June 11-15
Welcome!
For those of you joining for the first time this year, you may see things set up a little differently than in past summers. Please take a minute and read through the Pickup Process below. We hope you all like the new system - the farmers have been loving it! If you do too, forward this email to a friend who might be interested in our Farm Share open house this week. This week only we are offering a one week trial of our new style Summer Farm Share. For $38 you can try it for one week. If you choose to sign up for the season, we will give a $38 credit toward the purchase. Farm Share Trial Box
Summer hours are Tuesday - Saturday. Summer Farm Share pick up Tuesday - Saturday, 10 - 5, with an extra bonus hour on Fridays 10 - 6!
This week's Summer Farm Share - Among the many options available below, you choose eight (8):
Grown at White Barn Farm:
Asian Greens, bag
Arugula, bag
Spicy Salad Mix, bag
Super Salad Mix, bag
Kale, bunch
Chard, bunch
Frisee, head
Escarole, head
Lettuce, head
Napa cabbage (limit 1)
Parsley, bunch
Green garlic bunch
Dill, bunch
Cilantro, bunch
White Salad Turnips, bunch
Beet, bunch (limit 1)
Kolhrabi, bunch
White Barn Farm Hot Sauce
Cayenne or Jalepeno
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 with a star sign 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. 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 Share: Lilac Hedge Farms Dozen
Just like the produce share, the Summer Egg Farm Share begins this week. There is still room! Looking to sign up: Summer Egg Farm Share.
Mushroom Share: Shiitake Mushrooms
This week's mushroom recipe: Gingery Noodle Salad with Shiitake
Just like the produce share, the Mushroom Spring Farm Share begins this week.
Important note: In the summer we will be open Tuesday - Saturday BUT Mushrooms are delivered on Wednesday mornings. Mushroom pick up is Wednesday - Saturday and will remain so all year.
Recipe Ideas: Strawberry, Goat Cheese and Chickpea Salad, We don't have any chevre right now, but would use feta anyway!
CSA sale this week:
$10 Strawberry Quarts - Locally and conventionally grown. The season is short, get them while you can!
Upcoming dates to remember:
Summer Farm Share starts, Wednesday June 11
Watermelon Wobbler, 5K Trail Race, Saturday August 17
Pumpkin Pacer, 5K Trail Race, Saturday October 26
Harvestween, Saturday October 26
Storage Tips
Greens and Herbs: Store best in your refrigerator. Keep in a closed plastic bag. 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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