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Prairie Sun Farm
Carol Rast

Fairfield, ID

P.O Box 216
500 West 30 South
Fairfield, ID 83327
jcrast5@frontier.com
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 as the K-12th principal, and I now employ several friends and their own children to pass the joy on to another generation. I work part-time teaching during the winter and spring but spend my summer and fall out in the garden.


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Ingredients
All our produce is raised using organic methods, but we are not certified, being just a one acre garden. The breads are made with flour free of pesticides and also GMO free. I grind my own whole wheat flour for use in all my products. There is no mill in Idaho for white flour so that still needs to be sent out and brought back in.... The high quality mustard seed comes from an organic farm in Oregon.

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 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. Weeding is done by flaming and MUCH hand weeding. Weeding of the carrot beds is almost a full-time job!

Additional Information
Carol's major at SMSU was dietetics and nutrition. Growing up helping in the family garden was not always very appealing as a kid but eventually nurtured a love and understanding for the garden. These two backgrounds have worked together well.

Highlights this Month
June-the strawberries, apple trees and cherry tomato plants are in full-bloom. We are still threatened with frost on a regular basis so tender plants are covered each night. It is thrilling to see the beets, carrots and peas pop up overnight. Radishes and asparagus are in their season. I cut the asparagus each morning and if we are expecting frost I cut it again in the evening since frost will ruin the spears.
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Prairie Sun Farm Products for Sale through the co-op
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Dairy and Eggs: Eggs

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#489 Click to enlarge eggs eggs
Order number of dozen. from free-range chickens. Mix of various shades of brown and greenish-blue Aracana eggs. Our 40 hens are free range to wander all over our 10-acre natural, pesticide-free farm. Feed includes a variety of organic grains, sunflower seeds, and organic alfalfa.They are enjoying the green grasses and other succelent plants sprouting in the fields. I also give them bread and veggie scraps.
All Natural $4.60/dozen
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Fruits: Apples

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#1033 Click to enlarge dried apple snack 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 $2.99/1.5 ounces
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Fruits: Berries and Strawberries

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#1630 strawberries
Order number of pints. Beautiful red ripe strawberries--very sweet varieties. One full pound. Please recycle plastic container by returning it for me. Pesticide-free like all our produce.
All Natural $8.12/ pound
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Gift Baskets/Boxes: Gift Items

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#218 Click to enlarge "sweet things" sampler pack gift basket
Order number of baskets. Sample size jars of carrot jam and apple-raspberry jelly (made with pure fruit juices), and sample sizes of mint infused Camas County honey and pure honey. Comes in a basket for a sweet and useful hostess gift.
All Natural $8.92/basket
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Herbs: Fresh Herbs

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#515 Click to enlarge chives chives
Order number of bags. mild onion flavor. Sprinkle on soups, potatoes, egg dishes. One ounce bag.
All Natural $2.19/bag
#526 Click to enlarge Cilantro Cilantro
Order number of bags. Great in salsas, stir-fry, salads, fresh on pizzas. 3/4 ounce
All Natural $2.19/bag
#54 Click to enlarge flat leaf Italian parsley flat leaf Italian parsley
Order number of bags. The most flavorful and nutritious of the parsley varieties. One ounce
All Natural $2.19/ounce
#570 Click to enlarge fresh dill weed fresh dill weed
Order number of bags. nice in egg or potato salad or with salmon.Half an ounce
All Natural $2.19/bag
#544 Click to enlarge fresh mint fresh mint
Order number of bags. 1.5 ounces. Great in tea, add to salad.
All Natural $2.19/bag
#537 Click to enlarge fresh sage fresh sage
Order number of bags. use in dressings, sausage, sauces. Also for medicinal tea-nerve and digestive tonic. One full ounce
All Natural $2.02/bag
#525 Click to enlarge Lemon Balm Lemon Balm
Order number of bags. Lemony for adding to vegetables, for tea, mixing with anything when you want a lemon zing. 3/4 ounce
All Natural $2.19/bag
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Honey & Molasses: Honey

