Farmstand Hours through December
Open Daily
8am - 6pm
Closed Mondays
Also visit us at the
Thursdays from 4 - 7
Through October
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CSA Share This Week Includes:
Lettuce
Arugula
Mustard
Radishes
Peppers
Eggplant
Winter Squash
Brussel Sprouts
Pick Your Own
Herbs
(a few stems of each)
String Beans
located in the front field
Raspberries!
located behind Farmer Andrew's house
Flower Share
Check board
Distribution subject to change based on availability
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Upcoming Events:
CSA and Farm Community Pot Luck Saturday, November 7th at 6:00pm in the Farmstand
We are thrilled to bring back the pot luck here at the farm. Share your favorite recipe with fellow CSA members. We will also be hosting a slide show of farm photos taken by Paul Cary Goldberg.
Community Events:
Fall Film Series
@ the Hamilton Wenham Library
Presented by Hamilton Wenham GREEN
Consuming Kids
Wednesday, October 21st at 7:00pm. Location: The Hamilton Wenham Library.
Join Hamilton Wenham GREEN for this critically-acclaimed look at the pervasive and pernicious effects of children's advertising on the health and well-being of kids. Walking down store aisles will never be the same. Josh Golin, Associate Director of the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, will facilitate a discussion following the film.
Click here to see the movie trailer
Take a Stand in the Sand: International Day of Climate Action
October 24th at 1:00pm. Location: Crane's Beach.
Send a message to Massachusetts representatives and the global community that we need bold climate change legislation to protect our planet and the local places that we care for. Click here for more information
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| Farmer Andrew's Update
 I can't believe snow has already fallen on the farm. When I went to bed last night there was about an inch of snow on the fields. Thankfully, our CSA model has provided us with dedicated and supportive customers. Other farmers are not so lucky.
Even with all this crazy weather, we still have tons of leeks, Brussels Sprouts, Beets, Arugula, Carrots, and greens to harvest. Potatoes and Onions are done for the year. Given the growing conditions, I'm happy we had them for so long.
 Once again, thanks to the Nolan family for helping harvest out all the peppers before the killing frost. Lisa Miksenas, Bill Miksenas, Justin Miksenas (age 9), Hannah Miksenas (age 11), Bill Nolan Sr & Joyce Nolan.
Also, please consider ordering your turkey and pies through us for Thanksgiving. There is more information in the farmstand. Winter shares begin very soon, and there is still time to sign up for the first 15-week session which begins November 1st. |
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Green Meadows Farm Harvest Festival
 Thankfully, the weather held out for us and we had a beautiful day for our annual Harvest Festival at the farm. The turnout was excellent. Our thanks to Ipswich Clambake for providing the food, to Back Eddy Bluegrass for their wonderful music, and to Funny Farm for the pony rides. We still have some painted pumpkins waiting to be picked up in our greenhouse, so if your child didn't take their's home, please don't forgot to come get it. Congratulations to Christopher Stockwell for winning the children's division of the pie eating contest, and for attempting to win the adult division too. Returning champion Mike Mercier was no match for Christopher though. Mike devoured his large slice of homemade pumpkin pie in only 10 seconds!
Please consider joining us for our pot luck on November 7th at 6pm, where we will have a photo slide show from Paul Cary Goldberg of the work he's done at the farm this season. Bring your favorite dish and share the season's end with us.
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Brussels Sprouts
 From "Asparagus to Zucchini Cookbook":
You may love them or hate them. Perhaps as a child you were forced to face a pile of these funny little cabbages on your plate. You knew you were not going to like them... Well, it's true. Brussels Sprouts, with their mildly pungent, mustard-like aroma and flavor are rarely a favorite in childhood. But do not give up on them. Fresh and well prepared, this vegetable will likely jump to the top of your list. You may be pleasantly surprised to find yourself among the growing ranks of Brussels Sprout enthusiasts.
As their name suggests, Brussels Sprouts were first cultivated in Brussels. Like broccoli, its ancestor grew wild in the low countries of Europe. The Belgians first selected the sprout for its enlarged auxiliary buds, resembling miniature cabbages.
Nutritionally speaking, Brussels Sprouts contain high amounts of vegetable protein and carbohydrates. Along with some other cabbage family vegetables, they are thought to be a digestive stimulant.
They're best if used fresh, but Brussels Sprouts should retain integrity for up to 1 week. They will last longer, but may sacrifice some nutrients and color, and they will increase in odor. For long-term storage, Brussels sprouts may be frozen. Blanch sprouts for 3 - 5 minutes, rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process. Then drain, let dry, and pack into airtight containers, such as zip-lock freezer bags. .
Pan Browned Brussels Sprouts
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2010 Massachusetts Agriculture Calendar
Hot off the press and available in the farmstand is the 2010 Massachusetts Agriculture Calendar. Calendars are $10 each and benefit Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom. Each month features photos taken by amateur photographers at farms across the state. Green Meadows Farm turkeys received an honorable mention for the month of November. Please consider entering your photo for the 2011 calendar. We will send out a notice in the Spring about how to enter your photos and where to send them. It would be great to have Green Meadows Farm on the cover! |
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In the Farmstand: Young Coconuts
 The young coconut is one of the most important fruits within the tropics because of its potassium and mineral rich water. Preferably, the water and meat from young coconuts is used rather than the meat of older coconuts which tends to be very hard. Also, older coconuts typically have less water, if any at all.
Medicinal Value
Besides being highly nutritious, young coconuts have been exceedingly revered as having medicinal qualities for heart, liver and kidney disorders. In fact, the coconut has recently been reported to reduce the viral load of HIV. The coconut is a natural water filter that takes almost 9 months to filter each liter of water. The water travels through many fibers becoming purified where it is stored away, remaining sterile in the nut itself. This coconut water is pure, clear, and is one of the highest sources of electrolytes known to man. Coconut water is identical to human blood plasma which makes it the universal donor. Plasma makes up 55% of human blood. Many lives have been saved in 3rd world countries by the coconut IV.
Look for young coconuts near our eggs in the refrigerated section.
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