Mountain Bounty Farm News 

Dear CSA,

Embarking on the annual journey of number-crunching and tax paperwork for the farm (as is typical for this time of year), we discovered something remarkable: in 2023 Mountain Bounty Farm was able to donate over 13,000 pounds of fresh, organic produce to the Interfaith Food Ministry (IFM), a local food bank serving those in need in our community.

Each week a dedicated group of IFM volunteers drives up to our Birchville Farm and carries away our extra Fruits and Veggies to be distributed throughout Nevada County and beyond. By donating our surplus produce to organizations such as the Interfaith Food Ministry, we can actively combat food waste and ensure that nutritious food reaches those in need in our community, fostering a more sustainable and equitable food system.

Additionally, we were able to extend our support to an myriad of other organizations this year, including donating our compost for the animals at the Center for Animal Protection and Education (CAPE) sanctuary and contributing box donations to various non-profits and campaigns, such as the California Heritage Indigenous Research Project (CHIRP), the Washoe County Search and Rescue Hasty Team, the Mountain Area Preservation Team, Child Advocates of Nevada County, Sierra Friends of Tibet, and a host of wonderful school district fundraisers - all aimed at making positive changes in our community.

(Click any of the above names and images to learn more about these wonderful organizations).

Your support, whether through CSA Subscriptions, Farmers Market shopping, or simply spreading the word about the farm, has been crucial in making these donations of local, sustainably grown food possible.

As we move forward, we're committed to continuing this spirit of giving and making a meaningful impact in our community. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey and for helping us support those that are committed to making a difference in our communities!

Enjoy your shares this week!

-Becky and the Mountain Bounty Farm Crew

Due to popular demand, we have added an 8-week Spring Mushroom CSA Share from April 3rd through May 22nd, so you still have the opportunity to eat Grass Valley Mushrooms' amazing Lions Mane, Oyster Mushrooms and other delicious fungi. Sign up today! Spots are limited! This will again be a traditional CSA, with no holds or rollover credits.

Please do not grab a bag of mushrooms this week unless you have signed up for the Spring Mushroom Share!

Seasonal Flower Shares -

Provided by Little Boy Flowers

The Early Spring Flower CSA offered by our partner farm Little Boy Flowers ends this week

Stay tuned for flower offerings later in the season.

Our Coffee bags have undergone a fun makeover, compliments of the design talents of our Farm Team Member Kyla!

Try our Mountain Bounty personalized coffee blend CSA (both Regular and Decaf) from Remedy Coffee Company in Auburn!

Remedy coffee is made with a focus on quality, by working directly with growers and producers, and small batch-roasting to bring out the natural flavors of the coffee bean. Their coffee is served at local Nevada City haunts such as Three Forks and Briar Patch.

We are thrilled to offer up our own signature coffee; the "Mountain Bounty Blend" as a Weekly or Bi-weekly CSA Subscription.

Farm Box Contents

(Contents are subject to change depending on harvest and weather conditions at Mountain Bounty and our Partner Farms.)

Please check the delivery list at your CSA site and sign your name indicating you have picked up your shares. We deliver exactly what is on the delivery list.

Small Box (Feeds 1-2 people)

• Green Cabbage (Riverdog Farm)
• Radish (Coke Farm)
• Fennel (Pinnacle Farm)
• Red Chard (Riverdog Farm)
• Chives (Riverdog Farm)
• Spring Onions (Full Belly Farm)

Fruit Box - (Provided by FROG HOLLOW FARM and contents subject to substitutions)

**IMPORTANT! The Fruit Share will be taking a seasonal break the weeks of

April 10/11 through May 15/16, with deliveries resuming May 22/23**

Spring Mushroom CSA

(Provided by Grass Valley Mushrooms)

This week will be a bag of Lion’s Mane Mushrooms, locally grown from Grass Valley Mushrooms.

General mushroom cooking instructions: Mushrooms should be cooked for about 15-20 minutes. Sautéing them is what we do most around here! 

Health Benefits of Mushrooms:

Aside from being a low-calorie food, mushrooms have a wide variety of health benefits! They are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, all which are important for our bodies. Some specific ways they have been found to benefit us include: boosting our immune system, lowering blood pressure, assisting with weigh loss, and even reducing the risk of serious diseases like cancer, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease.

They are also an amazing option for plant-based diets, since they have a meaty texture and can absorb flavors extremely well!

Lion’s Mane Mushroom recipe:

Lion’s Mane Mushroom Steaks with Chimichurri — delicious, savory marinated steaks with a refreshing, herby sauce… need we say more?

Crispy Lion’s Mane Mushrooms (click here) — try these crispy pan-fried mushrooms as a fun appetizer or snack! Dip them in your favorite sauce like ketchup or aioli.

Recipes, storage tips, inspiration and nutrition information:

• You can used your Bunched Kohlrabi this week to try this Sautéed Kohlrabi with their greens (click here.) Kohlrabi has a mild flavor and cooks up nicely when pan-fried or roasted. We love when recipes include the greens rather than discard them!

• Did you know that most chard varieties only differ by color? You can use your Red Chard in any recipe that calls for Swiss or Rainbow chard, and the flavor should be the same! This Balsamic Chard recipe (click here) calls for Swiss chard, but you can use your Red Chard. Yum!

• Because of Fennel’s strong anise/licorice flavor, many people either love it or hate it. If you lean away from fennel and typically don’t enjoy it, I encourage you to try this Shaved Fennel Salad (click here.) We also suggest you to add fresh citrus to the salad (see the variations note.)

• Aside from using Chives as a topping or garnish, you can also blend them into butter to make Homemade Chive Butter! (Click here.) This herby spread can be put on toast, potatoes, eggs, you name it. It’s an easy and special item to have on hand!

• Now that the weather is warming up, you may find yourself grilling more often! And what accompanies a BBQ better than some fresh coleslaw? Try using your Green Cabbage and Carrots in this simple Vegan Coleslaw recipe (click here.) If you’re not vegan, you can simply substitute for regular mayo.

Important Dates:

• The Fruit Share will be taking a seasonal break the weeks of April 10/11 through May 15/16, with deliveries resuming May 22/23.
• All shares will be delivered on Wednesday, November 27th for the week of Thanksgiving.
• We will be closed for a Farm Vacation from 12/21/24 through 1/5/25. There will be no deliveries those weeks, as well as no Admin support.

info@mountainbountyfarm.com

Mailing Address:

14579 Blind Shady Road, Nevada City, CA 95959

Phone:(530)292-3776