This was sent from shareholder Lisa Cohen after Saturday's Arlington share distribution: "When I saw all those amazing apples today, I immediately thought of my 'compost' jelly. :)..." https://sharedharvestcsa.com/applesauce-and…t-pepper-jelly/

The wonderful greens continue, thanks to careful covering during those really cold nights this week--it's been down into the teens F out there.  Freezing temperatures mean sweet kale!  This week we will get our share of the apple cornucopia--a season of plenty--from Cider Hill.  Also, don't forget to look for Jessica and her honey harvest--only … Continue reading Shares are packed and ready to go for this Saturday

A big thank you to Jackie Starr and her creative cooking! She designed a two week menu from her October CSA share. Leek & Kale quiche- sounds delicious! She has provided links to great blogs and recipes and a schedule of when her family ate the meals. Let us know how you are enjoying your … Continue reading Two week menu of meals from our share veggies

This Friday, November 8, 5:30-7:30  Shared Harvest and Picadilly Farm community harvest potluck with Picadilly farmers Bruce and Jenny Wooster.  All are welcome!  Bruce and Jenny will review the farm year at Picadilly.  There will be music from shareholders: singer-songwriter Paul Hatem, and father-son fiddle/guitar duo Chris and Quinn Eastburn. Bring a potluck dish and … Continue reading Harvest Celebration Community Potluck, this Friday!!

FDA Rules may endanger small farms--please comment by Nov 15!  The final Food Safety & Modernization Act rules must consider the small organic farmer, and the proposed rules in their current state could undermine or endanger small scale organic farms.  More information, a consumer letter template, and how to post your own comment online or … Continue reading Comments needed on FDA rules, Freezing fields at Picadilly, Shares tomorrow for Bay End, Canton, JP.

Share contents for Saturday, October 26:Use these within a week or so (or blanche or make a dish for freezing): Lettuce-1 head Bok Choy—1 head of large or 1 bag of baby 2 broccoli or cauliflower Spinach – a bunch or bag Peppers – mostly green Kale—1 bunch—great in soups, grated and marinated for a … Continue reading Saturday’s Share Contents, plus some sweet news from Riverland!

I had a minor epiphany when I realized that I could make the Indian spinach dish saag with almost any greens I had on hand (I don't use bok choy or tat soi, however).  I used the recipe in Yamuni Devi's Indian Vegetarian Cooking that was on my shelf, but substituted mustard and turnip greens … Continue reading Greens galore and more for this Saturday pickup in Arlington

First share pickup is Oct. 26 in Arlington, Nov 2 in Canton, Jp, and Bay End.  We now also have a deep winter share, so you can sign up for 2, 3, 4, or 5 months, depending upon your needs.  Deadline for signup is Oct. 22 for 3 month shares and Nov 10 for 2 … Continue reading Coming Soon!

From Rob and Meghan at Riverland Farm:   The page has turned here on the farm.  We are now in full fledged fall harvest mode. Planting season has all but come to a close and weeding season is right behind it.  Now with our focus narrowed we are able to put our harvesting hats on just … Continue reading Fall has settled in at the farms (farm update from Riverland)

From Riverland Farmers Rob and Meghan: Dear Friends,          The sunshine has been abundant in the last couple of weeks drying out the fields and the farmers.  I remember Dave, who works on the crew, saying at one point this year, "It's amazing what we can accomplish with one sunny day".  It is … Continue reading Vision clearing at Riverland, Update on fall crops