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FarmShare C.S.A. Newsletter week of August 26th, 2014

What’s in this week’s box? Carrots Head Lettuce Eggplant Butter & Sugar Corn Salad Tomatoes Field Tomatoes Cherry Tomatoes Fruit: Melon Raspberries Blueberries ( for Full and Locavores) Peaches **Quick Note about deliveries: Occasionally what we plan on putting in the boxes for the week change by the time delivery actually comes around. This is […]

FarmShare, C.S.A. Newsletter week of August 19th, 2014

What’s in this week’s box? Salad greens Eggplant Fresh Onions Green and Purple Islander Peppers Butter & Sugar Corn Zucchini Summer Squash Field Tomatoes Cherry Tomatoes Fruit: Watermelon Raspberries Blueberries Peaches **Quick Note about deliveries: Occasionally what we plan on putting in the boxes for the week change by the time delivery actually comes around. […]

FarmShare C.S.A. Newsletter week of August 12th, 2014

Hi There! Quick heads up about pick-up as we’ll be working on the parking lot, again. Pay close attention for signs about parking and “CSA member special parking”.  Also be ready for potentially long walks. Just remember, we’re all in this together and once all the parking lot construction is done, we’ll all be better […]

FarmShare C.S.A. Newsletter, week of August 5th, 2014

Farm News: Hi There! Can you believe August snuck in so quickly? I know all of us here are reveling in all the field-fresh goodies that are pouring in every day. Our height of season boxes are here, chock full of corn, tomatoes, and cucumbers, quintessential summer staples and then some. This week those of […]

FarmShare C.S.A. Newsletter, week of July 29th, 2014

What’s in this week’s box? Eggplant Red Cabbage Cucumbers–Pickling and Slicers Summer Squash and Zucchini Green Beans Fruit: Blueberries  Storage, handling and general cooking tips…   Eggplant Storage- Eggplant prefers to be kept at about 50 degrees F, which is warmer than most refrigerators and cooler than most kitchen counters.  Wrap unwashed eggplant in a […]

FarmShare C.S.A. Newsletter, week of July 22nd, 2014

What’s in this week’s box? Veggies: Kale Cucumbers Beets Green, Wax, and Purple Beans Summer Squash and Zucchini Tomatoes Head of Lettuce Fruit: Blueberries   Storage, handling and general cooking tips…  Kale First off- Don’t be afraid of the mighty kale! This super versatile veggie is a  powerhouse! An excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin […]

FarmShare C.S.A. Newsletter, week of July 15th, 2014

What’s in this week’s box? Veggies: Cucumbers Beets Scallions Green Beans Summer Squash and Zucchini Tomatoes Head of Lettuce Fruit: Blueberries   Storage, handling and general cooking tips…   Cucumbers Storage-Most supermarket cucumbers are usually waxed to keep them from drying out during the trip from wherever they were grown.  Our cucumbers will dehydrate faster […]

FarmShare C.S.A. week of July 8th, 2014

Farm News: We hope everyone had a wonderful fourth of July and survived Hurricane Arthur without a hitch. Here on the farm we tried to make the best of A LOT of rain (around 5 inches in 24 hours)! Our strawberries that we’re out in our fields really took a beating. Good news is blueberries […]

FarmShare CSA Newsletter, week of July 1st, 2014

  What’s in this week’s box? Veggies: Broccoli Kale Swiss Chard Snow Peas Head of Lettuce Spring Mix, including: Arugula, Baby Red  and Green Leaf,  Baby Red and Green Romaine Rhubarb Fruit: Strawberries- “All-Star”, “Wendy”, “Nor’Easter”, “Evangeline”, “Itasca” (Early Varieties)   Storage, handling and general cooking tips…   Broccoli Storage- Wrap broccoli loosely in a […]

FarmShare C.S.A. Newsletter week of June 23rd, 2014

What’s happening on the farm this week? First week down and we’re on to the next! PYO Strawberries is booming and this Sunday, June 29th we’ve got our annual Strawberry Festival from 9am to 3pm: Five rolling acres of juicy berries and a cool spring-fed pond provide the backdrop for a fun-filled day of Pick-Your-Own […]

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