Happy Summer Solstice

June 20th marks the summer solstice with over 15 hours and 34 minutes of daylight. That’s nearly 7 hours more light than we see on the winter solstice in December, when daylight drops to just 8 hours and 55 minutes. This abundance of sunlight fuels our fields, driving the photosynthesis that powers every leaf, fruit, and flower on the farm. Combined with healthy soils, long days allow our vegetables to grow rapidly, building sugars and nutrients that create the vibrant flavors we enjoy all season. As farmers, light plays an extremley important role in the work we do. We work in rhythm with the sun, knowing these peak daylight hours are precious for setting strong crops before the shorter days of fall arrive. The solstice reminds us how deeply sunlight shapes the growing process and helps nurture a healthy harvest.

Below are some photos of “light” from over the years in all seasons. Hard to capture through a photo, however the idea comes across. We hope you all enjoy the longest day!

Next time you enjoy the bike path by railroad street out towards whitefield, you will notice the fields we lease. The 4 acres are home to new potatoes, more greens, carrots, beets, soon winter squash and pumpkins, and garlic. We spent time there this week harvesting garlic scapes (the garlic flower) whihc are excellent in soups, salads, and make a great pesto. Garlic scapes will be an option this week!

Below, Jav, Jess, and Evrald weeding some beets at the Oxbow.

Zucchini and Roma Tomatoes are thriving in Garden 7. Take a stroll out there at pickup. Enjoy the self guided tour and say hello to our donkeys and goats. We plant in fabric to help keep the weeds at bay.

Pickup
Come anytime between 3 pm and 6 pm to choose your share on the day you chose when you signed up, so either Monday or Thursday.

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

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

 Everyone gets to take a bunch of Kale

Full shares receive an additional 11 choices

Small shares receive an additional 7 choices.

Want some recipe ideas?

CHECK OUT THE CSA RECIPE PAGE!

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


Jeb, Cole, and Tim, made quick work re-decking the flatbed trailer. It is ready to go for another 10 years at least!