Happy Vacation time for us! Onto the Winter Wonderland and the Holidays!
FROM THE NOTE PAD: 
Grateful for all the many blessings of family, friends, community and health this season. And especially the Lord, Jesus Christ, and His love for us! We have just returned from our Great Big Vacation which involved two weeks of travels to eight states from here to California on the beach. It was Joanne and my nineteenth anniversary being our "first" vacation by ourselves! We loved every minute of every day! Seen lots of sights and relatives along the way! And I just booked our second vacation for May of 2017 in Branson, Missouri at the Stormy Point Village. Should be a blast! Happy Holidays people!

 CITY FOLK SAYINGS! REDNECK HUMOR!
No farmers, no food! Support your local small business people. Just saying!
 
 WHAT'S IN THE HARVEST BOX? 
Danjo Farms Winter CSA Week #2 Wedensday, November 30th through Saturday, December 3rd. The 2nd week of 18 weeks for the Winter CSA program! What's in your share? Winter CSA's are green and leafy, sweet and juicy with plenty of storage root crops all season long!
Vegetables:
Candy Onions
Red Norlan Potatoes
Radishes
Green Onions
Lettuce Greens?
Spinach?
Kale & Swiss Chard?

Fruit & Berries:
Out of Season
Eggs:
Farm fresh, brown chicken eggs
Baked Goods:
Home made Dinner Rolls
Value Added Products:
Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Salsa, Chow chow, etc.
Meats:
Chicken, Pork, and Lamb

See you soon!
Dan & Joanne @ Danjo Farms

LOOK for our NEW line of products coming this next spring of 2017!

SNIFFLES and SWEATS: Hot Sauce & Fiery Jellies

VEGIE JERKY: Five unique, eatable, vegetable leathers - truly an oxymoron!

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK.DANJOFARMS

FOLLOW THIS BLOG AT- DANJOFARMS.BLOGSPOT.COM

You'll be glad you did, neighbors!

JUNE BUG, LADY BUG, and FIRE FLIES! ONLY AT THE FARM FOLKS!
FROM THE NOTE PAD: 
Wonder late spring in Missouri with all its insects, bugs, spiders, and the like out for the day! How great it is to see the earth provide an abundance of living things great and small for the the eyes, ears and touch. We have new kittens too! Furry balls of fluff meowing at our ankles wanting attention. The yard needs mowed but going to seed to provide for the creatures scurrying about in  the wild. I love the country! I love my farm.

 CITY FOLK SAYINGS! REDNECK HUMOR!
Redneck murders are hard to solve! They're no dental records and all of the DNA is the same.
 
 WHAT'S IN THE HARVEST BOX? 
Danjo Farms Summer CSA Week #2 Wedensday, June 1st through Saturday, June 4th. The 2nd week of 24 weeks for the Summer CSA program! What's in your share? Winter CSA's are ripe and weighty, sweet and juicy with plenty of fresh weekly crops all season long!

Vegetables:
Cucumbers
Asparagus
Candy Onions
Zucchini
Yellow Squash

Cauliflower
Turnips
New Potatoes
Goliath Red Tomatoes

Fruit & Berries:
Strawberries

Eggs:
Farm fresh, brown chicken eggs

Baked Goods:
Country Oat

Value Added Products:
Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Salsa, Chow chow, etc.

Meats:
Chicken, Pork, and Lamb
(next butcher date - June 31st)

See you soon at the markets!
Dan & Joanne @ Danjo Farms

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK.DANJOFARMS

FOLLOW THIS BLOG AT- DANJOFARMS.BLOGSPOT.COM

You'll be glad you did, neighbors!

AND THE WINNER IS Fonda Young from Saint Louis, Missouri !!!! SHE HAS WON OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY FOR $500 WORTH OF FARM, FRESH FOOD!

NOW!!!! MAY WE HELP YOU WITH SOME FARM, FRESH PRODUCE!!!! 5% OFF UNTIL MAY 29TH!!!!

FROM THE NOTE PAD: 
Well, here comes the rain! Lots of warmer weather this week but still no end in sight for the rain.  We have been planting in the mud and finding lots of time the plants just looking at us saying, "please make it stop raining!" Had to re-fertilize everything this week as most of our initial application has leached off. Oh well, another fine testament to mother nature know best!

