Blackberry Meadows Farm

08/05/2026

Farm Journal

What a week! After what feels like a stretch of moody, uncooperative weather earlier this season, we finally got a run of just plain beautiful days — sunny, warm but not brutal, with cool nights (not great for tomatoes though!). It's the kind of weather that makes every task on the farm feel less like a slog and more like a gift. We'll take it, and we're not asking questions.

Beans, beans, beans. We are absolutely buried in bush beans this week, a genuine bumper crop. The plants just decided to go for it all at once, and we've been picking (and picking, and picking) to keep up. If you've ever wondered what a "good bean year" looks like, this is it. Expect beans in your share! We're not complaining — freezer bags are already filling up around here, and there's nothing like snapping beans on the porch at the end of a long day.

Tomatoes are finally ripening! After weeks of green, hard, patiently-waiting tomatoes, we're starting to see that first blush of red work its way across the fields. It's always a milestone moment for us — tomatoes ripening means summer has officially settled in. It'll be a slow trickle at first, then (if history is any guide) an avalanche. Get your BLT plans ready.

The old deer fence is coming down. After years of loyal service, and let's be honest, years of us patching, propping, and occasionally begging it to hold on just one more season, our deer fence is finally getting retired. We're in the process of taking it down this week to make room for a bigger, sturdier, better-built replacement. Deer have been testing the limits of the old fence's patience for a while now, and honestly, so have we. The new fence will give us more room to grow into over the coming seasons and (fingers crossed) a lot fewer heart-stopping mornings finding hoof prints where they shouldn't be.

It's a genuinely good week to be a farmer around here: good weather, good beans, tomatoes on the way, and infrastructure finally getting the upgrade it's earned.

As always, thank you for being part of this with us. Every share, every visit, every bag of beans you haul home helps keep this whole operation running.

See you soon,
Blackberry Meadows Farm

Future Events:

Pizza on the Farm: Aug 26 and 29.

September 26th: 4:00 - 10:00 pm. Fall Fest - BYO Apples. We'll have a community apple pressing and enjoy freshly pressed c***r, a bon fire, and fall activities.

Art on the Farm with Maritza
Pick up your share and take time to rest your heart and soul and make art alongside your fellow CSA community. We will be exploring, drawing, painting, collage, crafts and more. Each class we'll use different mediums to explore various ideas from nature, Master artists, and the materials themselves.

Maritza will guide all ages to create and grow unique works. Donations are accepted. Materials are included.

Art on the farm Dates:
Wednesday or Saturdays 3 - 5 pm

Wednesday August 12
Saturday Sept 12
Wednesday Sept 16

07/22/2026

Our latest news

Last week was weird. With the smoky, hazy air, the weather fluctuations, the equipment failures, the raccoon infestation.... we were on our toes the whole time!

We were forecasted to have a few straight days of dry weather, so we raked the hay a second time, let it sit, and then brought out the baler.

Man, was that a finicky old man. It's really a feat of engineering, as this clanky old machine is able to scoop up rows of hay, mash it into tightly packed cubes, wrap two pieces of twine around each bale and tie two knots, cut the twine, and p**p a bale out the back.

We'd creep along, nomming up hay and p**ping out bales.... until the twine tangled up at the knotter. Then we'd have to stop, undo the knots, rethread the machine, and start back up again. Eventually we figured out the pattern of failure... mouse p*e. A mouse had gotten into the Twine Chamber over the winter, and p*ed on the twine (we could tell because the twine was darker in that spot). Every time we got to that section of twine it tangled up. Greg ran to Tractor Supply and came back with two more spools of twine. After that, it was smooth sailing.

Our neighbor Jake showed up and helped out too. We were proud to be able to continue the long standing tradition of neighbors helping to make hay at the Bachman Farm (our farm's original name from way-back-when).

We rallied the troops and the girls came out to help collect the bales onto the trailers. They each had a turn at tossing up bales onto the trailers, stacking the (scratchy) bales into towering piles, and creeping the farm truck along the rows of bales to-be-picked-up. it was a family effort and we treated ourselves to some Della's Ice cream at 9:50 pm that night - just before they closed!

Now - we have a forgiving audience. Pigs. Unlike those picky horses, our pigs will revel in just about anything, from mud pits to cardboard boxes (they boop them around like beach balls). So this batch of j***y hay is A-OK with these guys.

