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Prairie Sun Farm
Carol Rast

Fairfield, ID

P.O Box 216
500 West 30 South
Fairfield, ID 83327
jcrast@rtci.net
208-764-2332 (home)
208-539-3405 (work)
Product Types: lettuce and mesclun varieties, kale, chard, carrots, beets, tomatoes, peppers, onions, peas, beans, herbs, radishes, berries, jams, breads.

About Us
Twelve years ago my husband Jeff and I (Carol), along with our two young children, purchased ten acres of organic alfalfa land with dreams of sustainable and healthy living. We built our own house and have watched as the farm garden grew from a small plot to a one-acre fruitful business. We added two large greenhouses (thanks to a wonderful grant) and a partly enclosed tunnel. This has allowed us to grow things that normally would not succeed in the frost belt of Idaho.

The children have grown up, flourishing as they learned to work hard and eat healthy food raised almost entirely at home. Jeff works long hours at school, teaching high school science, and I now employ several friends and their own children to pass the joy on to another generation.


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Ingredients
All our produce is raised using organic methods, but we are not certified, being just a one acre garden. I use Montana wheat in the breads, which is free of chemicals and also GMO free. The jams and jellies are all made from home grown, or picked from a tree in front of the church in town (also pestcide free).

Practices (our standards for raising or making our products)
Prairie Sun Farm was certified organic for 8 years. We decided to not continue certified, but to instead become "natural" and maintain the organic standard without the expense and endless paperwork that is geared for huge farms. We are committed to sustainability and wise stewardship of our land. I carefully plot out the beds each spring for companion planting and rotation. We fertilize the beds each fall with organic compost. The soil has rewarded our hard labors with greater fertility and fruitfulness each year. We use drip tapes to protect our water resources and waste as little as possible.

Additional Information
We have had many frosts which only sweeten the root crops but have slowed down most everything else. It is a time to reflect on the upcoming winter, and then get to work bringing in the bounty.

Highlights this Month
CARROTS! We have all sizes, colors and quantities. Onions and beets also abound. Parsley is beautiful and so very nutritious.

Prairie Sun Farm Products for Sale through the Coop
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Baked Goods and Desserts: Bread

Prod.IDProduct Name [About Producer]Prod.TypePrice
#471 Full-size loaf Oatmeal Bread
Order number of loaves. Same wonderful bread as the small size loaf but in a full-size. Hand kneaded. Made with local honey. (See ingredients listed with small loaf)
All Natural $7.99
per
loaf
#357 Oatmeal bread, small loaf (2-serving size)
Order number of loaves. This bread is great toasted! Wheat germ added for additional nutrition. Our family's favorite for over 25 years. Ingredients: unbleached flour, whole wheat flour,(all flour is GMO and pesticide-Free) oats, wheat germ, honey, butter, yeast, salt. Hand kneaded.
All Natural $2.88
per
loaf
#1201 Honey-Pecan Crescents
Order number of packages. for a special New Year's brunch or dessert, or a sweet "thank-you" gift. Ingredients: pesticide-free unbleached flour, pecans, farm-fresh eggs, milk, local honey, butter, tiny bit of sugar, yeast, real vanilla, salt, cinnamon. Each package includes 4 beautiful crescents. ORDER TWO PACKAGES AND GET TWO FREE CRESCENTS (a total of 10)! Hand kneaded. Although the pecans are not from Idaho they are from my Mother who lives in North Carolina and are hand shelled.
All Natural $8.91
per
package
#381 small loaf Garden Herb Bread.
Order number of loaves. Ingredients: Unbleached flour (GMO and pesticide-Free), our sweet carrots, our farm fresh eggs, oats, milk, onion, garlic, local honey, herbs, baking soda, salt
All Natural $3.97
per
loaf
#63 small loaf pumpkin bread with chocolate chips.
Order number of loaves. Incredibly moist. Good with cream cheese. Ingredients: pumpkin, gmo-free unbleached flour, farm fresh eggs, sugar, butter, canola oil, spices, salt, baking soda. this variety has chocolate chips.
All Natural $3.97
per
loaf
#61 small loaf Pumpkin bread with cranberries.
Order number of loaves. Product list same as with chocolate chips but with cranberries.
All Natural $3.97
per
loaf
#62 small loaf Pumpkin bread with walnuts.
Order number of loaves. Product list same as with chocolate chips but with walnuts.
All Natural $3.97
per
loaf
#366 small loaf Yellowstone Gingerbread.
Order number of loaves. Wholesome, moist and very nutritious, this ginger bread is made with honey and molasses, whole wheat flour(GMO and pesticide free), our own farm fresh eggs, milk, canola oil, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, baking powder and salt. Delicious served with applesauce, whipped cream or warm lemon sauce.
All Natural $3.97
per
loaf
#387 Sweet Carrot cinnamon bread, with raisins.
Order number of loaves. small loaf of tender sweetness. My own recipe, made with our sweet carrots, our farm fresh eggs, GMO-free flour, oats, milk, canola oil, orange juice and zest,salt, baking soda and just the right amount of spices. This one has raisins also.
All Natural $3.97
per
loaf
#382 Sweet carrot cinnamon loaf, with almonds.
Order number of loaves. Small loaf of spicy sweet carrot bread, with orange juice and zest. Wonderful for breakfast, brunch or a mid-afternoon snack. Made with our own carrots and farm fresh eggs, gmo-free unbleached flour, oats, milk, canola oil, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, spices. Sprinkled with slivered almonds.
All Natural $3.97
per
loaf
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Condiments, Sauces, Spices: Appetizers/ Dips

