wholeheartedly, Maria & the VRFH Team Producer Highlight: New Roots Farm Susan Gordon Canon City, CO New Roots Farm in Canon City is a small family farm located on five acres. Drawing on the Arkansas River for irrigation water, Susan & New Roots Farm produce a diverse variety of predominantly heirloom vegetables for sale through a CSA program, farmers markets, and wholesale distribution. Current offerings from New Roots Farm:  Chives with buds: 8oz & 2oz bags Oregano: 8oz & 2oz bags Spinach: 12 count cases & 1 lb bags The New Roots farming philosophy is based on the idea that a strong connection to the land is the foundation for healthy communities and cultures. We believe the act of growing and sharing good food is integral to strengthening connections between people with each other and with place. We recognize the farm as an ecosystem, and our ever-evolving farming practices are centered on regenerative agriculture concepts such as building soil health and fertility and increasing biodiversity.  Though New Roots is not certified organic, they do not use any synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, instead relying on natural pest control methods and a combination of minimum tillage, cover crops, crop rotation, compost and manure application, and managed grazing of goats, chickens, and guinea hens to generate soil fertility.  At New Roots Farm, our passion is to feed our community in a way that restores and regenerates people and land.  Product Highlights: Milberger Farms Asparagus, Red Radish & Easter Egg Radish Pueblo, CO  The Summers House Hydroponically-grown Lettuces, Arugula, & Pea Tendrils La Junta, CO Restock Roundup: Fagerberg Farms White & Yellow Onions Eaton, CO NEW Products: Rocking W Dairy Farmers & Queso Cheese Olathe, CO Recipe Corner: Spinach Queso Dip adapted from Meal Planning Magic Ingredients *local option available 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup sour cream 1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped *Fagerberg (Eaton, CO) yellow onions available 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder  1 medium jalapeno, seeds removed & minced 20 oz canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained 12 oz Mexican blend shredded cheese *we recommend trying Rocking W's queso cheese, creamy & flavorful! 2 cups of spinach *Check out offerings from Four Wing Farm & New Roots Farm this week! 1 large bag of tortilla chips *we HIGHLY recommend Zia Tortilla chips for dipping & scooping Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with non-stick spray. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, chopped yellow onion, cumin and chili powder and mix well until smooth and blended. Add canned diced tomatoes (DRAINED) with green chilies and chopped jalapenos and stir in to cheese mixture until well blended. Lastly, add shredded cheese and fresh baby spinach and stir to combine. The spinach may seem difficult to incorporate but as you stir, it will soften and blend with the other ingredients. Transfer spinach queso dip to prepared casserole dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve warm dip with tortilla chips. START ORDER: CSA The Local Dish: 2024 Fresh Box Pre-orders! Friendly reminder, that these are PRE-ORDERS! The season will begin June 20th and last every week through September 11th. We recommend donating that week's box to a friend if you will be out of town during the season. Optional beef and or egg share is available too! Pre-Order Your Share Today! Allergen Notification: We handle and co-mingle on pallets boxes of tree nuts, eggs, and wheat. As always, we're here to help in any way we can! Copyright © *2024* *Valley Roots Food Hub*, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: PO Box 35 Mosca, CO 81146 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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