What's Growin'?
The Spring has been slightly wet this year causing a couple crops to drop back a few weeks, but no bother as our best friend Gus is coming in right on time. (See article below for a recipe and more info on asparagus.) Listed here are items fresh from the fields, as well as products available all season long. Please check out the websites of farms for more details on products and times available; as well as our Online Farm Guide which now has close to 400 Southeastern MA growers/food producers and buyers listed - all supporting local!
The farms and businesses listed below are members of SEMAP's Buy Fresh, Buy Local Campaign and Business-to-Business Network. For complete information on these local producers and MANY MORE check out our Online Farm Guide: www.semaponline.org
Examples of products available this week: (Lots more growing!! Check ONLINE FARM GUIDE!)
Asparagus
Alderbrook Farm Cooks Valley Farm Four Town Farm Ward's Berry Farm Dartmouth, Ma. Wrentham, Ma. Seekonk, Ma. Sharon, Ma. www.cooksvalleyfarm.com www.fourtownfarm.com
Cranberries Early Greens & Lettuce Tihonet Village Market Eva's Garden (Cert. Organic) Cape Abilities Farm Wareham, Ma. S. Dartmouth, Ma. Dennis, Ma. www.admakepeace.com www.capeabilities.org
Greens (cont'd) Cooks Valley Farm Coonamessett Farm Four Town Farm Wrentham, Ma. E. Falmouth, Ma. Seekonk, Ma. www.cooksvalleyfarm.com www.coonamessettfarm.com www.fourtownfarm.com
Greens (cont'd)
Kettle Pond Farm Lucky Field Organics Prospect Hill Farm Berkley, Ma. Rochester, Ma. Plympton, Ma. www.kettlepondfarm.com www.luckyfieldorganics.com
Honey
Dufort Farm Hana's Honey Wishing Stone Farm (Cert. Organic)
Rehoboth, Ma. Westport, Ma. Little Compton, RI
www.dufortfarms.com lucytabit@aol.com www.wisthingstonefarm.com
Potatoes Aquaponic Tilapia
Maplewood Farm Sampson Farms E.&T. Farms
Portsmouth, RI Westport, Ma. West Barnstable, Ma.
www.eandtfarmsinc.com
Shellfish (Oysters & Clams) Smoked Fish, Dips & Pates!
Barnstable Seafarms Nantucket Wild Gourmet & Smokehouse
Barnstable, Ma. Chatham, Ma.
www.barnstableseafarms.com www.nantucketwildgourmet.com
Eggs
Silverbrook Farm Quansett Gardens Wishing Stong Farm (Cert. Organic) Dartmouth, Ma. Dartmouth, Ma. Little Compton, RI www.silverbrookdartmouth.com www.wishingstonefarm.com
Artisanal Cheeses Pork & Beef Shy Brothers Farm Dufort Farms Westport, Ma. Rehoboth, Ma. www.shybrothersfarm.com www.dufortfarms.com
Raw Milk Bettencourt Dairy Oake Knoll Ayrshires Paskamansett Dairy Rehoboth, Ma. Foxborough, Ma. Dartmouth, Ma.
terri_lawton@yahoo.com
Baked Goods (and so much more!) Gourmet Cookies (Mmmm!)
The Artisan Bakery, LLC Ever So Humble Pies Kayak Cookies Rochester, Ma. E. Walpole, Ma. Cummaquid, Ma. www.theartisankitchen.com www.eversohumble.com www.saltyoats.com
Flowers, Vegetable Plants & Nursery Items
Avant Gardens Bull Frog Acres C.N. Smith Farm Dartmouth, Ma. West Wareham, Ma. East Bridgewater, Ma.
www.avantgardensne.com www.cnsmithfarminc.com
Flowers & Plants (cont'd) In the Weeds Flower Farm Lanzoni's Nessralla's Brewster, Ma. Acushnet, Ma. Marshfield, Ma.
