_{The Blooming Health Bulletin is a Weekly Publication of Blooming Health Farms
Week of: 6/17/24}

Table of Contents

• Calendar of Events:

• Chicken Tidbits:

• Sean Shares Something Short

  • Educational Content and How-Tos

• Farm Updates

• Growing Food

  • Food and Wellness Tips

  • Why Egg Washing Matters…seriously

  • Related Agricultural Articles:

• Final Thoughts

Calendar of Events:

• Greeley Farmers Market every Saturday this summer near Lincoln Park

• Timnath Farmers Market - Second Sundays during the Summer

• ‘Cakes & Eggs: A Hotcake and Breakfast Bash

Chicken Tidbits:

ˈtid-ˌbit - noun
1: a small piece of food
2: a small piece of information

“Did you know that hens can lay eggs without a rooster? Roosters are only needed for fertilizing eggs, not for egg production. This means our farm can produce plenty of fresh eggs without the need for roosters (even though we have them)“

Sean Shares Something Short

Happy Tuesday to you and hope you have an egg-cellent day!

Aside from being my new favorite pun, eggs are a nutritious and versatile food, BUT their safety must be guaranteed from farm to table. Clean, well-washed eggs not only ensure safety but also enhance confidence in farm-fresh products like eggs.

We all eat with our eyes. Think of the last time you got fresh bananas at the store. Were they green? Yellow? Did they have brown spots? Which did you buy, and why?

Customers are more likely to purchase from farms that prioritize, quality, cleanliness and food safety. By maintaining high standards, farmers can contribute to public health and build trust with the community.

By implementing rigorous egg-washing practices, we ensure that our customers receive the highest quality products. Clean eggs are a testament to our commitment to public health and sustainable farming practices.

We have figured out many ways to wash eggs over the time we have grown from 6 chickens to 200+. It’s easy with 6, hand-washing a few eggs before they get cracked and cooked. But the game changes when you get more than a dozen daily. The eggs pile up, and hand washing will consume much of the time it takes to bring those eggs to market.

Today, I want to share a simple step-by-step method for being the best egg washer while still being as frugal as a farmer. From hand-washing to creating clever devices and finally adopting a tried-and-true method, this issue will be useful whether you have only a few in your backyard or have a lot that put money in your pocketbook.

And if you don’t have chickens, you can better appreciate the eggs you buy from the store or at the farmer’s market…

I hope you enjoy this issue! Don’t forget to listen to today’s podcast and Friday’s newsletter!