Farmstand Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday
9am - 7pm
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Produce
this week includes...
 Apples, Apriums, Asparagus, Avocados, Bananas, Beets, Broccoli, Carrots, Celery, Chard, Cilantro, Cucumbers, Garlic, Ginger, Grapefruit, Herbs, Kale, Lambsquarters, Leeks, Lemons, Lettuce, Limes, Mesclun, Mushrooms, Onions, Parsley, Pea Greens, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Pineapple
Potatoes, Radishes, Red Peppers, Rhubarb, Shallots, Spinach, Spring Garlic, Strawberries, Tatsoi,Tomatoes, Watermelon, Yams
Pick Your Own:
Thyme, Oregano |
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, June 14th, 10am - 11:30am
Lamb Day at the Farm! Take a hayride to visit our newest little lambs, learn about carding and spinning wool and listen to lamb stories $5 per person. Please sign up at the farmstand.
Week of June 16th - CSA Distribution Begins!
Saturday, July 26th 2:30 - 5pm
Saturday, August 16th, 5pm
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| Farmer Andrew's Update
 Hot days have stressed the crew and the crops. The heat has forced the tatsoi, spinach and arugula to bolt (flower early). Not to worry, the next succession of these greens is ready to harvest so there should be no interruption in the harvest schedule.
Distribution starts next week, for those who missed the orientation, feel free to ask questions. If you have forgotten your pick up day, call our office at 978-468-3720. You may come any time between 9am and 7pm to pick up your produce on the day you've signed up for. You are also welcome to come back any day of the week for pick your own (so if it's raining or extra hot, come back later that week). We only ask that you stick to your chosen pick up day and not switch days. This ensures that we'll have enough produce for everyone signed up for their specific day. If you plan on being out of town, feel free to send a friend or neighbor to pick up your share that week.
Lots of seedlings for sale - including sun gold cherry tomatoes, romas, amish paste, brandywines, striped germans, san marzanos, and many more. We plan on finishing the plant sale by the end of the month.
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Lamb Event Saturday, June 14th at 10am
Please join us for "Lamb Day" at the farm this Saturday, June  14th from 10am - 11:30am. Because of where we keep them, the sheep are not always easy to visit, so this special day is for families to get a close look at our newest little lambs. This year we have several breeds of lambs including Dorset Horned, Southdown, Cheviot (a rare breed from New Zealand and pictured here), and one Border Leicester (like the breed from the movie "Babe")
We'll have spinning and carding demonstrations, hayrides to visit our lambs, stories and even locally produced sweaters for sale. $5 per person. Reservations are requested, sign up at the farmstand.
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Lambsquarters
We are now harvesting some of our own crops including Lambsquarters. The leaves and stems are edible and absolutely delicious, with a flavor that can be compared to spinach or chard with an earthy, mineral rich taste. It's difficult to describe, but if you enjoy leafy greens such as kale, collards, and spinach you'll love lambs quarter and enjoy the change of pace provided by its distinct flavor.
 When cooking lambs quarter the easiest preparation is to simply steam the leaves and stems in a small amount of water until tender. The greens will cook very quickly and turn a dark green color as they shrink down during cooking. The cooked greens are delicious just as they are with no additional seasoning or flavoring necessary. The young leaves and smaller stems can also be eaten raw in salads. Or you can experiment by substituting lambs quarter for spinach or chard in some of your favorite recipes.
It is a good source of Niacin, Folate, Iron, Magnesium and Phosphorus, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Potassium, Copper and Manganese.
Ten Ways to Prepare Lambs Quarters (by JJ Murphy):
1.Raw: Chop young leaves or tips of older plants raw in summer salad or for taco topping.
2. Steamed: Eat lamb's quarters plain or with your favorite dressing.
3. Sautéed: Use olive oil and add onions, garlic or mushrooms.
4. Soup: Pick your favorite hot or cold soup recipe and substitute lamb's quarters for spinach.
5. Quiche: Or even an omelet - this is delicious with eggs and cheese.
6. Lasagna: For those who add spinach to lasagna, lamb's quarters is a real treat.
7. Soufflé: Use lamb's quarters for a memorable dish.
8. Pie: Lamb's quarters makes an excellent spanakopita or Greek spinach pie.
9. Bread: Got a favorite spinach bread recipe? Try it with lamb's quarters.
10. Frozen: Plunge leaves into boiling water, one minute after water reboils, remove, cool and freeze for later use. |
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Mason Jar Soap Pumps
We love these cute Mason Jar Soap Pumps. Use in your kitchen or bathroom for soap or lotion. We can special order "Kiss My Face" soaps and lotions in 1 Gallon sized containers, perfect for refilling your dispenser. The soap is available in Peaches & Cream, Pear, and Olive & Aloe, and the moisturizer comes in Honey & Calendula or Olive & Aloe. Other bulk soaps from Dr. Bronners and Nature's Gate are also available on special order. The soap pumps come with either blue, black or red lids and are just $12.95 each. |
 Chimichurri Steak & Vegetable Sauce
A traditional Argentine compliment to grilled and otherwise prepared meats and vegetables. This rich savory sauce has a zesty, tangy finish and is made with vinegar, herbs and tomatoes produced in the Mendoza Province of Argentina. Use it as a marinade or as a steak sauce. It's produced by Interrupcion, a company that is working to build a sustainable future through responsible consumption, sustainable development, organic farming and fair trade.
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Family Parties and Picnics at the Farm
If you are looking for a large space for a family gathering, graduation party, reunion, or even a company picnic, why not consider holding it at the farm? We have a great tent, picnic tables, a grill, and refrigerated space for all of your food. Our stage has electricity for a band, we can do special order baked goods, and even provide hayrides. Beer and wine can be served with prior notice. | |
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