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Blue Blaze Farm, established in 2007, is owned and operated by Nature lovers, Eric and Melody Shubert. We're located in Danielsville, PA near the Blue Mountain Ski Area. And, we're just a hop, skip, and a jump from the Appalachian Trail (AT). As a matter of fact, you can see the Trail from just about anywhere on the property when looking North.
While we both love to hit a trail for a week in the woods or even a day hike; this view is a nostalgic plus for Eric, who thru-hiked the AT in ‘95 and followed its trail guide of trees marked with white blazes from Georgia to Maine . It took him just |
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about 6 months and he made sure to enjoy every inch of the Earth, even occasionally taking the off-shoot trails notably marked with blue blazes – thus, the name Blue Blaze Farm. Eric's AT trail name was Road Runner and that's just how he works on the farm. After several hiking trips through the backcountry of National Parks, Melody was issued the name Barely Moving and that's at just the pace she tends the farm. But, it's Eric's “get ‘er done” and “just do it” action and Melody's thoughts on “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of attention” that allow for the accomplishments of the farm.
However, the ideal of working with Nature is not something where we stand as opposites. This is a significant factor in our way of living and when it comes to running our farm. You can be assured that all our seeds are certified organic or purchased from a company that does not knowingly buy or sell ones that are genetically engineered. We control pests and disease by making sure our soil is balanced, inter-planting crops, crop rotation and even hand picking unwanted garden occupants. If spraying does become necessary, you won't find us using anything that you could not concoct in your kitchen. We've discovered a mixture of ingredients like water, baking soda and biodegradable dish soap do wonders for the occasional disease like powdery mildew; and that determined pests don't care for our cayenne pepper or garlic water spray. And, the larger critters really don't enjoy the sting of the electric fence or the sound of a BB gun.
Yes, we're in the early stages of realizing our dreams and responsibilities as non-certified organic farmers. But, it is our mission to practice, support and encourage sustainability by providing year-round nourishment via methods that uphold Nature's process, utilize local resources, and promote community togetherness. We plan to embrace and savor the fruits and labors of our journey and hope for you to join us along the way!
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The Happy Farmers,
Eric and Melody
Blue Blaze Farm
1081 North Road
Danielsville , PA 18038
610-837-2738
blueblazefarm@yahoo.com |
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