tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.comments2023-02-24T03:53:03.056-08:00Clark County Food & FarmGlennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06380610907801455422noreply@blogger.comBlogger144125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-53708853810833442772011-04-30T02:00:20.228-07:002011-04-30T02:00:20.228-07:00But how will I know what my next step is Glenn?? F...But how will I know what my next step is Glenn?? First you planted the seed that grew into a marriage, you've fertilized and watered our business by sharing a good word, and now you've gone and turned me into a farmer . . . how will I know what the next step is? <br />We love you and appreciate you more than you know. You are a true "brother in arms" my friend. Hope you find freshnwildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13590252286367903004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-19716970097784992222011-03-24T20:40:01.336-07:002011-03-24T20:40:01.336-07:00Glenn! Say it isn't so!
Selfish, I know, but w...Glenn! Say it isn't so!<br />Selfish, I know, but we need this blog.<br /><br />ClarkFoodFarm has become an integral source of news for the food producers and eaters of Southwest Washington. <br /><br />Like a farmer harvesting root crops, you've consistently dug in and served up valuable info on all things farming. <br /><br />We need our food activist!Anne Lawrencehttp://www.storytreefarm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-8192835083351332052011-03-21T18:43:16.100-07:002011-03-21T18:43:16.100-07:00Too bad, I enjoyed this as a clearinghouse for inf...Too bad, I enjoyed this as a clearinghouse for information about upcoming events from different sources. Sorry to hear your personal struggles have gotten in the way, lots of people in the same boat. Good luck!StefRobrtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11786010946464627818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-84977546610616848112011-02-15T15:30:15.651-08:002011-02-15T15:30:15.651-08:00Oooh, I'm so excited! I got my reservation in ...Oooh, I'm so excited! I got my reservation in today for this workshop. Seed saving is something I'm very interested in. Thank you for making this happen!Terrahttp://reusing.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-61386275634872702072011-02-13T08:14:16.233-08:002011-02-13T08:14:16.233-08:00I was thinking of starting something similar to gr...I was thinking of starting something similar to grow Vancouver in The Netherlands this summer.Its a great way to bring like minded people together :)chrishttp://beerbottlenews.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-57824439377306233872011-01-16T09:24:36.930-08:002011-01-16T09:24:36.930-08:00Yes, it is accurate for this year as well. And yes...Yes, it is accurate for this year as well. And yes, it is a "word-for-word" quote from Tom's blog....hence the reason it is in italics and states "here's the word from the Tater-Mater himself". If he updates the information (which a busy guy like Tom doesn't always do) and there are any significant changes, they will be reflected here as well. Thanks for checking Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06380610907801455422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-78648400126830471502011-01-15T21:47:45.734-08:002011-01-15T21:47:45.734-08:00Are you sure this info is accurate for this year? ...Are you sure this info is accurate for this year? This is word-for-word Tom's post from Jan 23, 2010 (not 2011) on tater-mater.blogspot.com, down to the reference to the picture of the John Tom Kaighin potato "on the right".Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06746175652929331596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-70301111429932388452011-01-14T00:58:42.775-08:002011-01-14T00:58:42.775-08:00Thanks, Glenn.
I will indeed have the sampler aga...Thanks, Glenn.<br /><br />I will indeed have the sampler again this year. If anyone wishes, I can put you on my newsletter listing that links to a catalog that will be posted soon. I will be listing many new varieties of tomatoes and some other crops as well. Thanks for posting this potato sampler detail again. Best of luck with your garden this year.<br /><br />Tom WagnerTom Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13266992116564731834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-29645073245572111542011-01-12T20:29:20.837-08:002011-01-12T20:29:20.837-08:00I've had one interaction with this Hector pers...I've had one interaction with this Hector person. When trying to return a product that I wasn't satisfied with, he gave me a hard time and walked away. The attendant that actually helped me out was much nicer and I think a little embarassed that he treated me like that. Maybe that's how they plan to differentiate themselves from Whole Foods--by treating their customers like crap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-71100166442956378282011-01-05T13:13:03.303-08:002011-01-05T13:13:03.303-08:00I work at a buisiness in the same plaza and since ...I work at a buisiness in the same plaza and since McDonalds is under construction I thought I would go there for a coffee. When I walked in nobody greeted me. I went to get my coffee and it was not the best tasting. Then I was browsing around and everything is way more expensive than the other organic stores in Vancouver. I have been looking for a better job so I walked up to the costomer serviceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-40041720700082770082010-11-10T21:03:39.249-08:002010-11-10T21:03:39.249-08:00Great information here! I enjoy reading your posts...Great information here! I enjoy reading your posts.Taylor Chttp://www.modernconsoletables.