Flowers & Plants (cont'd) Oakdale Farm Rehoboth Nurseries, Inc. Sauchuck Farm Rehoboth, Ma. Rehoboth, Ma. Plympton, Ma. www.oakdalefarms.com www.sauchukfarm.net
Flowers & Plants (cont'd) Tranquil Lake Nursery Ward's Berry Farm Wishing Stong Farm (Cert. Organic) Rehoboth, Ma. Sharon, Ma. Little Compton, RI www.tranquil-lake.com www.wishingstonefarm.com
Herbs
Lazy Daze Lavender Fields Maplewood Farm NorthStar Farm
Middleboro, Ma. Portsmouth, RI Westport, Ma. www.lazydazelavenderfields.com
Jams & Jellies (made w/ local fruit!!) The Chatham Jam & Jelly Shop Tripp Farm (Cert. Organic) Chatham, Ma. Westport, Ma. www.thechathamjamandjellyshop.com
Beer
Buzzards Bay Brewery Cape Cod Beer
Westport, Ma. Hyannis, Ma.
www.buzzardsbrew.com www.capecodbeer.com
Wine
Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery Running Brook Vineyards
Westport, Ma. North Dartmouth, Ma.
www.westportrivers.com www.runningbrookwine.com
Non-Edible Earth Friendly Products:
Earth Sisters Herbal Products Great to Be Green, Inc.
Rochester, Ma. Swansea, Ma. www.earthsistersherbals.com www.greattobegreen.com
Soil, Compost, etc.
Avant Gardens CN Smith Farm Rehoboth Nurseries, Inc.
Dartmouth, Ma. East Bridgewater, Ma. Rehoboth, Ma.
www.avantgardensne.com www.cnsmithfarminc.com
Please Remember....
For complete information on all these farms (and MANY others),
plus MORE produce in season, check out our Online Farm Guide at www.semaponline.org
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Pick of the Crop: Local Asparagus Ushers in the Spring
Eating
seasonally and locally is one of the best ways to ensure that you and
your family are doing what is healthy for the environment and for you.
Usher in the spring with tender sprigs of asparagus, a perennial crop
that is harvested by hand when it reaches six to twelve inches. Buying
locally grown asparagus in the coming weeks will support the farmers
who grew it, and in turn help to reduce the amount of gas that it would
otherwise take for asparagus to reach your local supermarket. The
asparagus will be fresher and taste fresher, as well. Asparagus is
rich in nutrients and high in fiber. It also contains a significant
amount of folic acid, which helps to prevent liver disease. Asparagus
can be prepared many ways. Each spear will break naturally when bent
gently, separating the fibrous lower portion from the sweeter, tender
top. Try it grilled, steamed, or boiled. Cook until tender (less than
five minutes), and season with salt and pepper.
Local Asparagus with Garlic Infused Oil and Fresh Lemon Juice
Ingredients:
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 bunch local asparagus
˝ lemon, seeds removed
salt and pepper
1. Rinse the asparagus with cold water, and bend each sprig gently until it breaks naturally. Discard the bottoms.
2. Heat a sauté pan large enough to hold all of the asparagus. Add the
olive oil and the crushed clove of garlic. Once the olive oil becomes
fragrant with garlic, add the asparagus. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook, moving the sprigs every so often, until asparagus is tender and
begins to look slightly caramel in color.
3. Carefully remove the sprigs from the pan with tongs, and sprinkle lightly with fresh squeezed lemon juice.
- Jenn O'Connell
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Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs)
Sign up! Shares are filling up fast, so contact your local grower soon...
What is a CSA?
Community
Supported Agriculture is a practice where members of the community pay
an annual membership fee to help cover the production costs of a farm.
In turn, members receive a wide variety of in-season foods harvested at
their peak of maturity.
Why Join? (or, Why Buy Local Food?)
- Fresh vegetables are at their peak of maturity = high nutrient value
- Usually picked that day; nutrients are not lost in transportation (usually 3-5 days via truck)
- Buying direct from farm eliminates huge amounts of fuel & other resources used to ship food
- Helps sustain agriculture on local farmland
- Preserves the environment for now and future generations
How Does it Work?
CSA
members pay in advance at the beginning of the season for a share of
the farm's harvest. The members also take on the same risk and rewards
the farmer faces regarding crop failure (disease, drought, freak
freeze). Products varies with each farm and growing season,
and usually includes other items (honey, bread, eggs) when available.
Pick-Up Options:
Most
CSAs have a Pick-Up day where you come to the farm or drop off location
and pick up your share of produce. Others may offer delivery or
alternative means of distribution. Each farm is different, so please
check with your grower.
