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Farmer Kurt’s Field Update June 22, 2024

June 22, 2024 Field Update Howdy folks. Wow was it hot this week! This is not normal by the way — this kind of heat so early in the year. And it’s stressful on the plants when they are still this young. All week long, my focus as been on keeping things watered. Unfortunately, those…
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The Great Tomato Staking – How to Keep Your Tomatoes Healthy and Strong

This week, our crew focused on staking and twining the tomatoes. But what exactly does that mean? Why Staking is Important As tomato plants grow taller, their weight can cause them to fall over. If the tomatoes touch the ground, they become much more susceptible to diseases. To prevent this, we provide the plants with…
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The Difference Between a Male and Female Flower On the Zucchini Plant

Late June means your garden is likely overflowing with summer squash. If you’ve grown zucchini before, you know how prolific these plants can be. One zucchini plant can produce an overwhelming number of zucchinis. Understanding the difference between male and female zucchini flowers can help you manage your garden more effectively. In this guide, we’ll…
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Farmer Kurt’s Field Notes June 15, 2024

Well howdy everyone! It’s the official start to our main season. A big welcome back to all our CSA customers, and another big welcome to all our NEW customers who are with us for the first time. I’ve always said that farming is in my blood. It’s a calling for me, and so it is…
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How Does A CSA Work? (Understanding Community Supported Agriculture)

  In recent years, there has been a growing interest in supporting local agriculture and accessing fresh, seasonal produce directly from farms. One popular way to do this is through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs. But how exactly does a CSA work? Let’s delve into the workings of this innovative farming model and explore its…
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Week 18 CSA Farm Newsletter (October 22-28, 2023)

CSA Newsletter Week 18 October 22-28, 2023    |    “B” Week    |  FINAL WEEK OF CSA CSA Week 18 Box Contents: CARROTS (with tops) ~  (from Wayward Seed Farm) : Remove the green tops as soon as you can, leaving about an inch of stems. Refrigerate these carrots in a plastic bag. You can…
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CSA Farm Newsletter Week 17 (October 15-21, 2023)

CSA Newsletter Week 17 October 15-21, 2023    |    “A” Week   CSA Week 17 Box Contents: CELERY ROOT ~ To store: Store unwashed celeriac in a plastic bag in the refrigerator where it will keep for 6 months! Celeriac leaves can be dried into an excellent seasoning. To prep: Slice off stalks at the…
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Week 16 CSA Farm Newsletter October 8-14, 2023

CSA Newsletter Week 16 October 8-14, 2023    |    “B” Week   CSA Week 16 Box Contents: ROMANESCO ~ Grab the free PDFguide here for this vegetable.This looks like a weird cauliflower, with lime-green, fractal shapes. To store:  Wrap dry, unwashed romanesco loosely in plastic and store it in the refrigerator for up to…
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CSA Farm Newsletter Week 15 (October 1-7, 2023)

Farm Newsletter Week 15 October 1-7, 2023    |    “A” Week What’s in the Box this Week? HEART OF GOLD WINTER SQUASH (2) ~ This winter squash looks like an acorn squash, but with beautiful orange, white, and green markings. Store these on your counter.To prep: To bake, slice in half lengthwise, scoop out…
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CSA Farm Newsletter Week 14 (Sept. 24-30, 2023)

Farm Newsletter Week 14 September 24-30, 2023    |    “B” Week What’s in the Box this Week? HEAD LETTUCE (Crisphead) ~ To store: Store unwashed lettuce in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. To store lettuce that you have already washed and dried with a spinner, place back in a plastic bag with a dry…
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