Prod.IDProduct Name [About Producer]Prod.TypePrice
#1162 garden condiment basket
Order number of baskets. This basket is chock full of garden produce from our summer garden. Includes one tub of our red onion marmalade-relish (great as a side with meat or veggies, or a relish on sandwiches), one tub of spicy garden condiment (carrots, jalapeņo and cranberries), and one package of tomato-garden dip mix(our own garden-grown dried tomatoes and herbs--just add sour cream)and a sample container of spicy sweet ginger-lime infused local honey-perfect for dipping an egg roll. Comes in a nice basket.
All Natural $18.11
per
basket
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Fruits: Apples

Prod.IDProduct Name [About Producer]Prod.TypePrice
#1033 dried apple snack
Order number of bags. free of preservatives, no sugar added. Nothing but sweet apples. Great for lunches, hikes, trips, or add to granola or with hot oatmeal.
All Natural $2.99
per
1.5 ounces
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Gift Baskets/Boxes: Gift Items

Prod.IDProduct Name [About Producer]Prod.TypePrice
#260 "biggie" family-size sampler gift basket
Order number of baskets. Includes one each of the orange-spice scones mix, honey-wheat biscuit mix, full size jars of carrot jam and mixed-fruit jelly, one small loaf each of chocolate chip and cranberry pumpkin breads and ginger bread (3 total), one sampler of orange Camas County honey, and a 1.5 ounce bag of all-natural sweet dried apples. Comes in a basket for a nice family-size hostess gift.
All Natural $29.90
per
basket
#1142 breakfast gift basket
Order number of baskets. All products in this basket have honey or molasses but no white sugar. Great as a hostess gift or a gift for yourself! Includes three breads (honey-oatmeal small loaf, gingerbread small loaf, and garden-herb small loaf), one 5-ounce jar of local honey and one sample size jar of orange honey. Also included one bag of sweet dried apples (no sugar or preservatives added). Comes in a basket for a healthy treat.
All Natural $23.00
per
basket
#259 "biggie" basket of breads
Order number of baskets. One each of the four varieties of small-loaf breads: one cranberry and one chocolate chip pumpkin breads,one sweet carrot-cinnamon bread with raisins and one gingerbread . Comes in a basket for a delicious holiday or hostess gift.
All Natural $16.68
per
basket
#256 "Biggie" basket of sweet things
Order number of baskets. Full sized 8-ounce jars each of our specialty sweet carrot jam, apple-raspberry jelly (made with pure fruit juices),one 5-ounce jar of pure local honey, and one sample size jar each of orange honey and mint infused honey. Comes in a basket for easy gift-giving or placing on the table.
All Natural $23.00
per
basket
#219 "cornbread mix & toppings" sampler pack basket
Order number of baskets. One cowboy cornbread mix, with a sample size jar of our specialty sweet carrot jam and sample-size jalapeņo flavor infused Camas County honey. (Both toppings are great on cornbread!) Comes in a basket for a delicious and unusual hostess gift.
All Natural $8.91
per
basket
#218 "sweet things" sampler pack gift basket
Order number of baskets. Sample size jar of carrot jam, a full size jar of apple-raspberry jelly (made with pure fruit juices), and a sample size of mint infused Camas County honey. Comes in a basket for a sweet and useful hostess gift.
All Natural $8.91
per
basket
#257 basket of biscuit mixes and honey
