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Congratulations to the Winner of the $1,000 Applecrest Your Farm Story Contest!

Applecrest Farm 100 Years

Congratulations to the winner of the $1,000 Applecrest Your Farm Story Contest, Renee Addario Evelyn! Renee’s essay was one of many submitted in the contest, celebrating Applecrest’s 100th Anniversary. It was wonderful to hear how the farm has affected so many visitors, employees and families over the past century, in such different and profound ways. Renee […]

Thank you for an amazing season

Applecrest Farms Orchard rainbow

What a sensational season! As another autumn at Applecrest slips into winter, we reflect with gratitude on the wonderful year we’ve had. We really lucked out with fantastic weather this year, and had an amazing harvest season with an incredible crop. It was great to see the many familiar faces of friends who return year […]

Tues 10/25/2011 CSA Farmshare Newsletter

The last Tuesday Newsletter! It’s been fun – I hope you guys have enjoyed reading the storage and handling tips for your weekly produce and have tried some of the recipes. Don’t forget that you can either purchase your box by sending a check to the farm or return it to the staff working at […]

Tuesday 10/18/2011 CSA Farmshare Newsletter

What’s in This Week’s Share: Vegetables: Lettuce X2 Tomatoes Braising Greens – Swiss Chard, Collards, Kales Corn Buttercup Squash Radishes Fruit: Apples – Ida Red, Honey Crisp, Macoun, Macintosh, Empire, Cortland Cider   Penne with Braised Squash and Greens *inspired by Eatwell.com 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced Pinch […]

Tues 10/11/2011 CSA Farmshare Newsletter

What’s in This Week’s Share Vegetables: Lettuce Potatoes Radishes Leek Cucumbers Acorn Squash Turnips Fruit: Apples: Macoun, Idared, Empire, Mutsu (or a variety from the orchard!) Cider Cider Donuts! Leeks Leeks are related to onions, garlics, shallots and scallions. Leeks are grown to full maturity. As soon as the white base appears, the stem is […]

CSA Pick Your Own Apples Day

Hello and happy fall! As promised, as part of your CSA membership, we would like to invite you to come on Tuesday October 11th to Applecrest to pick your own apples. We will have a specially-reserved area in the orchard just for CSA members. There will be a hay ride driving you to the orchard […]

Tues 10/4/11 CSA Farmshare Newsletter

What’s in This Week’s Box Vegetables: Lettuce Broccoli Corn Braising Greens – Kale, Swiss Chard, Collard Greens Winter Squash – Blue Hubbard Sugar Pumpkin Fruit: Peaches – Yellow & White Apples – Macintosh, Cortland, Gala & Macoun Apple Cider   Broccoli Storage & Handling Tips: Broccoli spoils rather quickly so it is best to use […]

Tues 9/27/11 CSA Farmshare Newsletter

You know it’s officially fall at Applecrest when you see our own apple cider in your box this week! Peaches are slowly seeing their end of the season, we’ve got more apple varieties coming in to look forward to and lots of root vegetables! What’s in This Week’s Share: Vegetables: Corn Lettuce Tomatoes Potatoes Winter […]

Tues 9/13/11 Farmshare CSA Newsletter

Although we may still have a few warm summer days left to enjoy, fall is officially here and Applecrest’s harvest is in full force! Bright orange pumpkins are covering the fields, more and more apple varieties are blooming on the trees, and the leaves may or may not be changing colors already – depending on […]

Tues 9/6/11 Farmshare CSA Newsletter

What’s in This Week’s Share Vegetables: Corn – Butter & Sugar Kale -Champion & Red Russian Beets Red Romaine Lettuce Green & Yellow Beans Red Tomatoes Green Tomatoes Sungold Tomatoes Fruit: Paula Red Apples Yellow & White Peaches Nectarines Kale Storage & Handling Tips: Keep unwashed greens in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Add […]

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