Meet Jim Edwards
Jim Edwards is a well-known farmer and community member in Yancey County. To know him is to love him. However, you may not know much about his farming operation…
Jim grew up on a dairy farm and later, ran a tobacco and beef operation. He says the farm brought his family together and instilled values such as hard work, teamwork, tenacity, dependency, and doing a job properly. He inherited the farm he owns now from his family. After the tobacco buyout, he transitioned to produce, specializing in green bell, jalapeno and serrano peppers. When asked why he likes growing peppers the most he said: “it gives me a sense of satisfaction to grow peppers as big as pumpkins.”
Jim is also growing two different kinds of corn this year. Sweet corn and Jimmy Red. The sweet corn is best eaten freshly picked off the stalk. Jimmy Red, on the other hand, is a dried corn that Jim and his farming partner Michael mill into cornmeal. Some of you may find some of the cornmeal in your bag this week. Jim’s sweet corn and peppers will be featured in the CSA later this year.
Remember to Signup for Season 2!
Believe it or not, this will make the 7th week of our CSA season. If you only signed up for Season 1 and would like to continue receiving your veggies each week be sure to sign up for Season 2! Season 2 begins July 23. The variety of products will continue to increase as the weeks go by. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us and we will help get you signed back up.
Check out the extras!
At TRACTOR we are beginning to work with a wider variety of farmers, other than just vegetable producers. Check out some of the other great local products available for purchase as extras in your share each week.
Don't Forget Your Bag!
Please remember to return your red bags each week at pick up. This helps us keep costs down. The farmers would also appreciate it if you return your egg cartons. We will make sure that they make it back to the farmers.
