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Our Community Supported Agriculture Program is open for the 2011 Growing Season. This year we are offering work-share memberships only. Click here for more information.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011 ~ A special thanks to the Mauger Family ~ We are welcoming several new members to the farm this week thanks to the Mauger Family! Nine turkeys, six beautiful Serama chickens, and three cute Top-Hat chickens!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2011 ~ Welcome Star to the farm ~ The newest and youngest member of our farm, born 3:30 p.m. She is a healthy and beautiful full-blood Nubian doe!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011 ~ A new batch of baby chicks arrived at the farm and are warm in the brooder.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 ~ Thanksgiving Turkey Reservations ~ Yes, we know it is a little soon to think about Thanksgiving 2011, but our turkeys were pre-sold by April last year, so get your reservation in early! Simply email us at mcwilliamsfarms@yahoo.com if you are interested in reserving your Heritage Bourbon Red Turkey for 2011 Thanksgiving.

MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2011 ~ Hey everyone, if you can't get by the farm to pick up our eggs you can stop by Mountain Top Mercantile in Cloudcroft to get your farm fresh eggs!

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2011 ~ ARTICLE: HOW FRESH ARE YOUR EGGS? When you purchase eggs from the grocery store, do you know how fresh they really are? Take a quick look at the numbers printed on the side of your carton...READ MORE

MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 2011 ~ We still have one full-blood border collie available. Black and white male, 1 year old, up-to-date on all immunizations, and raised around kids and lots of other animals. He needs to be trained and has a great disposition. Because he still needs training he is free to a good home.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2011 ~ Our on-farm Produce Stand is now open every Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and every Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Click here for produce availability and directions.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011 ~ Full-blood Nubian Bucks $50 each

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2010 ~ To all our 2010 CSA Members: Due to low harvests during the 2010 growing season we will continue your produce deliveries into the 2011 growing season. Read more

SATURDAY, JULY 24, 2010 ~ Newest members of the farm.

FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2010 ~ The start of the buildings going up at the new farm. Before and after.

THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010 ~ About Your Produce ~ Swiss Chard: Swiss Chard wilts quickly, so put it in cold water for at least 10 minutes or overnight to perk it up. Swiss Chard is not only beautifully stunning but it is very versatile as well. It is not a well known green, primarily because it does not keep well in supermarket settings. Swiss Chard can be cooked in the same manner as spinach or eaten fresh in salads, stalk and all. Below is a trick for reviving your wilted greens should it occur. Pictures courtesy of Farm Fresh to You.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010 ~ Today's CSA deliveries included fresh peaches. You should store peaches in one layer on the counter at room temperature until they are the ripeness you prefer. Your peaches should be ripened at room temperature to allow the flavor to develop properly.

When ripe, peaches should be eaten or used. You may store your peaches in the crisper bin of your refrigerator and they will keep for up to five days, however they will loose some of their flavor when kept cold. CLICK HERE for some wonderful peach recipes, including Peach Cobbler, Salsa, Dumplings, and Jam.

TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2010 ~ Caught a cute picture of the turkeys in their pen this morning during feeding time.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010 ~ Many of you may know that we have been looking to move the farm for awhile now, and today we closed on a new farm! At the beginning of the season we expanded by leasing five acres, the new farm is adjacent to the five acres we are leasing and farming on currently, and we will make the move by September 1st. We will keep you posted on the move.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 2010 ~ The new Wednesday Farmers Market at Alameda Park, going great!

SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2010 ~ Our Community Supported Agriculture Program is closed for the 2010 growing season and will open up again January 2011 for new membership. Thanks to everyone for your great support of the farm! McWilliams Family

FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2010 ~ Here is some information about your Farm-Raised Chicken and a link on how to cut up a whole chicken courtesy of the Pampered Chef: CLICK HERE

WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2010 ~ CSA Memberships ~ Be sure to let all your friends know that we will be closing out the Summer-Fall Memberships in a few days and there are three openings left. If you are a current CSA Member you will always have the option to continue on as a member once we have fulfilled your season’s deliveries.

FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2010 ~ If you have not already looked us up on Facebook, then please do so ~ and tell all your friends as well! It is a great way to keep up to date on what’s going on at the Farm! Very soon we will be posting great articles and recipe info.

THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2010 ~ The puppies are available. They are full-blood and up-to-date on vaccinations. They are free for anyone who is interested They were born on February 18 and have been raised around horses, chickens, pigs, cats, other dogs, and children. Contact us at the farm for more info 585-2545.

THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2010 ~ A few weeks ago we went into the classroom, it went so well we went back today to show the kids baby chicks that were hatched a few days ago, chicks that were a few weeks old and a full-grown laying hen. We got to answer lots of great questions for the kids, and some teachers too! If anyone is interested in having us come into your child’s classroom before the Summer break starts, just contact us here at the farm. Thanks, Kim