Raccoon Infestation:

We've been on a losing battle with the raccoons. They've taking out five ducks, one turkey, and a few dozen hens. It's significantly decreased our egg production. Each night, I set a couple traps and have, so far, caught 12 raccoons this year. The battle continues. We won't restock our flock until we're sure we've dealt with the predator pressure.

Are you a Bloomfield customer? Have you heard that the market will be MOVED on August 1? Tentatively the market is moving to South Millvale Ave and Mend Way, as the parking lot we are normally in is going to be paved. So - please come out! We'll keep you posted as to the final location - if anything else changed.

Future Events:

Pizza on the Farm: July 29 and August 1

September 26th: 4:00 - 10:00 pm. Fall Fest - BYO Apples. We'll have a community apple pressing and enjoy freshly pressed c***r, a bon fire, and fall activities.

Art on the Farm with Maritza
Pick up your share and take time to rest your heart and soul and make art alongside your fellow CSA community. We will be exploring, drawing, painting, collage, crafts and more. Each class we'll use different mediums to explore various ideas from nature, Master artists, and the materials themselves.

Maritza will guide all ages to create and grow unique works. Donations are accepted. Materials are included.

Art on the farm Dates:
Wednesday or Saturdays 3 - 5 pm

Saturday August 1
Wednesday August 12
Saturday Sept 12
Wednesday Sept 16

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07/15/2026

Our latest news

We did it! We harvested all the garlic! I bribed the kids with Dellas Ice cream, to come out and help pull garlic - we had 8 x 50' rows (about 400 bulbs per row) to pull, We waited until the evening, when the setting sun is behind the tree line - we worked in the shade and watched the barn swallows swoop and dive for insects. The zinnias are starting to bloom and the buckwheat cover crop is loaded with white flowers and busy bees. I was having a great time.

The kids... not so much. It's hot, dirty, heavy, bending over work. Blisters were formed, sweat was running into eyes. thistles were prickling, and everyone wanted the "clipping" job... where you sat on the ground and clipped the stalks off the garlic. But we persevered, and got the job done!

Now we're sorting the bulbs between - CSA grade, - biggest and best for planting in the fall grade, - and damaged or too small ready-for-garlic-powder grade. You all should have plenty of garlic for the rest of the season!

Lot'sa Basil!

We planted a whole lot of basil this summer. It's time to do a heavy harvest and we'd like for you to benefit. So - get ready. Go to the store and buy up a bunch of pine nuts (or walnuts will do), garlic, parmesan cheese, and olive oil. You should have garlic or garlic scapes from the CSA - but take more if you need it for this recipe!

Basil Pesto

2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed

1/2 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/3 cup pine nuts (can substitute chopped walnuts)

3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)

1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste

1 - pulse the basil and pine nuts in a food processor.
2 - add garlic and cheese and pulse again
3 - drizzle in olive oil while blending basil mixture in the processor, until it forms the thick paste.
4 - add salt to taste.

Can be frozen in muffin tins, and then stored in a zip lock freezer bag for future use! Stock up!

Make hay while the sun shines!

We're trying our hand at making hay. We bought a sickle bar mower from a friend, already have a hay rake and a baler.... now we need practice! We don't currently have animals that eat hay for survival - but the pigs do like to nom on a few flakes of hay in the wintertime, just to get some greenery. Really, they mostly just fluff it up and lay in it while they munch away on their bedding.

We have a "back field" that has about 4 acres of flat land that would be good for learning how to make hay. There's the timing (can't have rain), there's the conditioning (or crimping/tetting), the raking, the bailing, the collecting, and the storing of hay (which can self-combust if it's not dried property!). We're learning as we go. Which direction to mow (clockwise), how fast to move the tractor (medium/2), how low to set the mower, how tall the grass should be, how dry it needs to be before baling (there's a mason jar trick). It's a whole 'nother livelihood, and not something we feel pressured to do well - as our audience (pigs) aren't as picky as others (horses).

As long as nothing breaks, tractor farming is kind of relaxing... much easier* than harvesting 3200 bulbs of garlic!

* I might be singing a different tune when we have to start throwing the bales onto the trailer!

Garden Share pick up this week!

What you can expect in your share this week:
Onions, squash, kale, lettuce, garlic, garlic scapes, basil (lots of it!), herbs, beets, carrots, and fennel. Peas have some to the end!

Future events!

Pizza on the Farm: July 29 and August 1

September 26th: 4:00 - 10:00 pm. Fall Fest - BYO Apples. We'll have a community apple pressing and enjoy freshly pressed c***r, a bon fire, and fall activities.

