Author Archives: Farmer Brittany

Hello Everyone, Well, here we are in week 3 of the CSA. We haven’t been posting CSA emails on our blog, in part because it makes it a two-step process and we’ve been really short on time, and in part because demand has been so high for our products, we felt bad flaunting sold-out shares.Continue reading “Summer CSA: Week 3”

I don’t know about you, but being cooped up in my house (especially on these rainy days) makes me even more eager to get my hands dirty. On so many levels, COVID-19 has opened our eyes to the gaps in the resiliency of our communities. As a farmer, I’ve thought a lot, always but moreContinue reading “News on our Spring Seedling Sale and How to Garden Videos”

Our special box this week highlights some delicious fresh greens and flavorful roots. April is an interesting time of year to eat locally in New England. The storage crops are running low but the greenhouse greens are really ramping up their growth. Combining the rich, warm flavors of winter roots with the bright flavors ofContinue reading “Farmer’s Special Selection, April 1st and 4th”

We want to ensure that our dedicated customers can still access our produce, so we are establishing an online ordering process. Customers will be able to order produce online that will then be harvested packed by myself or a trained staff person.

Almost immediately after arriving home from Christmas with my parents I drove to the cooler at the farm in Franklin where the majority of our root vegetables and cabbage are stored because I just needed to see them. Give them a few loving, yet judgemental squeezes, and make sure everything was still storing well. YouContinue reading “Winter CSA: 2nd Distro”

We have an abundance of delicious sweet potatoes, carrots and butternut that we need you to eat up this week. We grow the varieties that taste best. Waltham Butternut and Orleans Sweet Potatoes are so sweet you don’t need to add anything! But you can . . . Where to get them (and lots ofContinue reading “Sweet Potatoes, Butternut and Carrots Recipe Highlights”

I had the great idea of posting something on social media every day of November to highlight what we are thankful for. Gratitude keeps me sane. Especially during this year of losing our land, struggling to find a place to farm, wondering if the last ten years was even worth it, wondering if small scaleContinue reading “Thanksgiving Part 2”

Here’s what we notice:1. A lot of people are afraid of vegetables they don’t know, but want to try new things and become more proficient in the kitchen.2. A lot of people are concerned about food waste, and don’t want to buy food they won’t use.3. A lot of people are really, really busy. 4.Continue reading “Recipes for Sides and Mains – Try our new vegetable ordering program!”

Good job, everyone. I hope you enjoyed your first fall share. We’ve got another great one, again! Tomatoes are still here, but this is the last time. Make some salsa, or put a thick slice on some bread with a little mayo and salt . . . add an egg and some arugula . .Continue reading “Fall CSA: 2nd Distribution”

Last week of the Summer CSA! (Fall starts next week, you’ll get an email in a few days with the 411 on the Fall share pick up.) Thanks to everyone for joining us for the last 16 weeks. It’s been a good growing season and we’ve got a great team working with us this year.Continue reading “Summer CSA – Week 16 (last week)”