 CITY FOLK SAYINGS! REDNECK HUMOR!
Been married three times! Still the same in-laws.
 
 WHAT'S IN THE HARVEST BOX? 
Danjo Farms Summer CSA Week #1 Wedensday, May 25th through Saturday, May 28th. The 1st week of 24 weeks for the Summer CSA program! What's in your share? Winter CSA's are ripe and weighty, sweet and juicy with plenty of fresh weekly crops all season long!

Vegetables:
Cucumbers
Asparagus
Candy Onions
Zucchini
Yellow Squash

Broccoli
New Potatoes
Goliath Red Tomatoes

Fruit & Berries:
Strawberries

Eggs:
Farm fresh, brown chicken eggs

Baked Goods:
Rosemary French

Value Added Products:
Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Salsa, Chow chow, etc.

Meats:
Chicken, Pork, and Lamb
(next butcher date - May 31st)

See you soon at the markets!
Dan & Joanne @ Danjo Farms

OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY CSA "HARVEST BOX" GIVEAWAY

THE WINNER IS Fonda Young from Saint Louis, Missouri !!!!! She won $500 worth of farm, fresh food from Danjo Farms!!!!

Which includes:

1/4 vegetable share

1/2 fruit & berries share

and a brown eggs share
for twenty -four weeks!

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK.DANJOFARMS

FOLLOW THIS BLOG AT- DANJOFARMS.BLOGSPOT.COM

You'll be glad you did, neighbors!

APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS & VEGETABLES & BERRIES & FRUIT!

FROM THE NOTE PAD:
Well, its that time again for new vegetable shoots and leaves, fruit tree buds and berry bush canes to come alive! We are knee deep in mowing the grass, weeding the gardens and planting, planting, planting our little hearts out. Lots of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, yellow squash, onions, green beans, lettuce, beets, and more going into the ground as we speak! The rain showers have been moderate to allow us time to get into the garden this year leaving us with much needed moisture for the new starts and seedlings. Its amazing that our lives are so driven by the top 8 inches of soil and heavenly sent rain.

CITY FOLK SAYINGS!
Redneck word of the Day: FAR
Gittin' chilly! Think I'll build a far.


WHAT'S IN THE HARVEST BOX? 

Danjo Farms Winter CSA Week #18 Wedensday, April 20th through Saturday, April 23th. The 18th week of 18 weeks for the Winter CSA program! THIS IS THE LAST WEEK OF THE WINTER CSA PROGRAM FOR 2016
What's in your share? Winter CSA's are green and leafy, sweet and juicy with plenty of storage root crops all season long!

Vegetables:
Cucumbers
Asparagus
Candy Onions
Knenabec Potatoes
Red Norlan Potatoes
Radishes
Green Onions
Lettuce Greens
Spinach
Kale & Swiss Chard

Fruit & Berries:
Out of Season

Eggs:
Farm fresh, brown chicken eggs

Baked Goods:
Country Oat

Value Added Products:
Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Salsa, Chow chow, etc.

Meats:
Chicken, Pork, and Lamb
(next butcher date - May 31st)

See you soon at the markets!
Dan & Joanne @ Danjo Farms

OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY CSA "HARVEST BOX" GIVEAWAY

THE WINNER IS!?!?!?!

Which includes:

1/4 vegetable share

1/2 fruit & berries share

and a brown eggs share
for twenty -four weeks!

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK.DANJOFARMS

FOLLOW THIS BLOG AT- DANJOFARMS.BLOGSPOT.COM

You'll be glad you did, neighbors!

SEEDLINGS GROWING INTO TRANSPLANTS! CHICKS INTO BROILERS!
DANJO FARMS GOES THE EXTRA MILE TO GROW FOR YOU!

FROM THE NOTE PAD:
This is the time of year that we re-invent ourselves. We always get the question, "Hey! Are you new to the market?" Of course, we are not! But we try our best to find a way to kind to others not knowledgeable about the seasonality of farming.

We all in farming but everything on the line in springtime from finances, to extra hours in the field, to placing extra burdens on our tools and tractors. We spend a lot of energy getting everything you want to the market in a consumable form or way. Plus, the demands of what we are doing with our land, our resources; what we are doing regarding fertilization and pest control or the way we process and package. I believe people want "Clean Food".  We are here on the farm to give you that.