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#1183 Click to enlarge  ginger and lime infused honey ginger and lime infused honey
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 $5.75/5 oz jar
#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 $5.75/5-ounce jar
#514 Click to enlarge Honey, infused with mint 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 $5.75/5-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. Also good for a dipping sauce base or just as it is.
All Natural $5.75/5-ounce 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 $5.75/5 ounce jar
#1488 Click to enlarge pure honey pure honey
Order number of jars. Camas County mild honey, mostly made from organic alfalfa pollen. Has not been boiled, just gently warmed, so can be considered \"raw\" for allergy fighting purposes. 5.5 ounce jar
All Natural $5.75/5.5 oz jar
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Pet Supplies: Pet Supplements

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#388 Click to enlarge Doggie treats 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 couple weeks. Keep in a cool dark place or freeze for later use.
All Natural $2.87/bag
#434 Click to enlarge small dog biscuits small dog biscuits
Order number of bags. Preservative free! Bag of 12 smaller dog treats. 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 two weeks. Can be frozen for longer storage. (My husband likes to nibble on these too!)
All Natural $2.87/bag
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Prepared Food (Non-Refrigerated): Jams and Jellies

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#550 Click to enlarge  Fresh strawberry jam Fresh strawberry jam
Order number of tubs. freezer/refrigerator jam made from fresh picked strawberries from our garden. Incredible fresh berry taste. 5 ounce tub. Keep refrigerated for three weeks or freeze up to a year and thaw to use when needed.
All Natural $4.19/ tub
#2333 Click to enlarge apple-raspberry jelly apple-raspberry jelly
Order number of jars. Sweet and tangy, 8 ounce jar of one of my best selling jellies at the farmers market. Ingredients: apple and raspberry juices, sugar, pectin. Please return jar for recycling.
All Natural $5.75/jar
#2301 Click to enlarge Bar-le-Duc Bar-le-Duc
Order number of jars. Red currant preserves. Beautiful rich flavor. Berries from our summer garden, completely pesticide free. Ingredients include Red Lake currants and Idaho sugar. 8 ounce jar. Please return jar for recycling.
All Natural $6.90/jar
#58 Click to enlarge Caramel spice apple butter Caramel spice apple butter
Order number of jars. Slow cooked for 12 hours for deep rich flavor. Ingredients: fresh apples, sugar, lemon juice, spices. 8-ounce jar.(Please recycle jars by returning.)
All Natural $6.90/jar
#2337 fruit-berry jelly
Order number of jars. A nice mix of fruit and berry juices to make a sweet/slightly tart pretty jelly. Includes apple, raspberry and current juices, sugar, pectin. Please return jar for recycling.
All Natural $5.75/jar
#59 Click to enlarge Lemon & Spice Carrot jam Lemon & Spice Carrot jam
Order number of jars. nutritious and delicious-good on toast, cornbread or muffins--or use as an ingredient for meat condiment. Ingredients:our own fresh carrots, fresh lemon juice and zest, sugar, spices. 8 ounce jar (Please return the jar for recycling.)
All Natural $6.90/jar
#1268 Click to enlarge Sweetheart Red currant  jelly Sweetheart Red currant jelly
Order number of jars. Made from our own red currants from our summer garden. Beautiful red color and incredible taste! 8-ounce jar. (Please return jar back for recycling.)
All Natural $5.75/jar
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Prepared Foods (Refrigerated/Frozen): Side Dishes, Sauces and Salsa

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#1499 Click to enlarge Cranberry-honey mustard Cranberry-honey mustard
Order number of jars. Made with ground mustard seed, local honey, apple cider vinegar and cranberries. Not too hot, flavorful and delicious taste addition to sandwiches and meats. Pretty 4 ounce round glass jar. Please return the jars for recycling thanks!
All Natural $4.32/jar
#1738 French Wine Mustard
Order number of jars. Made with red wine and red wine vinegar, crushed mustard seed, salt. Not a sweet mustard but more of a saltier variety. 4 ounce pretty round glass jar. Please return jar for recycling!
All Natural $4.60/jar
#2343 Click to enlarge Sawtooth Pub Mustard Sawtooth Pub Mustard
Order number of jars. A sweet slightly hot mustard, rich and thick. Made with local micro-brew beer! Other ingredients: mustard seed, white wine vinegar, brown sugar, salt, turmeric. Please return jar for recycling!
All Natural $4.60/jar
#2421 Spiced Apple Mustard
Order number of jars. Both yellow and brown mustard seeds, ground just right, apple cider vinegar, apple juice and a hint of cinnamon.
All Natural $4.32/jar
#1500 Click to enlarge sweet German mustard sweet German mustard
Order number of jars. A nice sweet and spicy mustard. Perfect to go with ham or bratwurst! Pretty 4 ounce round glass jar. Ingrediets: mustard seed, apple cider vinegar, honey, onion, five different spices, brown sugar, garlic, salt. Please return the jars for recycling!
All Natural $4.32/jar
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Vegetables: Greens and Lettuces

