July 30 - August 3
Hello Everyone!
We have another fantastic week lined up for you with this Share! Tomatoes have made their grand entrance! Though our tomato quantities are limited this week, we wanted to offer them to you since we know you've been eagerly awaiting their arrival all year.
Additionally, we’re excited to introduce our fresh garlic heads. These aren’t cured yet, so treat them like any fresh produce: enjoy them soon and store them in the refrigerator. Stay tuned for this week's email, which will feature an exclusive video of the garlic harvest!
Have you made it to one of our Summer Nights at the Farm yet? This will be a great week to try it out. This week we'll feature our great Kitchen at White Barn Farm, live music Shoveltown Brewery and Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck! Join us Thursday from 4 - 8.
Hours this week are Tuesday - Saturday 10 - 5, with an extra bonus hours on Thursdays 5 - 7:30 and Fridays 5 - 6
This week's Summer Farm Share - Among the many options available below, you choose eight (8):
Grown at White Barn Farm:
Bunches
Carrots
Beets
Chard
Collard Greens
Fresh Onions, variety Torpedo
Bags
Salad Greens - Different varieties available throughout the week, limit 1
Garlic scapes (1lbs bags) - pairs well with Basil bunch
Heads
Savoy Cabbage
Napa Cabbage
Fennel
Radicchio
Fresh Garlic - this is uncured and great to use right now, best stored in fridge
Herbs
Basil
Weights
Up to 1 lbs Cucumbers, mixed varieties, limit one
Up to 1 lb Green Bell Peppers , limit one
Up to 1 lbs Eggplant, variety Italian or Asian , limit one
3 lbs Kohlrabi - great for coleslaw
Tomatoes!! - these are the first of the season. Quantities are limited. As the fields produce more, there will be larger quantities in the Share.
Choose one only:
Half pint Cherry Tomatoes OR Up to ½ lbs Tomatoes
Quarts and Pints
New Potatoes Quart
White Onions Quart
Plants
Strawberry Plants - These are annual plants, plant them in your garden this year for berries next year.
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
Mushroom Share: Portabella Mushrooms
This week's mushroom recipe: Goat Cheese & Arugula Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms
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.
To help you make the most of these fresh and nutritious veggies, we're sharing a fantastic recipe that highlights the best of this week’s bounty. Recipe Ideas:
CSA sale this week:
10% discount on all Flower Planters - prices range from $10 - $25. There are all sorts of beauties waiting to come home with you including Dahlias!
Sales for everyone this week:
All Strawberry Plants are ½ off all shapes and sizes
Upcoming dates to remember:
Summer Event Series, Thursday evenings starting July 11th, What better way to kick off your summer than coming down to the White Barn Farm for our summer event series! Every Thursday starting July 11th the farm will be open from 4PM until 8PM for some good family fun. There will be live music, food, craft vendors, all our amazing produce and so much more! Interested in becoming a vendor at our artisan market? Apply Here
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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