May 1 - 4
Welcoming Spring with Fresh Harvests: White Barn Farm's First Week of the Spring Farm Share
As the first blossoms appear on the trees, White Barn Farm is thrilled to kick off the eagerly awaited Spring Farm Share program. With the earth awakening from its winter slumber, our farm is bustling with an abundance of fresh produce, ready to grace your tables and nourish your bodies.
Expanding Choices
One of the highlights of this season's Farm Share is the vast array of choices awaiting our members. As the season kicks off, you will see an addition of provisions and produce grown at other farms to add to your variety. Among the many options available below, you choose six:
Grown at White Barn Farm:
bag of Spicy Salad Mix
bag of Arugula
bag of Bok Choy
bunch of Radish (limit one)
bunch of Carrots (limit one)
Herb plant, selection tbd
Scallion flower bunch (limit one)
Green Onion bunch (limit one)
Grown at other local farms:
1.5lbs of spring dug Parsnips, MA grown, organic
1.5lb of Chiogga Beets, VT grown, organic
quart of Fingerling Potatoes, VT grown, organic
Provisions:
White Barn Farm Jalapeno Hot Sauce
bag of dried beans
one dozen Birchwood Farm Eggs (limit 1)
Streamlined Pickup Process for Convenience
To enhance your Farm Share experience, we've implemented new pickup procedures to ensure a smooth and efficient process. You will pick up under the tent. Items that are part of the Farm Share will be marked and you can shop them directly from the Farmstand. Members are kindly asked to bring their selections to the cash register. Our dedicated staff will be on hand to record your choices, eliminating the need to check off names from a list. This change in approach will allow us a better understanding of what our Farm Share members truly want in each seasons' share. That info will help us to plan next year's plantings to better align with our members!
Egg-citing News: Birchwold Farm Eggs this week!
Attention egg enthusiasts! For those of you who don't know, Spring is the best time of year for egg production! This week's Egg Farm Share features eggs from the esteemed Birchwold Farm. Known for their commitment to quality and ethical farming practices, Birchwold Farm's eggs are a delicious addition to any meal. And you can't get more local than them! If you haven't already signed up for our egg add-on share, it's not too late to join in on the egg-citement! Simply follow this Egg Farm Share to secure your spot and enjoy a weekly supply of farm-fresh eggs.
Let's cultivate a healthier, happier world, one harvest at a time.
Recipe Ideas: Black Bean Tacos with Radish Slaw, Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad
CSA sale this week:
10% off High Mowing Seeds!
Upcoming dates to remember:
VIP Plant Sale, Friday May 17. Click the link to join the VIPs before it is open to the public!
Plant Sale, open to the public, Saturday May 18
Summer Farm Share starts, Wednesday June 11
Storage Tips
Greens: Store best in your refrigerator. Keep in the plastic bag they come in and keep it closed. If ever feeling overwhelmed by greens, pop a bag in your freezer! They can be used frozen in smoothies or into anything you are going to cook like soups or stews.
Onions: Store onions in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Maintain storage temperature of 45-55°F. Do not wrap onions in plastic or store in plastic bags. A lack of air circulation will reduce shelf life.
Potatoes: Should be stored in a cool, dark place with good ventilation. A temperature range of 45-50°F is ideal. Avoid storing them near onions, as both release gases that can accelerate spoilage.
Root Vegetables: Wrap unpeeled and unwashed in a dry paper towel, and store them in an airtight food storage container or bag. Store in the coolest part of your refrigerator.
Sweet Potatoes: These will keep well on your counter for at least a week. For longer term storage, keep your sweet potatoes in a paper bag or basket in a kitchen cabinet, pantry, or basement. Choose a cabinet that's not near the heat of your oven. A spot closer to the floor will be cooler. Sweet potatoes prefer a temperature between 50 and 60 degrees.
Pick up Procedures for the Spring Farm Share
Pick up in our Farmstand Tent located at 431 South St, Wrentham, MA.
Come any time the Farmstand is open Wednesday - Saturday 10 - 5.
Choose 6 items out of the list.
You can choose multiples of an item unless otherwise noted.
Please consider bringing your own bags or boxes.
Bring items to the register for the Farmstand Staff to check you off and record your choices.
All items on the list will not necessarily be available at all times in the week. We will always have a great variety for you to choose from
Pick up is Wednesday - Saturday: 10 - 5
Thank you so much for support!
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