Earth Dance Farm

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

Delivering fresh, local, chemical free food to your neighborhood.
We offer Spring, Summer, Fall and Egg shares.

2020 – Newsletter Week 10

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“What day is it?” “It’s today,” squeaked Piglet. “My favourite Day,” said Pooh.

~Piglet & Winnie the Pooh~

 

Summer Share Box 10 Crop List

  • Sweet Corn – All Shares
  • Squash – All Shares
  • Sweet Onion – All Shares
  • Cone Cabbage – All Shares
  • Radishes – All Shares
  • Bell Peppers – All Shares
  • Beaver Dam Peppers – All Shares
  • Ground Cherries – Flex Shares Only
  • Cucumbers – Full Shares Only
  • Cherry Tomatoes – Full Shares Only
  • Chard – Full Shares Only
  • Basil – Full & Flex Shares

 

Farmer Notes

*The boxes are heavy this week – pick up the boxes from the bottom and do not strain your back
*Sweet onions, mini tomatoes, sweet corn and basil … com’on
*Peppers are in full swing, hot peppers like Hungarian wax, cayenne, jalapeno and habanero are soon to follow
*A month of melons will begin next week with a crisp, sweet Korean melon
*Lots of sweet corn today – grill it, microwave it, blanch and freeze it, or put it in a smoker before cutting and freezing
*Make some slaw or stuff some peppers
*Norland red potatoes coming in the next box
*Is anyone missing lettuce yet?  We will have several different varieties beginning in week 12
*Enjoy these final weeks of summer!

 

Now that we are getting on with summer, I wanted to write a little about our farm gathering that we are having here in a little more than a month from now.  The date is Saturday, Sept. 24th from 3-7.  It is an open house in the sense that you can show up at any time during those hours.  A rough itinerary will be:

*Farm tours on the hour
*A hayride at 5 up and around the farm fields
* Dinner from 4-6 – we will have homemade spaghetti and some bread and salad and ask that you bring a side or dessert to share.  We will have some drinks available, but you are free to bring your own as well.  No dogs please.
*A campfire will be going and lawn games will be available.  Let us know if/how many kids you will be bringing as we may have an organized event for them
This is an event to give you a reason to come visit the farm that grows your produce and a chance to meet some of us farmers.  It gives us a means to say ‘thank you” and to visit with some of you.  We hope that many of you will consider joining us – please rsvp with an email.
Cheers!
~Farmer Norm~

 

Crop of the week – Sweet Corn

You might be wondering why your box is so heavy this week. The answer; Sweet Corn. Even though we did succession planting, a large amount of this crop is ready to go now, and thus is heavily featured in this week’s box. Sweet Corn is similar to field corn, except it has a much higher sugar content. It is important to harvest these while they’re still relatively immature, otherwise the sugar may turn into starch and that sweetness won’t shine through as brightly. This corn is so delicious, you can and should eat it raw right off the cob.

One of the main nutritional benefits of sweet corn is the high amounts of dietary fiber. It is a hardy crop that people enjoy, and is readily available this time of year. My favorite way to eat this sweet corn is to roast it, and make a roasted creamed corn. It’s a delicious side that goes well with anything and could be eaten on its own. You can cut kernels right off the cob and add it to any salad, or power bowl. If you’re feeling adventurous on a hot day, try making sweet corn gazpacho. And of course you can’t go wrong eating grilled or boiled corn on the cob. This sweet corn is a treat, and should be an awesome addition to your meals this week. Enjoy!

– Farmer Dylan

Some Recipes To Try:

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