Community Supported Agriculture
 
In This Issue
Farm Notes
Important Information
In Your Share
Vegisode: Celeriac
Tips and Tricks
Groundwork Share-a-Share
Dracut Pickup Details 

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3:00pm - 7:00pm

Brox Farm Stand
1276 Broadway Road
Dracut, MA
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Farm Notes: Welcome!
 
Joyful spinach soaking up the winter sun
 
Welcome back to all who have been CSA members in seasons past, and to all who are new to our farm. Welcome to the beginning of a feast! A feast of great food.A feast from healthy soils.A feast grown with love.The nutrient dense flavors in our farm's food are so rich that I find cooking them simply is the best way to go. In past years, many have learned how to prepare their shares from other members that they meet while picking up their weekly veggies. Now, members are finding how simple it is to refer to our Vegisodes to learn how to prepare the contents of their share.

On the farm, we have been bouncing back and forth between outside and inside work, depending on the weather. Most of the apples have now been pruned by Sarah. Her careful cuts will ensure enough air and sunlight circulating through the trees to ensure a healthy crop.On days when the weather outside is more frightful we head into the greenhouses, where things are delightful. The new plants are jumping for joy as the days grow warmer and longer.We love to see everyone jump for joy with arrival of the year's first share.

Farmer Dave's 
 
Important Information about your Spring Share: Dracut

 

Gilmar Harvests Lettuce Mix Spring is here! The mild winter this year has resulted in greenhouses that are bursting with heads of lettuce and baby greens. The roots, tubers (carrots, potatoes, celeriac, beets) and apples have been hibernating since December and the snow is melting to allow the fields to awaken. 

 

The spring share differs from the regular season in a few ways, so there's some things you need to know: 

  • Most importantly, the pickup for the spring share is at the Brox Farm Stand at 1276 Broadway Road and not at Farmer Dave's barn on Parker Road. 
     
  • Even though we're already thinking "Spring" we are still in the middle of winter weather.  While we generally have a "rain or shine" policy for pick up, if ice or snow makes traveling unsafe, we will make alternate plans.  Please keep an eye on your newsletter, email and Facebook each week. 
  • The spring shares do not come pre-boxed so be sure to bring a bag with you to the pick-up.  
  • The deadline for Add-on purchases each week is Sunday at 6pm.  Any orders placed after that deadline will be available for pickup the following week.  Orders must be placed online and paid for with a credit or debit card. 

 

Your first pick-up in Dracut will take place on 
Tuesday, March 7th from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
 
If you have any questions contact Rob and he'll be happy to help you out!
   
Thank you for letting us grow for you this spring! 

 
In Your Share: Week 1
 
The following items may make an appearance in your shares this week.  The actual contents of your share may differ based on harvest conditions.  As always Mother Nature ultimately dictates what is available.  
  • Carrots
  • Celeriac
  • Kale
  • Head Lettuce
  • Potatoes
  • Watermelon Radishes
  • Spinach
  • Goldrush Apples
Goldrush are one of our favorite apples. They are also one of the last to mature, being picked in early November. Like a fine wine, we find their flavor improves with time in storage. These apples have been sitting and improving in a traditional apple storage in the basement of a stone foundation building with no refrigeration. Their crispness has lessened but their flavor has grown. Enjoy!
Vegisode of the Week
 
Celeriac- The Root of All Flavor! 
Celeriac- The Root of All Flavor!

Join Stacey and Denise for:
  • Short term and long term storage.
  • How to peel and cut a celeriac.
  • Fun Facts about celeriac.
  • Prepare a salad with grated celeriac and a blood orange vinaigrette.
  • Cube to roast.
  • Spiralize celeriac pan fried into a warm kale salad.
Making the Most of Your Share

 
First time CSA member? Not sure where to start? Here are some resources to help guide you. You may want to bookmark these for reference.

Our Vegisodes TM are fun, informative videos on how to prepare, store, and cook the items in your CSA shares!

Here are a few recommendations to get you started:


You can also follow us on Pinterest for recipes for:
Groundwork Share-a-Share Update
 
Thanks to generous donations by you (CSA members) to the Groundwork Share-A-Shareâ„¢ fund, we were able to subsidize the cost of shares in 2016 for over thirty individuals and families, as well as shares for local food pantries.

Please consider helping us in our efforts to make the CSA accessible to more families by donating to Groundwork Share-A-Share.

 

To learn more about the program,  click here.

 

Thank you all for helping us keep this program going in 2017!  

 
C ontact Us:

Farmer Dave's CSA
437 Parker Road
Dracut, MA 01826

(978) 349-1952
farm@farmerdaves.net