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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, 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. All 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....

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

Highlights this Month
March--time to start many of my seedlings! The daylight is increasing and bringing a sense that spring is almost here. The greenhouse is starting to thaw out. Soon it will be time to get things planted inside-how fun! I have been spending many hours canning jams and jellies, baking and being domestic. It is a pleasant time, being cozy in the house with snow piled high outside. Now there is also mud puddled outside...
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Baked Goods: Bread

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#471 Click to enlarge    Oatmeal  Bread, full size Oatmeal Bread, full size
Order number of loaves. Same wonderful bread as the small size loaf but in a full-size. Hand kneaded. Made with local honey. Ingredients: unbleached GMO-free wheat flour, home-ground whole wheat flour, oats, honey, wheat germ, butter, yeast, salt.
All Natural $6.90/loaf
#357 Click to enlarge  Oatmeal bread, baby loaf Oatmeal bread, baby loaf
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, home-ground whole wheat flour,(all flour is GMO and pesticide-Free) oats, wheat germ, honey, butter, yeast, salt. Hand kneaded.
All Natural $2.88/loaf
#1437 Click to enlarge  Oatmeal herb loaf Oatmeal herb loaf
Order number of loaves. Wonderful full-size oatmeal bread with four herbs: basil, oregano, marjoram and thyme. Ingredients: unbleached flour, whole wheat flour,(all flour is GMO and pesticide-Free) oats, wheat germ, local honey, butter,herbs, yeast, salt. Hand kneaded.
All Natural $6.90/loaf
#63 Click to enlarge  pumpkin bread with chocolate chips. pumpkin bread with chocolate chips.
Order number of loaves. Baby loaf. Incredibly moist. Good with cream cheese. Ingredients: pumpkin, home-ground whole wheat flour, gmo-free unbleached flour, farm fresh eggs, brown sugar, sugar, canola oil, spices, salt, baking soda. this variety has chocolate chips.
All Natural $3.97/loaf
#188 Click to enlarge  pumpkin bread with crab apple butter pumpkin bread with crab apple butter
Order number of loaves. A ribbon of homemade crabapple butter runs through this baby loaf. Incredibly good and very nutritious! (see ingredients list with pumpkin bread w/ chocolate chips)
All Natural $3.97/loaf
#61 Pumpkin bread with cranberries.
Order number of loaves. Baby loaf. Product list same as with chocolate chips but with cranberries.
All Natural $3.97/loaf
#62 Pumpkin bread with walnuts.
Order number of loaves. Baby loaf. Product list same as with chocolate chips but with walnuts.
All Natural $3.97/loaf
#1432 Click to enlarge cinnamon swirl oatmeal bread cinnamon swirl oatmeal bread
Order number of loaves. full size loaf of wonderful oatmeal bread (same ingredients) but with a swirl of cinnamon and brown sugar in the middle. Pretty for toast.
All Natural $7.07/loaf
#381 Click to enlarge Garden Herb bread, baby loaf  Garden Herb bread, baby loaf
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/loaf
#189 pumpkin bread with everything
Order number of loaves. Baby loaf of delicious and nutritious pumpkin bread with chocolate chips, walnuts and cranberries. The best! Now made with freshly home-ground whole wheat flour, pesticide-free and non-GMO wheat flour, pumpkin, eggs, canola oil, brown sugar, sugar, spices, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
All Natural $4.14/loaf
#387 Sweet Carrot cinnamon loaf with raisins.
Order number of loaves. Baby 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/loaf
#382 Click to enlarge Sweet carrot cinnamon loaf, with almonds.  Sweet carrot cinnamon loaf, with almonds.
Order number of loaves. Baby 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/loaf
#366 Click to enlarge Yellowstone Gingerbread. Yellowstone Gingerbread.
Order number of loaves. Baby loaf. Wholesome, moist and very nutritious, this ginger bread is made with honey and molasses, home-ground whole wheat flour, 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/loaf
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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 42 hens are free range to wander all over our 10-acre natural, pesticide-free farm. Right now they are happily in the big barn. Feed includes a variety of organic grains, sunflower seeds, and organic alfalfa. I also give them veggie scraps-they love our carrots and beets!
All Natural $4.60/dozen
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Desserts: Cookies