Check
out the CSAs below who are currently still looking for members - but
act fast - as shares are quickly filling up.
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Kettle Pond Farm - 181 Bay View Ave., Berkley, MA 02779
info@kettlepondfarm.com \ phone: 508-822-6919
General Info:
Shareholders
will receive a weekly supply of freshly picked, organically grown
vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Shares also include a weekly newsletter
covering farm news and events, recipes, nutritional information, and
articles about sustainable agriculture and development. As shareholders
you will also receive the first opportunity to purchase naturally
raised meats from the farm. Space is limited, so shares will be sold on
a first come first serve basis. 2008 shares are nearly sold out.
Share Options: (June through October)
Family Share (approx. 21 weeks) .... $550 (Pick up at Farm)
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Wishing Stone Farm - 25 Shaw Road, Little Compton, RI
ph: (401) 635-4274 www.wishingstonefarm.com skip@wishingstonefarm.com
General Info:
Skip Paul and Liz Peckham have been farming in Rhode Island for over
25 years. Please explore their website and see the range of offerings
from CSA, Farmers Markets, Wholesale;
to their sought after free-range eggs, fresh pickles, pies, fresh scones
and local honey. Their flavorful organic greenhouse tomatoes are
available to their CSA shareholders and loyal customers from our opening
day to our last pickup in December. With over 28 varieties of lettuce,
12 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, fresh peaches, 9 varieties of
eggplant, yellow pole beans and 280 other cultivars, Skip and Liz are looking
forward to bringing the excitement of new tastes and sensations back to
your dinner table. Not to mention the enthusiasm your kids will have
eating vegetables they helped pick out at their 3 CSA pickup sites.
Share Options: (Please see website for a downloadable version of their CSA brochure.)
Providence Location - Debit Card CSA* - Wickenden Street Farmers Market, Tuesdays 2-6PM;
(June 17th till Oct. 28th)
Family Share (20 weeks) .... $600
Single Share (20 weeks) .... $455
*Pick-up is at a farmers market; at checkout the amount you purchase is subtracted from your Wishing Stone Farm account; like a debit card.
Little Compton Pick-up - at farm, Thursdays 2-6:30PM; (June 19th thru Oct. 30th)
Family Share (2-5 ppl.) - (20 weeks) .... $575
Single Share (1-3 ppl.) - (20 weeks) .... $495
Half Share (1 person) - (20 weeks) .... $375
Summer Share (1-3 ppl.) (10 weeks) .... $250 (June 26 - Aug. 28th; 2:30-6PM)
Barrington RI - Ace Hardware on County Road; Wednesdays; June 28th - Oct. 29th; 2-6PM
Box Share (20 weeks) .... $530
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The Farmer's Garden - 140 Davis St., Rehoboth, Ma.
Steve & Tammy Noons ph: 508-889-7632 / 774-930-2422 email: noons140@comcast.net
General Info:
The
Farmer's Garden is a 35 acre farm located in the beautiful country
setting of Rehoboth, Ma. It is owned and operated by Steve and Tammy
Noons. The Noons family has been farming in Rehoboth for generations.
Prior to starting our own farm Steve managed his father's farm for many
years. Steve continues the Noons family tradition and passion for
farming. He has dedicated himself to producing the highest quality and
best tasting vegetables in our community. We welcome everyone to visit
our farm.
Share Options: Starting June 19 and ending late October
Family Share Membership $495
Half Share Membership $295
(Non-refundable Deposit of $100 is required.)
Pick-up Options:
Pick
up at Farm in Rehoboth (day TBA); OR at a drop off spot near
Barrington, Rumford, Providence (TBA depending on geography of members).
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Lucky Field Organics - Rochester, Ma.
Eileen and Weston Lant ph:
508-763-8104
http://www.localharvest.org/csa/M20451
www.luckyfieldorganics.com
General Info:
With very few exceptions, shareholders choose what they want of the
weeks offerings from the farm. You can select from three pick up days
at "The Store" in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. We also offer a "Summer
share" for seasonal residents.
Share Options: June through October
Full Season Shares (June 17 - October 24)
$550 Large
" " $350 Small Share
" " $225 Single Share
Summer Season Shares (July 1 - August 29)
Full Share $300
" " Small Share $200
Pick-Up Options:
Members pick up their shares in our own CSA room and can explore "The Store" at the same time.