Truly we are the source for local, sustainable farm, fresh food grow with the best methods and nutritious value you can buy. Because we do all the right things - work within the season; use only natural occurring fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides, plant only heirloom seed and plant stock; let the plants grow and form fruit in their own season; vine ripen our produce without the use of stabilizers; develop ways to market our products to be the most value to you, our customers!

We are involved with agriculture as a passion lifestyle to give you the earths best! This season and year.

CITY FOLK SAYINGS!
REDNECK WEATHER ROPE -
If its wet.....rainy
If its moving.....windy
If its hot....sunny
If its cool....cloudy
If its stiff....cold
If its white.....snow
If its gone....take shelter!

RECIPES FROM OUR FARM TO YOUR TABLE!

Pasta with Asparagus
Ingredients: 

• 1 lb thin asparagus, cut into 2" pieces (tough ends trimmed)
• 6 oz uncooked pasta
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• salt and fresh cracked pepper
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
-In a large pot boil 4 cups water with salt. When boiling, add asparagus and cook 3-5 minutes, until tender crisp. Drain asparagus in colander reserving 1 cup liquid before draining.
-Fill pot with salted water, cover and boil for pasta. When water boils cook pasta according to package directions for al dente.
-Meanwhile, in a sauté pan heat olive oil. Add garlic and cook until golden, add asparagus, salt and pepper and sauté about 1-2 minutes, tossing with oil and garlic.
-In a small bowl combine egg yolk, Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup reserved asparagus liquid, salt and pepper. Mix well. After pasta is drained return to pot and mix with egg mixture. Cook on medium-low about 2 minutes, until sauce thickens and sticks to pasta. Toss in asparagus and mix well. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. If pasta seems too dry add more reserved liquid a tablespoon at a time.

Serve with additional grated cheese.
SPECIAL SAVINGS!

OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY CSA "HARVEST BOX" GIVEAWAY

Which includes:

1/4 vegetable share

1/2 fruit & berries share

and a brown eggs share

Enter to win today! No purchase necessary! You do not have to be present to win!

Drawing will be on May 15th, 2016. Best of luck friends!

REGISTER AT - DANJOFARMS.COM

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK.DANJOFARMS

FOLLOW THIS BLOG AT- DANJOFARMS.BLOGSPOT.COM

You'll be glad you did, neighbors!

MARCH COMES IN LIKE A LION! DANJO FARMS BUTTONS DOWN THE FARM!

FROM THE NOTE PAD:
Well we are at it again! Closing doors and opening windows to deal with the southern winds, warmer temperatures and start of springtime. The creek frogs are croaking, the robins are back and lots of baby animals and plants to tend to. We have our annual migration of Canadian Geese on the ponds with three mating pairs setting of nests of eggs. Soon we will have those cute little goslings on the water following their parents around in a row!

Many a mud hole as the ground has heaved and thawed to make for a messy time at the barns with the animals. Plenty of hay to go around for bedding. Dry areas are important for the animals at this time of the year so they don't get colds. Yes! Yes! They get sick too.  But, knock on wood, nobody sick yet!

CITY FOLK SAYINGS!
"Hey! Why do some chickens lay blue eggs?" a lady asked. "Because they are blue!" , I said. " That's no answer!" she exclaimed. "Well," I said, "at least that's the right one." Bahahaaa!


RECIPES FROM OUR FARM TO YOUR TABLE!

Spinach Dip with BACON! BACON! BACON!

1. 1 brown onion, peeled and very finely diced
2. 2 tbs olive oil
3. 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
4. 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
5. 1/2 tsp black pepper
6. 1 tsp dried parsley leaf
7. 1/2 tsp salt
8. 1/2 tsp turmeric
9. 1/2 tsp paprika
10. Fried and diced Danjo Farms bacon
11. 3 cups vegetable stock
12. Fresh spinach , diced

Instructions

1. In a fry pan, add oil, add onion and all spices. Cook over medium heat until really brown and crunchy. This makes the French onion spice mix.
2. Meanwhile, in another medium saucepan, heat stock to the boil. Turn down to a simmer and cook until very soft, approx. 15-20 minutes. Drain well and puree until nice and smooth.
3. Mix the fresh, diced spinach and half the onion mix on a bowl until just combined. Tip into a serving bowl.
4. Serve with cut up veggies as a warm or cold dip. Also good for a quick warm bowl meal during the week with a side salad.
5. Top with the crunchy onion mix and crumbled Danjo Farms bacon.