Art on the Farm with Maritza
Pick up your share and take time to rest your heart and soul and make art alongside your fellow CSA community. We will be exploring, drawing, painting, collage, crafts and more. Each class we'll use different mediums to explore various ideas from nature, Master artists, and the materials themselves.

Maritza will guide all ages to create and grow unique works. Donations are accepted. Materials are included.

Art on the farm Dates:
Wednesday or Saturdays 3 - 5 pm

Wednesday July 15
Saturday August 1
Wednesday August 12
Saturday Sept 12
Wednesday Sept 16

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07/08/2026

Our latest news

We had a whirlwind of a week, culminating in a great time on the Fourth of July and our community Fireworks show.

The heat was nearing intolerable, and we were doing our best to not be out in it during the heat of the day. But - there are a few things going on that required our attention:

1. We're adopting a flock of birds - peacocks, chickens, turkeys, and geese to be exact! Our plan is to put them in and around our "fruitarium" in the barn yard. Years ago, we got a very tall high tunnel, as a donation, and I dreamed of installing a Rocket Mass heater, and growing tropical fruits: mango, banana, avocado, coffee.... But time and neglect got ahead of my plans, and it has become mostly overgrown blackberries, figs, and locust trees. A perfect habitat for forest dwelling, tree perching peacocks! We've spent a lot of time reclaiming the fruitarium so it can contain fowl, and repel raccoons. I'm not sure the exact day everyone arrives - but you'll definitely know when you hear the honking of geese, gobbling of turkeys, and whatever that sound is that peacocks make!

2. Wednesday morning: As it always happens with pigs - we had a Mama pig farrow in the worst of weather. In this high heat, she trucked her pregnant 500 lb self waaaay out to the far pasture, hidden in amongst the tall w**ds, and had a litter of piglets. We knew she was due, and when she didn't show up for the breakfast head count - we figured she was out there somewhere. I waded into the tall brush to hunt down a pig nest. My biggest fear was that she had heat stroke and couldn't get to shade or water. I had to get back to the field to get ready for CSA and Greg took over the pig hunt. He loaded up the tractor with a 175 gallon barrel of water, wet sheet, and food. He finally found her at the bottom of the hill, bathing in a mud wallow. She and the piglets are all fine!

3. Thursday, I find that the pump won't start and we can't irrigate. The peppers were visibly wilting! A not-so-quick trip to Harbor Freight, and Greg's been assigned to hooking up the new pump to the old irrigation system. Hot sun, tall w**ds, bugs, and pond water.... an hour later - he gets the system up and running and the crops are watered!

4. Thursday, Greg and the girls go down to Point Breeze and pick up 30 solar panels from Construction Junction. They spend the afternoon loading and stacking them onto the trailer, and then unloading and stacking them into the barn.... we've got plans, and will keep you posted!

5. We got a sickle bar mower and are going to start making hay for the pigs. We've never made hay before, so it's a learning curve for us. But you know the old adage, "make hay when the sun shines", well, it was calling for rain later in the week. So Wednesday evening, Greg got the tractor hooked up to the mower and off I went.... until I didn't . The tractor just quit. Greg fiddled with it for a while, but couldn't figure it out and it was getting dark. The next morning, he spent tearing apart the tractor - looking for electrical issues, to no avail.

6. Friday, luckily, our friend and neighbor Jake comes by and fixes the tractor (it was a relay issue). By then, we're getting ready for the two weekend farmers markets, and a big farm party. And, it's going to rain. We had to give up on our hay making plans, put the equipment away, and move on. We'll try again when there looks like a good dry spell is on its way.

7. Saturday, Greg and Evelyn sell at the Bloomfield Market, Evelyn reported that it was the hardest market they've done in a long time. Hot pavement, hot grill, slow sales.... she was glad to be home and take a break! That evening we had a great Forth of July Party and lots of fun was had by all!

What you can expect this week:

Kale, cucumber, scallions, garlic, peas, beets, carrots, squash, basil, herbs, garlic scapes, and lettuce.

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07/01/2026

Our latest news

Just a quick note to let you know that we're OK! Yes - CSA/farm store is still happening today. Come on out 3 - 7 to get your fresh picked veggies!

It's been a doozy of a week and we're only half way through it! We're doing our best to work on the tail end of the day and hide out inside in the thick of the heat. That said, we're making regular trips to the barnyard to hose down the pigs and give everyone fresh water.

