Join us on Saturday, July 30th from 9-12 
Tour the beautiful grounds of Saltbox Farm and learn from special guest Seabee Honey on how pollinators are critical to agriculture.  Joe Marttila will discuss how they are using pollinators and technology to help better pollinate blueberries and apples.   Joe will also discuss how they have developed a software solution to provide traceability for their honey and beeswax products.
Acres of blueberries and raspberries are plentiful and ready for picking every Tuesday - Sunday 8 to 5. You can also pick up a pint or quart in the farm stand.
The Farm Stand is full of amazing products. Freshly made bakery items featuring Irma's famous blueberry muffins. Local Syrup and Honey made from some of our own blueberries! Sweet Grass Farm soaps and lotions. Duane Bean hand screened towels and cards. Farm inspired pottery and some amazing pieces from the Chive collection. And, the raised beds have started to produce brilliant sunflowers and veggies!

​We are often asked why we provide a label on our honey that it should not be fed to children under one year of age. Here is why.....

Honey can contain spores of a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum, which can cause infant botulism.  Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness that can cause muscle weakness, paralysis, and even death. It is most common in babies under the age of six months, but it can occur in any baby under one year of age.

The botulism spores in honey are harmless to adults and older children because their digestive systems have developed enough to prevent the spores from germinating and producing the botulism toxin. However, babies under one year of age do not have this protection, so they are at risk of developing infant botulism if they eat honey.

Symptoms of infant botulism can include constipation, weakness, floppiness, poor sucking, a weak cry, and difficulty breathing. If you are concerned that your baby may have infant botulism, it is important to seek medical attention immediately.

To prevent infant botulism, it is important to avoid giving honey to babies under one year of age. This includes not putting honey on pacifiers, nipples, or food. You should also avoid giving your baby any processed foods that contain honey, such as honey graham crackers or sweetened tea.
If you have any questions about infant botulism, please talk to your doctor.