Mountain Bounty Farm News 

Dear Farm Friends,

This week’s farmer profile: Abby Nash, 30, a deeply experienced and committed farmer from Massachusetts, who started as our Harvest Manager in 2023.

How did you get into farming?

In college I started getting interested in the environment and the relationship between agriculture and climate change. I spent a summer on a farm and then I was like, well, I want to do this for a long time. So I started farming in 2014 or 2015 and I’ve been doing it ever since. I worked on smaller farms in New Hampshire and Maine and then a larger farm in Western Massachusetts. Two years ago I was looking for a change and my friend sent me your job posting. I liked that Mountain Bounty is a little smaller scale, It seemed like people stayed to work here for a long time which told me there is something good about this farm. I took a risk and moved out here, and so far, so good. 

I really like the hard work and using my body and being tired at the end of the day. And in farming, I’ve found a community. I’ve really enjoyed working with people with similar values and similar outlook on life, that’s really important. And the free vegetables as well!

Tell us about your role at Mountain Bounty 

My position is the harvest manager which means I watch the fields and decide what’s going to be ready to harvest that week and the next, so I can decide what’s going into the boxes. Three days a week I lead the harvest, make sure everything is picked correctly, and in a timely manner. I also support the other managers and lead the crew in other tasks when needed.

What do you see for yourself going forward?

I used to want to own a farm, but I’ve seen how it’s tricky these days trying to make it in farming. So right now I like a managing role on a farm. It challenges me enough, and I want to keep at it till I can’t do it anymore. Farming can be really hard, especially this season with being short staffed and it was over 100 degrees for the last two weeks. I’ve never experienced anything like that before. But I still like it, and there are so many good things about it.

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)

• Lettuce (Mountain Bounty Farm)
• Cherry Tomatoes (Mountain Bounty Farm)
• Green Beans (Mountain Bounty Farm)
• Eggplant/Cucumber (Mountain Bounty Farm)
• Corn (Mountain Bounty Farm)
• Tomatoes (Mountain Bounty Farm)

Fruit Share CSA

(Provided by FROG HOLLOW FARM)

A note about box returns!

There are a few things we ask our members to do so we can continue to reuse the boxes efficiently:

1. Remove the fruit from your boxes immediately so the fruit does not stain the box (plus it keeps longer outside of the plastic shell).
2. Store your Fruit Share box inside until you return it
3. If your box is torn or stained, please do not return it and instead place it in your recycling bin. Both farms are using crew time to manage the box return program, so we'd love to only deal with boxes that can truly be reused.

Thanks for your support!

Box contents:

• Candy Pearl White Nectarines - Frog Hollow Farm
• Flavortop Yellow Nectarines - Frog Hollow Farm
• Suncrest Peaches - Frog Hollow Farm
• Goshen Gold Apricots - Frog Hollow Farm

This Nectarine Crumble recipe (Click here) is summer in a bowl! If you are lucky enough to have some ripe blackberries nearby, feel free to add them in!

Flower Share CSA

Provided by Little Boy Flowers

Fill your home with gorgeous flowers this summer! Each week you will receive a large bouquet filled with top quality blooms including garden roses, dahlias, gladiolus, lilies and more!

Summer Flower Shares begin the first week of August and are now available for signups!

Coffee Share CSA

Provided by Remedy Supply Company

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.

Recipes, storage tips, inspiration and nutrition information:

• Hot weather, paired with Green Beans and Tomatoes in the box, means Niçoise Salad (Click here) is on the menu at our house! You can make this vegetarian version, or add tuna for the more traditional French recipe.

• Corn is coming from the fields this week! This vegan Chilled Corn Soup (Click here) is a play on creamed corn, with a bit of coconut and a hint of spice. Perfect for summer dinner parties looking for something new.

• These juicy Grilled Tomatoes (Click here) are easy to prep and delicious for summertime, with no need to turn on your oven! Sprinkle fresh basil on top if you like.

• Learn how to make Blistered Shishito Peppers (Click here) in a skillet! You'll just need Shishito Peppers, olive oil, and this simple recipe. Appetizers don't get any easier or more fresh.

• This Cabbage Salad with Sundried Tomatoes (Click here) is a tasty way to make a Cabbage salad that isn't your traditional slaw.

info@mountainbountyfarm.com

Mailing Address:

14579 Blind Shady Road, Nevada City, CA 95959

Phone:(530)292-3776