The Farm Upstream

05/20/2026

The farm stand is OPEN for the season!!! Come say hi and get yourself some local veggies, eggs, meat and a treat, WED-SUN 10-6. We can’t wait so see our neighbors again and share the abundance with you.

05/19/2026

The Farm Stand opens for the season tomorrow!!! We have expanded hours this year, WED-SUN 10-6. It’s been a cold spring, so the veggies will be rolling in more vigorously in just a few weeks, but we’ve got plenty of treats for the whole family. Come see what’s new! (Including the new baby, Zea 👶🏼)

05/02/2026

We are working hard to get the farm stand s**c and span, to welcome you on our opening day, Wednesday May 20!! We have so many new local groceries and goodies to offer this year, along with our nutrient packed veggies and fruits. Think baked goods, meat, and some extremely coveted frozen treats that we will reveal soon….

04/20/2026

Anybody know why the heck Jake is brushing the tomato plants?? Tell us what you think below in the comments!

04/16/2026

New merch drop when we open later in May…TFU hats!!! We heard you loud and clear last season. They’re already going like hotcakes and we’re not even open yet so come and get yours Memorial Day weekend :)

What other merch do you really want to see in the farm stand?? T shirts? Baby hats?? Tell us in the comments below!

03/05/2026

Thinking about a CSA but worried about the commitment? Or not sure you’ll be able to make pick up on Wednesdays? We’re busy as heck in the summer too, we get it! Our CSA pick up model is designed with busy folks in mind. If you can’t make pick up on Wednesday, you can come by any day that week to pick out your veggies from the farm stand during open hours. Can’t make it at all one week? Send a friend to get your share or let us know and we’ll donate your veg to the Essex food shelf!

Pictured: 2025 mid summer CSA/dinner haul feat. baby bump

02/18/2026

This Dakota Black popcorn is everything. It is divine. It is nourishment and comfort with a buttery crunch. About 2 gallons of kernels have gotten me (Cory) through this postpartum winter of long dark nights. I thought I loved it before, but little did I know. Our last 1/2 gal mason jar of deep purple kernels is just now dwindling and I am grateful we saved our own seed to sow in the spring.

Did you get to try our popcorn from the farm stand this summer?? If so, let us know what you thought! If not, not to worry, we’re growing more this summer, thank goodness. Visit our farm stand this season to get a taste of the best snacks around. Opening in May!

02/15/2026

02/12/2026

Wondering what CSA pick up looks like? Check out this video from a mid summer CSA day last year! We provide a buffet/free choice model with some guidance. For example, if you get a small share (4 items), you might get to choose kale OR chard, lettuce OR arugula, cucumbers OR zucchini, and 2 tomatoes. We received a lot of positive feedback on this model! Folks appreciated structure and being encouraged to try new things, while still having agency over what’s for dinner. Check out this gorgeous spread from August ‘25 and head over to our website to make sure you can share in the bounty this summer! Feel free to DM us with any CSA questions. 🌶️🥕

02/09/2026

Just another reminder that we are a NOFA-VT Farm Share Farm, in effort to make nutritious, local, ethical food more accessible to our neighbors. Applications are open now, don’t miss the window!

With multiple subsidy options, NOFA-VT’s Farm Share program reduces the cost of a local CSA for folks in need of financial assistance.

Applications are open during the month of February. Learn more and apply at: https://nofavt.org/farmshare.

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¡Somos una finca del Programa Farm Share de NOFA-VT!

El Programa Farm Share ofrece ayuda financiera a gente con ingresos limitados para la compra de una acción de CSA.

¡Somos una finca participante!

La solicitud está abierta hasta el fin de marzo. Obtenga más información y solicitar en: https://nofavt.org/farmshare.