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#60 Chard
Order number of bags. pre-rinsed. Beautiful variety of chard, some greens, some with tint of red or yellow colored stems.
All Natural $4.03/half pound
#516 Click to enlarge Biggie bag Honeymoon Lettuce Biggie bag Honeymoon Lettuce
Order number of bags. Pre-rinsed \"honeymoon\"lettuces (\"let-tuce alone!\"), several varieties of young, tender lettuces in a bigger bag. Freshly harvested! Pesticide-free like everything we grow.
All Natural $8.46/12 ounces
#508 Click to enlarge Honeymoon lettuce mix Honeymoon lettuce mix
Order number of bags. 7 ounces of "honeymoon" lettuce ("let-tuce alone!") Rinsed twice and spun dry. At least 8 varieties of tender young red and green lettuces. Freshly harvested. Pesticide-free like everything we grow.
All Natural $5.98/7 oz
#498 Click to enlarge Sorrel Sorrel
Order number of bags. deliciously tart, great added to salads, or for soup or stir-fry. Is also a nice addition to other greens for cooking, but not to be cooked alone as it gets too soft. Very nutritious.
All Natural $3.45/3.5 oz.
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Vegetables: Misc. Vegetables

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#2777 tiny white turnips
Order number of bunches. These are mild and crisp. Perfect as a salad turnip. You will receive a bunch of 9 baby turnips.
All Natural $2.71/bunch
#2856 4 bunches of small white turnips
Order number of bags. Four bunches of small to medium size white turnips. Perfect for roasting, mashing or for salad.
All Natural $8.79/bag
#546 biggie bag radishes
Order number of bags. 4 bunches of various colors of radishes-mostly red and pink.
All Natural $5.75/4 bunches
#2778 medium sized white turnips
Order number of bunches. These beautiful crisp, mild turnips are a little larger than baby size. You will receive 6 turnips per bunch.
All Natural $2.71/bunch
#475 radishes
Order number of bunches. colors vary--some Easter egg colors, red, purple, white, pink. Some are all red. Bunch will have 6-9 depending on size.
All Natural $2.02/bunch
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Vegetables: Peas

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#1753 Sugar Snap Peas
Order number of bags. 12-ounce bag of delicious tender and sweet snap peas. Eat them pod and all.
All Natural $5.17/bag
#1677 Sugar snap peas- small bag
Order number of bags. Sweet and tender--do not shell these but eat them pod and all. Quarter pound bag of plump peas -perfect for adding to stir fry or salad.
All Natural $2.58/bag
#615 sweet English shelling peas
Order number of bags. Great to pop open and snack on in front of the TV. Barely cook after shelling as they are small and tender. One pound bag.
All Natural $5.14/bag
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Vegetables: Root Vegetables

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#216 Click to enlarge  medium baby red beets medium baby red beets
Order number of bags. bunch of 5-7 small-medium red beets.
All Natural $4.06/bunch
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Vegetables: Summer Squash

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#56 Click to enlarge tiny baby round squash tiny baby round squash
Order number of bags. Different colors and shapes of tiny squash, perfect for shish-kabob or roasting. Bag of 4-6 depending on size. approximately half pound.
All Natural $2.57/bag
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Vegetables: Tomatoes

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#659 Click to enlarge  Cherry tomatoes Cherry tomatoes
Order number of bags. Mixed colors and shapes: red, orange, pink, yellow. sweet gourmet style--tiny and beautiful. Half pound container. Please recyle by returning the containers.
All Natural $4.40/bag
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