Hello Everyone and welcome to the 2025 CSA season! I know you have all been waiting a long time for this first share and its set to be a good one with a lot of fresh spring greens! Ive been working on them a while and working hard on the preparation of planning a planting schedule. We had a really cool and dre March and April so I’m expecting things to be a week later than last year. we were able to get most things in on time and by working hard I was able to stay up on the work. A side note for on farm pick ups this summer they are repaving our road so it will be dusty and torn up to a single lane which may take more care and time getting in and out to pick up your share. I apologize for the inconvenience but its out of our control.
There are two most important things for all regular (non market share) members to know to make sure this season goes smoothly for us all. First of all you must know what share size you have to pick up correctly. That means you are either large or small box. The large box is for standard and bi-weekly members, the small box is basic share members only. Please make sure you take the right size box when you pick up. We will not have time to label every box this year and there won’t be an employee at every droop site for every pick up so please just make sure your taking the correct size on your day and this will help a lot. Secondly you must bring a carryout bag to the pick up site and do not take the box your share is in. Unpack the veggies into your carryout and leave the container behind so we can bring them back for reuse. Thats pretty much it for details to remember so besides that enjoy these crops coming your way for week #1!
Our crops are looking good for the first half of the year despite the lack of rain which we will hopefully get caught up on some tonight and tomorrow for a rainy first CSA day. So far we have some great greens for you early in the season with lots of different flavors. Here is the list for week #1.
-Spinach: The flavor is rich on this variety with tender but thick leaves. We will be giving out good size portions of this sweet awesome vitamin packed goodness.
-Gem Lettuce: Our gem lettuce is tastier then normal lettuce great outer leaves for sandwiches and nice crunch for salad also these mini heads are cute but tasty.
-Radishes: Our red or french breakfast radishes are great with butter, perhaps an herbed or flavored butter or goat cheese and some crusty bread, use them on salads, or just enjoy them as a snack. Larger shares will receive multiple bunches for sure but if we have enough we will try to give more than one type this week to all shares.
-Kale This kale is packed with protein, vitamins, and great flavor. This is my favorite item this week. It can be used raw massaged with oil for salad or cooked with for a powerhouse saute green good on anything really. Kale is also great for juicing since it has so much nutritional value.
-Pea shoots: These sweet and mild micro greens are great for salads, stir fry, pasta, avocado toast, on sandwiches, wraps, tacos, or anywhere you would use lettuce but much richer nutrient content
-Sunflower Shoots: These crunchy shoots are packed with protein and amino acids and b vitamins making them an energizing breakfast with some eggs and maple syrup on them and some sausage you have a breakfast that will power you through the day.
-Chives: These onion family herbs are good in salad or minced over any dish as a finishing touch. or blended with cream cheese.
Thank you all for choosing my farm as your CSA Farm. I’ve been farming organically for 19 years now since 2006 and have been raising veggies and family here and slowly growing the business as much as possible every year. I love growing good food for you all. I know my family at home always feels better when we eat lots of fresh veggies and sharing that with all your families means a lot to me. Thanks for supporting a small organic farm it means a lot to us here at the farm!