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-5199095305695170602010-10-24T12:07:33.061-07:002010-10-24T12:07:33.061-07:00I found the produce not up to par with other store...I found the produce not up to par with other stores in the area. Many of the stawberrys I looked at were molding and rotting. No doubt by the fact that they are not open on Saturdays. By not being open you cannot turn the produce as fast and if the staff isn't looking to make sure the produce is fresh it's not going to be the best quality. I also didn't like the fact the some of the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-83094861719251950612010-10-22T10:16:33.473-07:002010-10-22T10:16:33.473-07:00I was very excited about Chucks opening until I vi...I was very excited about Chucks opening until I visited and found that they are closed on Saturday and they do not sell pork or shellfish. I don't care about the reason, it's a bad business decision. I forgot to notice if they sold wine or not. Quite frankly I think chicken has eclipsed pork as the most unclean meat. <br /><br />Coming from Arizona, I was hoping for a good mid sized Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-74005357792042814212010-10-19T09:39:51.264-07:002010-10-19T09:39:51.264-07:00sounds great, I hope I can make it down there as I...sounds great, I hope I can make it down there as I would love to learn how to bake properly.tinahttp://www.poshbingo.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-6504262353966252432010-10-15T16:20:10.319-07:002010-10-15T16:20:10.319-07:00Thanks so much for the review. If local folk truly...Thanks so much for the review. If local folk truly want local products the "genuine" farmers market business model AND local CSA produce subscription programs definitely fit the bill for how foodies can truly support local. Yes, go there to get a deal on avocados and Romas grown in Chile. I am hoping the hype goes away soon. When I went there it seemed like people were just buying causeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-62813263107536889892010-10-15T00:01:57.219-07:002010-10-15T00:01:57.219-07:00I sent to Chuck's Grand opening today seduced ...I sent to Chuck's Grand opening today seduced by the promise of samples and demos throughout the store. There were a lot of customers there but the samples and demos were a fiction. There was absolutely nothing and I saw several other people who also were there expecting a grand opening party. The prices were high, the produce did not look good. At checkout I was overcharged for 3 of the 6 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-70265893660830059232010-10-13T12:40:03.322-07:002010-10-13T12:40:03.322-07:00The store opened last week and I was excited to ha...The store opened last week and I was excited to have a store in town that was not a big box store. <br /><br />It was very dissappointing!! <br /><br />On the plus side, they had pumpkin bread that was still warm from the oven that was awesome. Not enough to keep me coming into the store.<br /><br />On the down side, the prices were high. I bought some enormous mangos. Every single one of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-37621713687118403562010-10-11T19:57:08.455-07:002010-10-11T19:57:08.455-07:00Seeems to be a hit............... took me 25 minut...Seeems to be a hit............... took me 25 minutes to PARK! On a Monday afternoon. The store is clean and well stocked. Beautiful produce!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-79068695889907337032010-10-11T19:14:44.073-07:002010-10-11T19:14:44.073-07:00I have been to the store twice an absolutely love ...I have been to the store twice an absolutely love it! The staff is very friendly and helpful, but not overbearing. The meat market is unlike any other in town, the produce fresh, fairly priced and items available that you dont find elsewhere. So far the bread purchases we have made have been great and stayed fresh several days, and today I purchased some salad from the deli and once again - Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-30946597277900560032010-10-07T19:59:48.897-07:002010-10-07T19:59:48.897-07:00Great store, clean, adorable-from scratch cakes,re...Great store, clean, adorable-from scratch cakes,reasonably priced. Produce looked excellent. Lunch there was excellent w/a giant turkey sand, good addition to CC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-9843866333103227082010-10-07T13:31:30.788-07:002010-10-07T13:31:30.788-07:00Anonymous,
You are correct! They do observe the S...Anonymous,<br /><br />You are correct! They do observe the Sabbath AND they also carry no pork or shellfish products. So much for my local bacon making dreams...<br /><br />Just got back from Chuck's and I'll have more to report a little later.Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06380610907801455422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-77176796350792531582010-10-07T12:12:30.745-07:002010-10-07T12:12:30.745-07:00I'm betting the Saturday closure WILL last. I ...I'm betting the Saturday closure WILL last. I happen to know it is in observance of God's Sabbath that they choose to stay closed on Saturday. It is amazing to see a local company sticking to it's religious beliefs and not caving in to what is "easy" or "normal". I hope they do well here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-18116604198315288572010-10-06T23:26:59.243-07:002010-10-06T23:26:59.243-07:00Nicely said, Anonymous.
Fortunately for me, Chuck...Nicely said, Anonymous.<br /><br />Fortunately for me, Chuck's WILL be open tomorrow. Looking forward to some good grocery shopping!Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06380610907801455422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-64262571322592193662010-10-06T20:36:52.037-07:002010-10-06T20:36:52.037-07:00I think closing on Saturday is a great way of sayi...I think closing on Saturday is a great way of saying SPEND ONE DAY OUT OF SEVEN thinking about family. I think it is a great way to send the message.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034948543030757788.post-69171297735251101622010-10-06T10:59:50.316-07:002010-10-06T10:59:50.316-07:00I'll throw my two cents in and say:
1)Why wou...I'll throw my two cents in and say:<br /><br />1)Why would anyone care if Safeway "survived" or not? If Chuck's is going to present a better more locally oriented grocery store to our community, then I say good riddance to Safeway.<br /><br />2)Being closed on Saturday "might" be a way the folks at Chuck's can help attendance at our weekend farmers' markets? Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06380610907801455422noreply@blogger.com