I'm limiting the quantity of veggies I set out, in an attempt to keep them fresher - so if it looks like stock is low when you pick up - just ask for more - we'll have it in the walk in cooler!

Future events!

July 4th: 4:00 - 10:00 pm. We're hosting a Community Powered BYO ** Fireworks Party. Collectively we'll have a BLAST! (** for safety reasons, Greg will be the only one setting off fireworks). Bring a picnic for you and your family. We'll have a bonfire going for roasting hotdog and marshmallows.

September 26th: 4:00 - 10:00 pm. Fall Fest - BYO Apples. We'll have a community apple pressing and enjoy freshly pressed c***r, a bon fire, and fall activities.

Art on the Farm with Maritza
Pick up your share and take time to rest your heart and soul and make art alongside your fellow CSA community. We will be exploring, drawing, painting, collage, crafts and more. Each class we'll use different mediums to explore various ideas from nature, Master artists, and the materials themselves.

Maritza will guide all ages to create and grow unique works. Donations are accepted. Materials are included.

Art on the farm Dates: Wednesday or Saturdays 3 - 5 pm
Saturday July 4
Wednesday July 15
Saturday August 1
Wednesday August 12
Saturday Sept 12
Wednesday Sept 16

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06/24/2026

Our latest news

We're in the height of summer, which technically doesn't feel like it.... I always think of August as the height of summer - but as of this weekend, our days are now getting shorter. That said, I took the dogs out for a bedtime walk and to make sure the ducks were put away - and I could still see light in the sky at 10 pm. The p*epers in the pond were signing, a flock of Purple Martins chittering and soaring through the sky, and the Fireflies flashing their lights clear up into the tree tops.

It's easy to get so wrapped up and consumed by what "needs' to be done, I often forget to slow down and notice the 'why' I'm predisposed to "doing" all of this....

Here's a just few "whys" off the top of my head ....

- When I need a break, I'll sit under the awning and watch some Duck TV. (https://youtube.com/shorts/GDH_GaYWf08?feature=share) It's very relaxing and surprisingly entertaining. When you visit us during CSA or any other event - take some time to watch the ducks.

- Barefoot kids. Our kids are so barefoot, sometimes they don't remember to put on shoes when we go into "town".

- Happy dogs. August, Alice, and sometimes Charlie, are at their doggy best when they are galloping through the fields in hot pursuit of a rabbit or ground hog. Tails wagging and tongues lolling. They love life on the farm!

- Wind before a storm. Sometimes, while I'm out hoeing the fields, I'll feel the wind pick up and know I"m going to get dumped on. Even more amazing is when I can see (and feel) the wall of rain coming at me. I really don't mind getting wet in a rainstorm... once you're wet, you're wet!

- Watching other people harvest beets, carrots or turnips. . It's like a veggie-easter egg hunt. Such as pleasant surprise to find a BIG one!

- Chatting with CSA members each week. It's kind of like a weekly family reunion. Especially with our "Old School" members that have been with us since the beginning. It's fun to catch up, check in, reminisce, and swap recipes. It's the Community part of the CSA that really pushes me along!

In your CSA this week:

Scallions, cabbage, chard/kale, peas, garlic scapes, basil, herbs, lettuce, beets and maybe carrots!

Save the Dates

Pizza this week!! Wednesday and Saturday. If anyone wants to try their hand at making your own pizza, I'll coach you along. It'll be great! We'll have farm fresh toppings - but feel free to bring anything special (like anchovies, pineapple, gluten free pizza dough, or vegan cheese).

July 4th: 4:00 - 10:00 pm. We're hosting a Community Powered BYO ** Fireworks Party. Collectively we'll have a BLAST! (** for safety reasons, Greg will be the only one setting off fireworks). Bring a picnic for you and your family. We'll have a bonfire going for roasting hotdog and marshmallows.

September 26th: 4:00 - 10:00 pm. Fall Fest - BYO Apples. We'll have a community apple pressing and enjoy freshly pressed c***r, a bon fire, and fall activities.

Art on the Farm with Maritza
Pick up your share and take time to rest your heart and soul and make art alongside your fellow CSA community. We will be exploring, drawing, painting, collage, crafts and more. Each class we'll use different mediums to explore various ideas from nature, Master artists, and the materials themselves.

Maritza will guide all ages to create and grow unique works. Donations are accepted. Materials are included.

Art on the farm Dates: Wednesday or Saturdays 3 - 5 pm
Saturday July 4
Wednesday July 15
Saturday August 1
Wednesday August 12
Saturday Sept 12
Wednesday Sept 16

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06/09/2026

Get your knives sharpened, and your Crisper Drawer ready!

