May 16, 2021
Let's Eat!
by Farmer Derek

Welcome to the 2021 Main Season CSA! We're eager to begin harvesting crops we've been working so hard to raise for the past 2.5 months. We've got an awesome farm crew this year including multi-year veterans Pat and Craig, and Sarah who is full of positivity and excitement as a first time farmer. The veggies of our labor - and yours if you've been to a workshift already - are bursting and ready to pick and consume. We'll begin the season with spring stalwarts such as kale, chard, bok choy, lettuces, chicories, radishes, turnips, green garlic which will shortly be joined by u-pick favorites peas and strawberries. In June romaine, radicchio, scallions, kohlrabi, zucchini, cucumbers, beets, cabbage, fennel, beans, annual herbs will also grace our tables. Tomatoes, peppers, carrots, and eggplant should arrive in July. But let's enjoy fresh seasonal produce slowly and fully and not rush ahead.

The farm's been a busy place since late March, when outdoor production fully commences. Basically a switch gets flipped that first week of transplanting and a mad rush begins. We quickly shed our winter pace and dash around the farm. So much field space needs to be planted in spring that by June our managed footprint covers 75% of the farm even though there's still more than 3 months of planting left. All that space for the crops needs to be mowed, chisel plowed, bed shaped, and managed for weeds. By the end of June an internal/external shift begins and the heavy harvesting portion of the year starts. It is a nice feeling when we exit the planting stage, when so many of our crops are in the soil and growing. Management and maintenance still require a lot of time, work, and focus but we appreciate the change. Right now, though, we're intent on harvesting these tender spring crops and hope they don't mind the hot summer-like weather about to descend (ascend?) later this week.

Thank you for joining us for the 2021 Main Season! We are truly looking forward to seeing everyone on the farm again!