 Serve with sticks of carrot, celery, asparagus, cherry tomatoes and toasted crackers. Yummy!

SPECIAL SAVINGS!

OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY CSA "HARVEST BOX" GIVEAWAY

Which includes:

1/4 vegetable share

1/2 fruit & berries share

and a brown eggs share

Enter to win today! No purchase necessary! You do not have to be present to win!

Drawing will be on May 15th, 2016. Best of luck friends!

REGISTER AT - DANJOFARMS.COM

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK.DANJOFARMS

FOLLOW THIS BLOG AT- DANJOFARMS.BLOGSPOT.COM

You'll be glad you did, neighbors!

VEGETABLE SEEDLINGS, NEW BABY CHICKS, KITCHEN REMODEL, 

AND PIGLETS ON THE WAY!

DANJO FARMS RE-INVENTS ITSELF FOR SPRING!

FROM THE NOTE PAD:
Yes! Yes! It's almost spring again and we are busy getting things ready for another busy season. New baby chicks should arrive this next Wedensday into the brooder house with 50 meat birds and 25 laying hen pullets to start. They are so cute and make the "PEEP! PEEP! PEEP!" sound that brings joy to our weary winter hearts.

The certified kitchen is getting an new wall replacement and flooring before we gear up and are on our way into this busy season of the year. We are adding 400 more square foot of space to accommodate production and food safety issues with packaging, sorting and our new line of hot mustard's and jellies - CHILEDAN"S!
Like the new name folks? Anyway, we should be in production in April with product to buy and sample.

Yes! Yes! Our sows are pregnant and going to have piglets next month in March. Hereford piglets are the cutest things on the farm with black, tan, and red outlines on their white little bodies. Suggley too! We are excited to see spring come with all its wonders and ways that bring us great joy and satisfaction in being farmers here on this beautiful earth!

CITY FOLK SAYINGS!
Hey! Are those eggs from a chicken?", asked a young girl. "Yes." I said kind of puzzled. "Do they come from a rooster? Because if they do, they're fertilized better!" she exclaimed. I just shook my head and laughed to myself. "Boy", I thought. "Where do these people come up with these things!" Bahahaaaa!

RECIPES FROM OUR FARM TO YOUR TABLE!
OK! I know now. People have been e-mailing me saying they would like some recipes from a healthier perspective. Maybe some help with those crazy vegetable we offer in our CSA Harvest boxes weekly like - Diakon Radishes. Alright! I"ll ask grandma her view.

Chinese Stir Fry with Diakon Radish 

• 2  large zucchini - spiral cut
• 1/2 large Diakon radishes - spiral cut
• 2 cups Chinese frozen mixed vegetables
• 11/2 cups black beans - drained
• 11/2 inches of Julienne ginger
• 1 chopped onions
• 6 cloves minced  garlic
• 1 tbsp Sesame Seed oil 
• 1 tbsp Tamari soy sauce 

Preparation

1. Using a spiralizer or an Inspiralizer spiral the zucchini and diakon radish into noodles- set aside
2. Set aside mixed vegetables and black beans
3. Peel and julienne ginger- set aside
4. Chop onions and garlic- set aside
5. Measure portions of oil and tamari soy sauce- set aside

Cooking

1. In a large heated wok or pan, add sesame seed oil
2. When heated, add ginger, onion, garlic and saute for 1-2 min or until tender
3. Add the mixed vegetables, black beans and soy sauce and saute for 2-3 mins
4. Remove from heat and add the zucchini and diakon radish noodles
5. Toss quickly to mix ingredients and serve

SPECIAL SAVINGS!

OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY CSA "HARVEST BOX" GIVEAWAY

Which includes:

1/4 vegetable share

1/2 fruit & berries share

and a brown eggs share

Enter to win today! No purchase necessary! You do not have to be present to win!

Drawing will be on May 15th, 2016. Best of luck friends!

REGISTER AT - DANJOFARMS.COM

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK.DANJOFARMS

FOLLOW THIS BLOG AT- DANJOFARMS.BLOGSPOT.COM

You'll be glad you did, neighbors!