For those of you that have signed up for our CSA - Welcome! You should have gotten an email from me in the past couple of days announcing the start of the CSA! Some of you are half shares, some are basic shares, some are Wednesday pick ups, or Saturday pick ups..... The email tells you when your first designated pick up day is. If you didn't receive an email, first check your spam folder; then, email me if you still don't have an answer.

Things you need to know (or already know!):
- Bring your own bags
- Park at the top of the hill and walk over to our red awning and 'check in'.
- If you don't like something, you don't have to take it. We have a freebie bin you can add to and also take from.
- If you're running behind (28 traffic can be a PIA....), pull over, and text me 724-226-3939. We'll pack up a veggie bag for you.
- You're eating seasonally. So if you don't like something, it'll take a couple weeks, but we'll move on to new and exciting crops.
- The best advice for keeping up with your CSA - Chop n' Chill! Rinse, chop, and store your veggies (usually in the fridge) right when you get home. You're more likely to use those greens in a stir fry or salad if they are ready to go!
- Take time to visit the barnyard, walk out to the veggie fields, swap recipes with other farm friends, or take a nap in the hammock!

Save the Dates:

June 20th - 4:00 - 10:00 pm. Summer Solstice Bonfire. Community potluck picnic and bonfire. Come and celebrate the longest day of the year!

July 4th: 4:00 - 10:00 pm. We're hosting a Community Powered BYO Fireworks Party. Collectively we'll have a BLAST!

September 26th: 4:00 - 10:00 pm. Fall Fest - BYO Apples. We'll have a community apple pressing and enjoy freshly pressed c***r, a bon fire, and fall activities.

Art on the farm Dates: Wednesday or Saturdays 3 - 5 pm

Saturday June 13
Wednesday June 17
Saturday July 4
Wednesday July 15
Saturday August 1
Wednesday August 12
Saturday Sept 12
Wednesday Sept 16

Farm Notes:

Join Farm Club!

Learn how to grow food!
Farm Club is growing! And we don't mean just vegetables! More and more people are coming out here to grow food with us! You can start with as little as a 3'x50' plot and join a community of growers who are learning about farming too!

Learn how to preserve food!
Last year, we canned 79 quarts of tomatoes! Everyone saved up their tomato harvest and we had a hands on class on food preservation.

Hang out with new friends!
Farm Club is a Third Space. It's where you can go to cool down, slow down, and get back in touch; when we're all together, hands in the soil, sharing our experiences and knowledge, we're growing the community that we're so quickly losing touch with. Become a part of the Farm Fam!

Plan ahead and place an order for eggs (they sell out fast!) and meats. We'll have your order pulled and ready when you get here. Otherwise - feel free to shop while you're here - a la carte!

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05/29/2026

Hey! The farmers grill is at the Northside market this afternoon! Enjoy a Notorious P.I.G. while you’re sippin’ b**r in the Beergarten!

05/23/2026

Our latest news and CSA update

I know - It's been a while since you've heard from us! We took a family vacation at the end of April and ever since, we've been catching up! Sitting down at the computer is always an end-of-day (aka late night) activity for me and I need to get back into the rhythm of writing the newsletters again! Keep an eye out for the weekend updates from now on!

Everything is humming along at the farm and there's no current drama to report about - so that's a good thing!

As to be expected, we're just busy with farming, planting, fixing, parenting, marketing, book keeping, house keeping, landscaping, repairing, installing, implementing, initiating, and contemplating..... (among other things!)

We'll open up the CSA doors on Wednesday, June 10th 3 - 7 and Saturday, June 13th 11 am - 7 pm.

If you've signed up for a half share - I'll send you an email letting you know which day is your first pick up day - the first or second week of our CSA. (Even/Odd) - keep an eye out for that email.

Along with our farm fresh veggies, we'll also have our frozen pastured pork, homemade jams, jellies, and canned goods, fresh made chocolate chip cookies, and local maple syrup and honey. Once a month - we'll fire up the pizza oven and have farm fresh pizza during CSA pick up too!

Make sure to take time to visit the barn yard, venture out to the veggie fields, and spend a little time in the sunshine and fresh air!

Save the Dates:
June 20th - 4:00 - 10:00 pm. Summer Solstice Bonfire. Community potluck picnic and bonfire. Come and celebrate the longest day of the year!