How On Earth: The Store
62 Marion Road
Mattapoisett, MA 02739
508-758-1341
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Silverbrook Farm - 592 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747
Andy Pollock ph: 508-991-5185 email: FarmSilverbrook@aol.com
www.silverbrookdartmouth.com
General Info: 4 share options
Our products are organically grown, which means that we do not use
herbicides or pesticides on our crops as many conventional farmers do.
We follow these practices because they are the right thing to do -
for those who work with us, the environment and for the consumer. We
sell some certified organic
vegetables, organically grown vegetables, honey, eggs, poultry, jams,
jellies, pies and some organic fruits. Our farm strives for quality
products, valued employees,
sustainable agriculture and education. We are one of the oldest
operating farms in the Commonwealth and we hope to continue that
longstanding tradition.
Share Options: 4 CSA Locations June through October
Seven farm collaborative providing 20 weeks of produce, fruit, vegetables, breads and other farm products.
1.) Dartmouth Pick-Up Time/Location:
Family Share - - - - $565 Wednesdays from 1 to 6 PM at Silverbrook Farm
Half Share - - - - - -$335 Starts June 18th with the last pickup day on October 29th.
2.) Provincetown Pick-Up Time/Location:
Family Share - - - - $350 Wednesdays after 12PM from June 18th till Oct. 29th
Half Share - - - - - -$580 at the Bradford Natural Market.
3.) Chatham Pick-Up Time/Location:
Family Share - - - - $325 Wednesdays, from 10 AM til 5PM at The Nantucket Wild
Half Share - - - - - -$550 Gourmet & Smokehouse, Chatham, Ma. June 18th-Oct. 29th.
4.) Cambridge Pick-Up Time/Location:
Family Share - - - - $475* Mondays from June 16th till October 27th.
Half Share - - - - - -$700* Your share is delivered to your door by the
(*$150 delivery charge included) New Amsterdam Projects Tricycle Trucks
A family share will feed 3 to 4 people and a half share will feed 1 to 2.
SIgn up: Please go on Silverbrook Farm's website for membership forms or Online Payment.
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Quittacas Farm - 200 Middleboro Rd., East Freetown, Ma.
Gail Camara-Marks ph: 508-916-1089; 508-763-3365
General Info: Our CSA program begins 6/15/08 for 20 weeks. Full Share $400.00, Half
Share $200.00 Shares should be paid in full by 6/1/2008. Discounted
shares $90.00 in advance for $100.00 worth of vegetable at Farm Stand
market price, or $45.00 in advance for $50.00 worth of vegetables at
Farm Stand market price. Pick up days are Wednesdays 1-7PM and
Thursdays 4-7PM. The Freezer Beef Program runs separately. We will
partner 4 families to purchase fresh,hormone free beef. The Beef
Program is $20.00 per week for 25 weeks once we get 4 members willing
to participate. Call for our brochure for additional information.
Share Options: Pick-up Info: Begins June 15th, 2008 - for 20 weeks.
Full Share - - - - - - - - $400 Wednesdays 1-7PM and Thursdays 4-7pm @ farm
Half Share - - - - - - - -$200
Freezer Beef Program $20 per week (25 weeks) - limit 4 families
Discounted Share - - - $90 (in advance for $100 worth of veggies @ Farm Stand market price)
Discounted Share - - - $45 (in advance for $50 worth of veggies @ Farm Stand market price)
*Shares should be paid by June 1st, 2008
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Special thanks to Tammy Noons @ The Farmers Garden for her great CSA pamphlet.
Remember... there are MANY more local growers to visit this Spring - Find them ONLINE! |
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Local Events!
This week's announcements cover the wonderful tastes of local food and beverages, as well as the many great educational programs available this summer. (And of course music makes both better!) Be sure to check out the websites listed below for more information and registration.
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Kettle Pond Educational Programs: (See website for complete list!)
Please contact Angela Possinger at 774-210-0468 or apossinger352@hawks.rwu.edu for more information or to register.
