CSA 2017 - WEEK #17 September 18, 2017 Here's the littlest farmer harvesting kale last week. Yes, kale is back! Oh how I missed it in my life for the past few months.  You're also getting another winter squash....butternut!  Eat this one right away. There was some plant damage in the field and they will not last … Continue reading Main Season 2017 CSA – Week # 17 – Distribution for 09/26/17

CSA 2017 - WEEK #16 September 11, 2017 The mighty leek, the first harvest of winter squash...the tastes of fall are here!  Please remember that the winter squash are for eating, not just for decoration!  I'll always remember visiting a friend (and CSA member) around Halloween one year and seeing all of the winter squash … Continue reading Main Season 2017 CSA – Week # 16 – Distribution for 09/19/17

CSA 2017 - WEEK #15 September 4, 2017 September harvests are what I wait for all year. Summer crops are still coming in strong, but the cool evenings and shorter days bring the first of the fall's bounty too... We will continue to harvest our tomatoes for several more weeks, eggplants are starting in rotation … Continue reading Main Season 2017 CSA – Week # 15 – Distribution for 09/12/17

CSA 2017 - WEEK #14 August 28, 2017 SAVE THE DATE! Bring your family and friends to visit the farm on Sunday, October 15th from 11am-4pm. You'll have an opportunity to tour the fields, learn how we grow your food, watch cooking demonstration, enjoy kids' activities and more!  More details to come... JOIN THE CSA MEMBER … Continue reading Main Season 2017 CSA – Week # 14 – Distribution for 09/05/17

CSA 2017 - WEEK #13 August 21, 2017 It's round two for watermelons this week!  These are an orange variety called "New Orchid" and I think I'm in love...  We have cabbage again this week, chard is back and we're welcoming the first harvests of our red beefsteak tomatoes and peppers! Last Friday's crazy rain and … Continue reading Main Season 2017 CSA – Week # 13 – Distribution for 08/29/17

CSA 2017 - WEEK #12 August 14, 2017 Watermelons, watermelons!  I think your farmers are showing off this week.  We're super excited to harvest these beauties...the kids have been waiting eagerly ALL SUMMER!  And you get TWO in your shares!  Handling Tip: Watermelons are super delicate.  Who knew?  We grow varieties for the best flavor, not for travel, so … Continue reading Main Season 2017 CSA – Week # 12 – Distribution for 08/22/17

CSA 2017 - WEEK #11 August 7, 2017 It's transition week on the farm, also known as the "in-between" week!  We're transitioning out of our mid-summer crops into our late-summer plantings, which means that green beans, tomatoes & peppers will be here soon!  And we say goodbye to the sweet corn until next year....  Please note … Continue reading Main Season 2017 CSA – Week # 11 – Distribution for 08/15/17

CSA 2017 - WEEK #10 July 31, 2017 Potatoes are here!  We grow about a dozen different types of potatoes, all full of flavor and freshly dug for you.  This week we have our first early season variety called Red Norland.  It has red skin and white flesh.  Don't peel them!  We wash them here … Continue reading Main Season 2017 CSA – Week # 10 – Distribution for 08/08/17

CSA 2017 - WEEK #9 July 24, 2017 Rain day!  Our tractors get to take a break when it rains, but our field crews harvest for you rain or shine!  And...they harvested some pretty wonderful crops today, including sweet corn!  It's the first harvest from our first planting.  We have four total plantings, so you … Continue reading Main Season 2017 CSA – Week # 9 – Distribution for 08/01/17

CSA 2017 - WEEK #8 July 17, 2017 This is the first week of the CSA Fruit Shares!  I sent out a separate e-mail detailing the pick-up protocol for the fruit, so please check your inbox!  It's going to be a hot week, which our summer crops love!  This week we're excited to harvest some … Continue reading Main Season 2017 CSA – Week # 8 – Distribution for 07/25/17