Joining us for the fall CSA is one of the ways to support what we do and help us continue to grow…in all the ways! Thank you!

With the recent 26 degree night here at the farm we have launched into Fall and have spent the last few days beginning to clean up gardens and greenhouses as we continue to prepare for the Fall and winter growing seasons. Lettuce Mix, Radishes, and Spinach are a few of the crops we are still planting inside greenhouses, knowing that despite the shorter daylight hours we may still get harvest.

Summer crops, particularly Cherry Tomatoes continue to thrive and some well placed heaters helped this past weekend to ensure this is the case. Even though we removed 600 plants from GH4 a couple weeks ago, about 300 - 400 pints are being harvested a week in total from GH2, GH9, and GH10.

GH9

GH2

GH10

GH2, GH9, and GH10 cherry tomatoes continue to provide a high quality, bountiful harvest.

Taking tomato plants out of the ground

GH4 cherry tomatoes lasted from the beginning of March 2025 until the first week of September. These 600 plants produced over 2500 pints of cherry tomatoes over the season.

GH4 now with lettuce mix coming up in one bed. Since the photo was taken, two more beds have been direct seeded with lettuce mix and head lettuce is getting a little bit bigger before filling up the other two beds.

As many of you may know an early season crop of cucumbers didn’t quite work out as expected and so we have been focusing on cover cropping to improve the soil. A single row of Pole beans is surround by oats and peas. As we focus on organic matter and fixing nitrogen a crop of beans would be a bonus. We will see what the fall brings for weather and if the cold cold weather holds off.

We welcomed the much needed rain this morning. We all took a deep breathe (the plants too) as rain fell for the first time in weeks and weeks.

We share 809 Brook Road with Woodland Community School. CHILDREN AND PARENTS MAY BE STILL IN AND AROUND THE DRIVEWAY WHEN CSA PICKUP BEGINS, PLEASE BE CAREFUL NAVIGATING THE PARKING LOT.

Pickup
Come anytime between 3 pm and 6 pm on Thursday.

Please bring your own bags or box to gather your choices.

 Remember to contact us in advance if you will be unable to pick up on Thursday, so that we can store your share in our walk-in refrigerator to keep it fresh. You can email or call us to let us know. Thank you to all of those who have already arranged another time to pickup!

Here's what you will find in this weeks share:

When you arrive at the farm, look for the CSA sign straight ahead and to the left.

Jaime will check you in and help you gather your share.

The Fall CSA is a set share chosen by your MSF Farmers. You will receive everything on the “basket” list. We will have a trade box available if you would like to trade one (1) of your items!

Early European settlers quickly adopted it for its rich flavor and ability to store well through the winter. By the 1800s, acorn squash was a familiar sight in U.S. gardens and seed catalogs, its ridged, acorn-like shape making it instantly recognizable. Today it remains a beloved heirloom variety, often roasted or stuffed, and a staple of autumn harvest tables.

Your Farmer, Sam (For Tim, Mikaela, Jeannie, Jim, Evrald, Shawn, Jav, Jeb, Colin, Jaime, Wyatt, Ani, Sophie, Cole, and Jess)