Basket Making - Make a basket from start to finish with Sharon from Hilltop Gardens
Date: Saturday - June 14, 2008--Time: 1 PM - 5 PM -- Cost: $ 25.00
Project Aquatic WILD - Pam Landry of Mass Wildlife will offer an excellent workshop
in using Project Aquatic WILD curriculum materials
Date: Saturday - June 21, 2008 -- Time: 9 AM -- Cost: Donations accepted
Farm Experience - Come learn about sustainable agricultural techniques as the season progresses on a Community Supported Agriculture farm
Date: Sunday afternoons, beginning June 29, 2008 and continuing through August
Time: TBA -- Cost: $6.00 per person per session
Forestry Week - Explore the farm forest through tree ID and much more
Date: June 30-July 2, 2008 [Monday-Wednesday]
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM -- Cost: $20.00 for 3 sessions
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Vegetarian Buffet @ Coonamessett Farm
Friday & Saturday Night of Memorial Day Weekend - 5 TO 8 PM - May 23rd & 24th
If
you're heading to the Cape Memorial Weekend, this is a great place to
stop in and check out with the whole family; and you might as well stay for some dinner and
music!
Live Music Both Nights!
Friday: Amy & Jonathan Larkin will play fiddle & guitarSaturday: The Midnight Travelers will entertain with Cajun, Irish & Appalachian music.
Salads: Field, Potato, Fruit, Carrot Raisin, Chickpea, Seven Bean
Soups: Chili, Vegetable, Corn & Pepper Bisque
Main Dishes: Eggplant Parmigiana, Mixed Vegetable Pot Pie, Roasted Potatoes w/ Rosemary, Honey Glazed Carrots, Macaroni & Cheese Delight
Also: Broccoli & Mushroom Quiche, and Three Cheese Pizza
and
Mixed Grill - Leg of Wild Boar & Pulled Pork BBQ
Price: $16.95/Adult; $8.95/ Kids (ages 5-11)
Coonamessett Farm
277 Hatchville Road, East Falmouth, MA 02536
508-563-2560
www.coonamessettfarm.com
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2008 Beer Dinner!
Four Course Beer Dinner Presented by Bobby Byrne's Pub & Cape Cod BeerWednesday, June 4th at 6:00PM @ Bobby Byrne's Pub, Hyannis, MAThe delicious menu will combine such tasty plates as Maryland Crab Cakes & Clam Cakes drizzled with Lemon Aioli paired perfectly with Cape Cod Summer; OR the Applewood Bacon & Shrimp Skewers lovingly teamed up with Cape Cod IPA. OR how about Caribbean-rubbed tenderloin, Braised Broccoli Raab with gorgonzola & lobster compound butter, stuffed Sweet and Yukon gold Potatoes washed down with Cape Cod Red. This is such a mouth full, you'll have to check out Cape Cod Beer's website for more details!Don't miss out on this great pairing of sea, land and beer!
Admission only $40.00, for sale at all Bobby Byrne's locations and Cape Cod Beer.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Northeast Organic Farming Association's
34th Annual Summer Conference
August 8-10, 2008Keynote Speakers Mark McAfee and Arden AndersenEducational: Over 150 workshops on organic farming, gardening and land care, homesteading, sustainability, nutrition, spirituality, food politics, activism, and more. Special workshops specifically for children and teens. Enlightening keynote speeches on raw milk and sustainable agriculture. Entertaining: Family contra-dance, zydeco, drumming, Old-fashioned Country Fair, live music, farmer's market, games and fun.Economical: Modest registration, inexpensive dorm rooms, and camping and wholesome organic meals.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Soule Homestead Summer Concert Series!
Support local arts, and local agriculture all at the same time!
This year's
concerts will run from July 12th to August
23rd. Open mic nights, Emerging Artist Nights, and GREAT local talent all under one roof. Don't miss a
single performance! Buy a 2008 season's pass for $40. It's like getting one
Saturday night free!
You can Click here
to Soule Homestead's website and download a printable order form. Checks can be mail to: Soule
Homestead 46 Soule
St. Middleboro, MA
Hope to see you there!
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Where ELSE Can I Find Local Products?
SEMAP's Buyer Members in our Business-to-Business Network are local restaurants, schools, and markets. Listed here are 2007 members; they are a group interested in supporting local producers and educating their customers on the many benefits of buying fresh, local products.
Barnstable County, Ma.
If you're looking for a nice dinner, lunch or local market to pick up some snacks, be sure to check out these great businesses.
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