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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”

One week from the big day. We’ve got you covered. An incredible variety of produce is headed to the Ashland Thanksgiving Farmer’s Market, Saturday November 23rd, 9am-1pm @ the Ashland Middle School. You can definitely get all your sides covered with the vegetables we will bring. We also want to let our CSA members knowContinue reading “Thanksgiving”

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!”

There are few farms in eastern Massachusetts that exist without some kind of conservation restriction or other subsidy. Agriculture cannot compete with the fast and furious capital returns of residential development, but it has value that is significantly greater in the long run. It is a rare, and precious opportunity to be a part ofContinue reading “Fall CSA: 3rd Distribution”

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”

We’ve had some lovely harvest mornings over the last few weeks. This late summer/early fall is so much better than last fall (remember when it would not stop raining?). The crops are looking lovely and the diversity is amazing. We hope you really enjoy your first fall share. I made a video, which I haveContinue reading “Fall CSA: Week 1”

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)”

Well, the cat is basically out of the bag, we are not going to be able to renew our current lease at Upswing Farm’s current home base, 28 South St.. For those of you who haven’t heard, we may grow a reduced crop of vegetables up the road next year to 22 Elliot St, inContinue reading “Week 15: Big News”

(Three more weeks of Summer Share, including this week. This is the last week of the flower share.) Hey everyone. I’m not going to bore you with my moral dilemas or ethical drivel this week. Just some great pictures and a few updates. One, potatoes are in the share this week! We were late plantingContinue reading “Summer CSA: Week 14”

Quick note: there are 4 more weeks (including this week) of the summer share. Fall Share starts the first week of October. Flower share has two more weeks including this week. Hello, Everyone. Last week I avoided talking about EEE (eastern equine encephalitis) and the aerial spraying of Anvil 10+10, but now I feel likeContinue reading “Summer CSA: Week 13”