Cedar Ridge Farm

Now we know where some of our snacker cucumbers went. These are so very good!

I thought I would share one of my favorite summer treats! It’s so refreshing as a snack, side dish, or even lunch when the weather is stifling and turning on the stove seems like the worst idea. It’s honeydew, watermelon (seedless), and snacking cucumber tossed with a honey lime dressing and a little sprinkle of Tajin.

I make different variations regularly during melon season. Sometimes there’s fresh herbs and a vinaigrette instead; maybe some feta, cotija, or other crumbly cheese. A little salty, a little sweet, a lot of fantastic texture.

🍈 from Lein Farm
🍉 from Tiger Valley Farm & Market
🥒 from Cedar Ridge Farm
🍯 from Busy Bee Acres

What’s one of your favorite summer treats?

Fresh picked, vine ripe tomatoes and more headed to you at Clemson Farmers Market today! Patrick Square Green, Clemson. Were there 3:30 - 6:30 PM.

America 🇺🇸 is celebrating 250 years of history. Sheep helped build this nation, providing wool for clothing, blankets for soldiers, and food for families. Yet today, the American sheep flock is smaller than it has been in over 150 years. Maybe it's time we remember the animals that helped clothe and feed a growing nation.

I did some digging to find history on the size of the American sheep flock over the years. Unfortunately the data doesn't go back to the founding of our country, but its safe to say there were still a pile of sheep back in 1776. Especially considering that sheep were the first animals brought to the "New World" around 1619.

1867: Around 45 million sheep (first national estimates)
Around 1900: Over 60 million sheep, the highest on record.
1942: About 56 million, boosted by the wartime demand for wool for uniforms and blankets.
1955: Around 32 million as synthetic fibers began replacing wool.
1970: Around 18 million.
1990: About 11 million.
2000: Around 7 million.
Today: Roughly 5 million head, less than one-twelfth of the peak.

As we celebrate our freedom let's not forget the humble sheep that helped build this nation. God bless America, God bless our farmers, and God bless our sheep.

The answer is YES!
HAPPY 4th of July. We are picking and set up with our fresh produce today. Stop by and grab some.
Squash, tomatoes, peppers, okra, blueberries and don’t forget our honey.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 6010 Liberty Hwy, Pendleton.

Need a bright spot for your July 4th table? We can help you out. Come to see us Saturday, 9AM - 2PM. 6010 Liberty Hwy. We will be out under the tent.

The squash is taking a cooling swim and hanging out in the shade with some more of your favorite things before heading to Clemson Farmers Market! This afternoon 3:30 - 6:30 on Wednesdays, Patrick Square green.