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#1284 gingerbread heart shape cookies
Order number of packages. Heart-shaped gingerbread cookies. Package includes 10 medium sized cookies . Not too sweet. Wheat flour, butter, eggs, sugar, molasses, cocoa, baking soda, ginger, spices. Not frosted. Good as they are or fun for your kids to frost their own.
All Natural $4.02/ 10 cookies
#1270 Click to enlarge Carrot coconut-pecan cookies Carrot coconut-pecan cookies
Order number of bags. 12 small cookies, with a hint of orange-flavored glaze for sweetness. Really good! Ingredients: our own sweet carrots, fresh-ground whole-wheat flour, pecans, coconut, butter, eggs from our free-range hens, brown sugar, sugar, orange zest and juice, baking soda, spices, sea salt.
All Natural $6.32/dozen
#1375 Click to enlarge chocolate chip whole-wheat  cookies chocolate chip whole-wheat cookies
Order number of packages. My personal favorite cookie. Whole wheat and oats make it nutritious, chocolate makes the calories worth-while! Made with home-ground whole wheat, oats, brown sugar, sugar, butter, eggs from our free-range chickens, semi-sweet chocolate, real vanilla, baking soda. a dozen medium sized cookies.
All Natural $5.75/12 cookies
#1487 Click to enlarge Double-chocolate chip whole-wheat  cookies Double-chocolate chip whole-wheat cookies
Order number of packages. My other personal favorite cookie. Whole wheat and oats make it nutritious, chocolate makes the calories worth-while! This cookie is a chocolate cookie with chocolate chips. For the chocolate lover. Made with whole wheat, oats, brown sugar, sugar, butter, eggs from our free-range chickens, cocoa, semi-sweet chocolate, real vanilla, baking soda.
All Natural $5.75/12 cookies
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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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Gift Baskets/Boxes: Gift Items

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#259 Click to enlarge  Basket of  breads 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.
All Natural $16.67/basket
#1142 breakfast gift basket
Order number of baskets. Great as a hostess gift or a gift for yourself! Includes two breads (oatmeal-honey baby loaf and pumpkin chocolate chip baby loaf),homestyle pancake mix, a sample size bottle of choke-cherry syrup, and one sample size jar of orange honey. Also includes one bag of sweet dried apples (no sugar or preservatives added). Comes in a basket for a healthy treat.
All Natural $18.97/basket
#1261 Pancakes and syrup gift basket
Order number of baskets. Our own homestyle pancake mix gift bag, with sample-size jars of three different amazing syrups: chokecherry, red currant and strawberry. All berries hand-picked from our summer garden. (The syrups contain NO corn syrup.)
All Natural $11.50/basket
#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 $8.91/basket
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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 $2.88/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 $2.88/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 $4.31/ 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
#742 Click to enlarge fresh Very-Berry jam (strawberry-raspberry) fresh Very-Berry jam (strawberry-raspberry)
Order number of tubs. Made from our own garden grown strawberries AND Raspberries. THE LAST OF THE RASPBERRIES UNTIL AUGUST! 5 ounce tub. Can be refrigerated for three weeks, or frozen for a year.
All Natural $4.31/tub
#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
#2297 Click to enlarge raspberry-currant jam raspberry-currant jam
Order number of jars. Beautiful red raspberries and Red Lake currants from our summer garden! Ingredients: berries and Idaho sugar and nothing else. 8 ounce jar, please return 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 $4.31/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
#1149 Click to enlarge fresh Red Onion \ fresh Red Onion "Marmalade" Relish
Order number of tubs. 5-ounce tub.Our own red onions slow cooked with brown sugar, red wine vinegar and spices. Keep refrigerated. Best used within three weeks. Try it on burgers or as a meat or veggie relish. Excelent with salmon burgers and hot dogs too. Also good to top pork chops--slather on during the last 10 minutes of cooking for a richer sauce. Cooked red onions have been found to help the immune system prevent colds and flu!
All Natural $3.45/ tub
#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
#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 $4.31/jar
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Vegetables: Root Vegetables

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#356 Click to enlarge baby red beets baby red beets
Order number of bags. gourmet size, pretty little red beets, about golf-ball size. Perfect for roasting or pickling whole. 7-8 per bag. These have been "topped" due to frost so there is a reduced price.
All Natural $3.74/bag
#683 Click to enlarge Chioggia beets Chioggia beets
Order number of bunches. Pink striped,Turn pink when cooked. Sweet and milder than red beets. Mostly small to medium sized beets. They are topped due to the weather. The cold has made them really sweet!
All Natural $4.31/bunch
#932 LONG red beets
Order number of bags. Dark red, mostly medium to large sized beets. Approximate weight per bag is 30 ounces. Long shape is interesting and good for slicing.
All Natural $4.02/bag
#957 Click to enlarge Tiniest of the baby red beets Tiniest of the baby red beets
Order number of bags. 12 tiny sweet baby red beets. Have been topped for storage.
All Natural $3.74/bag
#1086 Very tiny chiogga beets
Order number of bags. Bag of 10 baby size sweet pink-striped beets. Topped for storage.
All Natural $4.02/bag
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Vegetables: Tomatoes

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#1239 dried tomato chips
Order number of bags. Tomatoes from our summer garden, sliced and dried. No preservatives--just pure tomato goodness. Add to soups, tomato sauces for a richer flavor. Make a very healthy snack too! Great for hikes and lunch boxes. Some will have a mix of red tomatoes and beautiful "Orange Blossom" tomatoes (my husbands's favorite).
All Natural $2.88/ounce bag
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