July 4th: 4:00 - 10:00 pm. We're hosting a Community Powered BYO Fireworks Party. Collectively we'll have a BLAST!

September 26th: 4:00 - 10:00 pm. Fall Fest - BYO Apples. We'll have a community apple pressing and enjoy freshly pressed c***r, a bon fire, and fall activities.

We still have a few spaces left in our CSA - it's not too late to sign up!

Field Notes:

The fields look good, but were set back a bit with that terribly cool weather in the beginning of May. We don't do a ton of tractor farming anymore, so getting into the fields to prepare and plant crops isn't as stressful and dependent on the weather (heavy tractors compact the soil). More so, we keep the spring fields covered with a tarp until we're ready to plant. Tarps help to keep the w**d pressure down, and the field at an almost-ready-to-go stage for the early planting.

We just put the squash and cucumbers into the ground today, along with the intention of planting the tomatoes and peppers too. A quick perusal of the forecast doesn't bode well for the next week - low to mid forties at night will slow growth and stress out the nightshades. We'll keep them cozy in the greenhouse for another week, give them an extra boost of fish fertilizer, and then plant them in the fields when it warms up a bit.

The sows are farrowing and starting to have liters of piglets! The sows are so good about finding a remote corner of the pasture, collecting straw and grass, and making a cozy nest. They have the choice to bunk up in the shelter of the barn - but prefer the privacy of a remote location.... one where we have to schlep the feed and water alllll the way out to their nest. But - the piglets always do better when there's not 10 other 400 lb pigs nosing around the nest, so we'll continue to schlep!

Need a reason to spend more time outdoors? Curious about how to grow food?

There's multiple ways to scratch that itch!
- Work share! Join us on Wednesday or Saturday mornings (9am - 1pm) and help with harvest, planting and w**ding - and go home with a freshly harvested CSA share! Just email [email protected] and let me know you're coming out.
- Farm Club!! Grow your own veggies. You can start with just a single 3'x50' row. We'll coach you through all you need to know to start growing food.

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04/09/2026

Our latest news

We're only 9 days into April - but this month has felt like a whirlwind! We had some wind damage at the end of March, which took the plastic off of our high tunnels, blew slate shingles off the barn, and lifted the roof up on the purple garage by the road. Excitement abounds! We're had a first ever insurance claim! (knock on wood).

Because of the wind damage - the whole greenhouse system has gotten an overhaul. Fresh plastic on the greenhouse (2 layers) and the old plastic moved down the line. The "pig tunnel" got the new (old) layer of plastic and a new gutter system! That'll help with water harvest and allow us to water the pigs with fresh rain water!

We'll start back at the farmers markets in May - so keep an eye out for the Farmers Grill! CSA starts up in June, and the Garden Share begins next week!! Can't wait to see you all soon!

Action Items! Time to join up!

Shop Online for April 15th pick up!
Ok. We're up to our elbows in eggs! Those chickens are thrilled that the weather is warming, and they can stretch their legs! They've taken their job of egg production seriously and that means you need to seriously eat more eggs! We also have a good selection of meats in the freezer. We're restocked in just about everything - just before the Markets start back up in May.

Sign up for CSA
Ready to lock in your food prices for the whole growing season? Want your family to eat fresh and healthy foods? Like knowing where your food comes from? It's not too late to join our CSA! The best way to get access to fresh and local food is to join a CSA and commit to eating fresh-from-the-farm food for 20 weeks. Typically we start up in the beginning of June and run through the end of October. Right now, we're busy planting seeds in the basement, greenhouse and high tunnels - and the fields have just about dried out enough to get more crops in the ground! The sooner you join the CSA - the better we can adjust our field plans and grow the right amount of food for the right amount of farm members.

Sign up for Farm Club
Sometimes we need a reason to get out and get dirty! Farm club is a great way to commit to growing food with a community of gardeners at our farm. Put down the devices, grab your gloves, and get ready to work on the dirt! With Farm Club, you can grow as little as a 3 feet x 50 feet bed - and just focus on the foods you and your family love to eat or are curious how they grow. Come out as little* or as frequently as you like and learn to grow food with us!
(*"a farmer's footprints are the best fertilizer" - the more you visit your garden plot the better things will grow!)

Sign up for Garden Share
Oftentimes home gardeners don't maximize their growing time-frame and miss out on growing and harvesting crops on the tail ends of the season. With Garden Share - we give you a monthly distribution of seedlings and the guidance on how and when to plant different crops throughout the whole year!

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