{"id":2572,"date":"2008-05-14T03:29:00","date_gmt":"2008-05-14T03:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fairsharefarm.com\/wp2\/week-1-at-the-farm\/"},"modified":"2025-04-21T05:45:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T05:45:29","slug":"week-1-at-the-farm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fairsharefarm.com\/wp2\/week-1-at-the-farm\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 1 At the Farm"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tomorrow morning will be the official start of the CSA season on the farm. <\/span>It\u2019s a time of nervous anticipation at the farm. <\/span>We hope that you all are as ready as we are for the season to be here. <\/span>It\u2019s been a long time coming. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Tomorrow\u2019s harvest crew will initiate our new wash & pack area. <\/span>Not new precisely, but a big improvement over last year\u2019s model. <\/span>Tom outdid himself on the addition to the loafing shed roof, which now extends over the wash area. <\/span>No more need for the temporary canopy we have used for the past five years whose hobbies included sailing across our fields in the wind and dripping water on the workers. <\/span>A table for spraying root crops is going to save a lot of backs and our fabulous apprentice, Jenn Baughman, & I built new tables adding lots of workspace. <\/span>For the entire construction thanks to more CSA member angels, only the nails are new. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Oh we love our new wash area so! <\/span>Especially since it is a bright spot on an otherwise nerve-racking sight at the farm. <\/span>Two out of seven beds of peas rotted , the others only so-so. <\/span>Two out of six beds of potatoes rotted; ditto on the others. <\/span>We\u2019re hoping to plant more potatoes this week. <\/span>Half or more of the broccoli \u2018buttoned up\u2019. <\/span>We\u2019re sending in some of these lovely buttons for you all to see and eat. <\/span>Thankfully the greens and the alliums survived the muck and the cold. <\/span>You will see that this week\u2019s shares are filled with them. <\/span>While the fields are full of crops of which many will undoubtedly produce a bountiful harvest, these first few weeks are going to be a struggle. <\/span>We\u2019ve got loads of lettuce planted, so be prepared to make some salads. <\/span>Meanwhile, we will continue to do our best in keeping our commitment to feeding all of our wonderful member families. <\/span>In four seasons, we\u2019ve had drought, flooding, and pests of all sizes. <\/span>So far we\u2019ve been able to muddle through these events and still have plenty for us all to eat. <\/span>Here\u2019s hoping the trend continues! <\/span>On a positive note, thanks to the chilly spring for the first time ever there is asparagus in the shares. <\/span>Granted its only \u00bc lb. bunches (I recommend eating it raw in your salad), but the cold-induced late start brought its six-week harvest window into the CSA season so that we can all enjoy the crunchy shoots. <\/span>Hoorah!<\/p>\n

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And finally before you head out to pick up your shares, a few points to keep in mind\u2026<\/p>\n

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Fair Share Farm CSA Top Ten List: <\/span>Things for a CSA Member to Remember:<\/o:p><\/u><\/p>\n

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  1. Pick up your fair share. <\/span>For the next 24 weeks you have a date with your food, don\u2019t leave it to rot\u2026 or have it eaten by others, more likely.<\/li>\n
  2. And, perhaps, your other shares. <\/span>Your meat, bread or egg shares come every other week or once a month.<\/li>\n
  3. Bag up your fair share. <\/span>Used plastic grocery bags may be available at distribution, but bring your own bags of your choosing if you can.<\/li>\n
  4. Read about the fair share. <\/span>Look for a new post about the shares and happenings at the farm every Tuesday night for the next 24 weeks.<\/li>\n
  5. Share about the shares. <\/span>Fill out the surveys sent mid and end of season. <\/span>Post a comment on the blog.<\/li>\n
  6. Eat your fair share. <\/span>Check out Tom\u2019s blog for all the yummiest recipes.<\/li>\n
  7. Contribute your fair share. <\/span>Distribution & farm shift schedules are posted on our website. <\/span>All payments due by July 31st<\/sup>, 2008. <\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Preserve your fair share. <\/span>Order extra food from the bulk list, once we have extra\u2026.<\/li>\n
  9. Share your appreciation with the distribution workers and the core. <\/span>Without the diligent efforts of your fellow members, we farmers would be in a real pickle. <\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Celebrate the season\u2019s share. <\/span>Join us at the End of the Season Dinner October 25, 2008 for food, fun and family entertainment. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Until next week,<\/p>\n

    farmer rebecca<\/p>\n

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