_{The Blooming Health Bulletin is a Weekly Publication of Blooming Health Farms
Week of: 6/3/24}

Table of Contents

• Calendar of Events:

• Chicken Tidbits:

• Sean Shares Something Short

• Growing Food

  • Related Agricultural Articles:

• Products We Love!

  • Don't let your eggs get stolen by a predator!

  • Just GOTTA wash those dirty eggs?

Calendar of Events:

• Greeley Farmers Market Saturday at Lincoln Park

• Timnath Farmers Market - Second Sundays during the Summer

• ‘Cakes & Eggs: An Egg and Hotcake Breakfast Bash - Aug. 4th, 2024

Chicken Tidbits:

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

“Did you know that hens have a natural rhythm that typically leads them to lay eggs around the same time each day? This fascinating cycle is part of what makes them such efficient egg producers.“

Sean Shares Something Short

Happy Twosday to you, as my favorite bear would say! There is something majestically simple about that “silly old bear”, especially his love for honey-one of nature’s most complete foods.

Today, I want to chat about another of nature's complete foods, eggs, and touch on a less talked-about topic. Now, I won’t get too nerdy on you here, but I would love to have a microbiology mastermind with anyone who wants to ;)

Many people know eggs are among the most nutritious foods on earth, a cornerstone of any healthy diet. And research shows that organic eggs may be even healthier.

However, like raw meat, poultry, and fish, they are perishable and need careful handling to prevent food-borne illnesses. Unbroken, clean, fresh shell eggs may carry Salmonella Enteritidis bacteria, which can cause illness.

Although the risk is small, cases have been reported in recent years. To ensure safety, eggs must be handled properly, refrigerated promptly, and thoroughly cooked.

So this week is about Salmonella and

I hope you enjoy this issue! Stay tuned for today’s podcast and Friday’s newsletter!