Order number of baskets. One each of sweet tea biscuit mix and honey whole-wheat biscuit mix, one 5-oz jar of pure local honey, and a sample size jar of orange honey. Comes in a basket for an incredibly yummy holiday or hostess gift.
All Natural $19.84
per
basket
#1161 biggie basket of strawberry shortcakes
Order number of baskets. This delightful basket includes one strawberry shortcake mix and one chocolate strawberry shortcake mix, one tub of fresh strawberry jam and one tub of very-berry jam (strawberry and raspberry). All flour in mixes is gmo and pesticide-free. The strawberries and raspberries are frozen fresh from our summer garden, and are grown with organic methods (but not certified organic). Keep the jams refrigerated until gift giving time.
All Natural $19.55
per
basket
#221 bread mix sampler basket
Order number of baskets. One package each of cowboy cornbread, sweet tea biscuit mix, graham muffin mix, and orange spice scones mix. Comes in a basket for an unusual and fun hostess gift.
All Natural $14.95
per
basket
#258 Honey-wheat biscuit mix basket
Order number of baskets. One Honey-wheat biscuit mix with a sample size jar of sweet blueberry-pomegranate jelly (made with pure fruit juices) and a sample size jar of local honey. Comes in a basket for a delightful gift.
All Natural $8.91
per
basket
#1034 Orange-spice scones mix basket
Order number of baskets. Delicious hostess gift basket includes one orange-spice scones mix, one sample size jar of our special sweet Carrot Jam and one sample size jar of Camas County orange infused honey.
All Natural $8.91
per
basket
#1160 strawberry shortcake basket
Order number of baskets. For the strawberry lover! One strawberry shortcake mix (made with gmo and pesticide-free flour), and one tub of fresh strawberry jam (made with strawberries frozen from our summer garden--all pesticide free of course). Comes in a basket-a nice gift for those dreaming of summer. Keep jam refrigerated until gift giving time.
All Natural $8.63
per
basket
#222 Sweet tea biscuit mix sampler basket
Order number of baskets. One package sweet tea biscuit mix, with one sampler size jar of orange-flavor infused Camas County honey and one sample size jar of apple-raspberry jelly (made with pure fruit juices.) Comes in a basket for a delicious and unusual hostess gift.
All Natural $8.91
per
basket
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Honey & Molasses: Honey

Prod.IDProduct Name [About Producer]Prod.TypePrice
#551 Honey, infused with rosemary
Order number of jars. Wonderful Camas County honey infused with fresh rosemary flavor from our herb garden. An amazing and interesting flavor combination.
All Natural $5.75
per
5-ounce jar
#514 Honey, infused with mint
Order number of jars. delicious Camas county honey, infused with home-grown mint. Lovely in a cup of tea.
All Natural $5.75
per
5-ounce jar
#491 jalapeno infused honey
Order number of jars. sweet and hot, but not too much. Great on cornbread. Slather on chicken or grilled meat.
All Natural $5.75
per
5-ounce jar
#1183 local honey, infused with ginger and lime
Order number of jars. spicy and sweet, fresh ginger and lime zest flavor the honey. Good for dipping spring rolls or pot stickers.
All Natural $5.75
per
jar
#490 Orange infused honey
Order number of jars. delicate orange flavored local honey. Perfect in a cup of tea or on bread.
All Natural $5.75
per
5 ounce jar
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Pet Supplies: Pet Supplements

Prod.IDProduct Name [About Producer]Prod.TypePrice
#388 Doggie treats
Order number of bags. Preservative free! Bag of 4 medium sized doggie "bones" made with whole wheat flour, unbleached flour, oats, corn, wheat germ, broth from our own farm-raised chickens, mint and parsley. Due to no preservatives these are best used within a week.
All Natural $2.88
per
bag
#434 small dog biscuits
Order number of bags. Preservative free! Bag of 12 smaller dog treats. Great for smaller breeds of dogs. Ingredients: whole wheat flour, flour, oats, cornmeal, wheat germ, broth from free-range chickens, mint and parsley. Due to no preservatives these are best used within the week.
All Natural $2.88
per
bag
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Prepared Food (Non-Refrigerated): Jams and Jellies

Prod.IDProduct Name [About Producer]Prod.TypePrice
#58 Caramel spice apple butter
Order number of jars. Slow cooked for 12 hours for deep rich flavor. Ingredients: fresh apples, sugar, lemon juice, spices
All Natural $5.75
per
half pint
#59 Carrot jam
Order number of jars. nutritious and delicious--warning!! This can be addictive. Ingredients: fresh carrots, fresh lemon juice and zest, sugar, spices
All Natural $5.46
per
half pint
#223 Crab-apple jelly
Order number of jars. A family favorite. Sweet and tart, beautiful red color. Ingredients: juice from fresh picked crab-apples, sugar, pectin
All Natural $5.75
per
half pint
#550 fresh strawberry jam
Order number of tubs. freezer/refrigerator jam made from fresh picked strawberries straight from our garden. Incredible fresh berry taste. Keep refrigerated for three weeks or freeze up to a year and thaw to use when needed.
All Natural $3.74
per
5 ounces
#742 fresh Very-Berry jam (strawberry-raspberry)
Order number of tubs. Made from our own garden grown strawberries AND Raspeberries. 5 ounce tub. Can be refrigerated for three weeks, or frozen for several months.
All Natural $3.74
per
5 ounces
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Prepared Foods (Refrigerated/Frozen): Side Dishes, Sauces and Salsa

Prod.IDProduct Name [About Producer]Prod.TypePrice
#1149 fresh Red Onion "Marmalade" Relish
Order number of tubs. Our own red onions slow cooked with brown sugar, red wine vinegar and spices. Keep refrigerated and use within three weeks. Try it on sandwiches or as a meat or veggie relish. Cooked red onions have been found to be one of the best foods to help prevent colds and flu!
All Natural $4.03
per
5 ounce tub
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Vegetables: Carrots

Prod.IDProduct Name [About Producer]Prod.TypePrice
#181 10 pounds large sweet carrots
Order number of bags. jumbo and bursting with sweetness. Perfect for juicing, soups, stews, or slicing into lots of sweet carrot-stick snacks. Carrots will store in fridge for several months. Do not store with or near apples.
All Natural $15.99
per
10 pounds
#162 finglerling size baby carrots
Order number of bags. small ziplock of sweet babies. No need to peel. About 3/4 pound
All Natural $2.99
per
bag
#1 sweet carrots
Order number of bunches. Tops removed for better storage. No need to peel as they are so tender.
All Natural $2.88
per
bunch
#2 sweet carrots
Order number of bags. Three full pounds of sweet carrots. Tops have been removed for longer storage potential. Do not store near or with apples as this turns carrots hairy and bitter!
All Natural $6.90
per
3 pound bag
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Vegetables: Root Vegetables

Prod.IDProduct Name [About Producer]Prod.TypePrice
#957 Tiniest of the baby red beets
Order number of bags. 12-14 very tiny baby red beets. Have been topped due to frost. Cute and fun.
All Natural $3.45
per
bag
#356 tiny baby red beets
Order number of bags. gourmet size, tiny red beets, Golf-ball size or smaller. Perfect for roasting whole. 7-8 per bag. These have been "topped" due to frost so there is a reduced price.
All Natural $3.45
per
bag
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