Farm News!
Brix Bounty Farm Announces Internships
Green Youth Brigade Urban Agriculture Apprenticeship with Brix Bounty Farm
Help urban agriculture grow new roots in New Bedford! Brix Bounty Farm is hiring a seasonal urban agriculture apprentice as part of the planned Green Youth Brigade Summer Job Initiative, coordinated by Northstar Learning Center, Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction (PAACA), and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Office of Campus and Community Sustainability. For full details, please check the Brix Bounty Blog.
Vote for the Norfolk Aggie Dairy Barn!
With
one mouse click each day until May 17 - you can make a difference and
help historically preserve Norfolks Agricultural School's dairy barn!
From April 14 - May 17, 2009, you have the opportunity to cast one vote each day online for the historic places that you care about. At the end of the voting period, the site with the most votes is guaranteed funding from a total of $1 million that American Express will give away to support the preservation of historic places in Greater Boston. WE WANT THAT SITE TO BE NORFOLK AGGIE'S DAIRY BARN! The voting is "American Idol-Like" in its voting process - but you don't have to wait for the results show to see how we are doing! Once you have voted, the results are posted right on the page for you to see. To learn more about our school, click here: www.norfolkaggie.org. To learn more about the project, click here: www.norfolkaggiedairybarn.org
To vote, click here: www.partnersinpreservation.com
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CSAs - Community Supported Agriculture - Shares are going fast!
(Please check out the farm's websites for further details and information!)
Local CSAs! Feel free to contact these growers with further questions.
LUCKY FIELD ORGANICS - Rochester, MA - (508) 763-8104 Sign up online!
Members of a CSA Farm Share Program purchase their food "share" from
the farmer in winter or spring, and receive a supply of freshly picked
vegetables and fruits every week from June to October. Our CSA is also helping us at Lucky Field Organics achieve our main
mission as a farm: to provide food for local people, grown by local
people.
FULL SEASON PROGRAM (6/9 - 10/24):
Full Share $625 (feeds 4); Small Share: $400.00 (feeds 2 adults); Single Share: $225.00 (feeds you)
SUMMER VACATION PROGRAM (6/30 - 9/4):
Full Share: $375.00 ; Small Share: $250.00 ; Flower Share: $150
Pick-up: Three available pick-up days; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday between 2pm and 7pm each week from the store (How On Earth: The Store, 62 Marion Rd., Mattapoisett MA)
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SILVERBROOK FARM - Dartmouth, MA - 508-991-5185 Sign up online!Six farms collaboratively providing 19 weeks of fresh produce, juicy fruits, crunchy vegetables, aromatic herbs, healthy breads, local jams & cheese, and other farm products!
Nine different pick-up locations from including the farm in Dartmouth. (Check website for complete information regarding prices and pickup locations.)
Southcoast:
Dartmouth, MA (Wednesday pickup)
New Bedford, MA (Friday pickup) Closed, watch for opening soon
Boston Area:
Boston City Hall Plaza Farmers Market (Mon. or Wed. pickup)
Cambridge Home or Office Delivery by Metro Pedal Power to Cambridge, Somverville, Watertown and Jamaica Plain (Mondays)
Copley Square Farmers Market (Friday pickup)
Dorchester - Codman Square Farmers Market (Thursday pickup)
Cape Cod:
Chatham, MA (Wednesday pickup)
Provincetown, MA (Wednesday pickup)
Rhode Island:
Providence (East Side)
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FORBIDDEN FRUIT FARM - Darmouth, MA
(508) 990-8837
36 week (approx.) CSA. A weekly choice of superior organic fruits,
vegetable, flowers & more. In addition shares include
member-prepared pantry and frozen foods from April till January. Sells out each year, sign-up soon!
YEAR ROUND SHARES: Family Shares - $1200, includes foods prepared for winter consumption and year round eating. Limited amount of Year Round Single Shares - $675.
New! GARDENER'S SHARE: $750, includes fruit, root crops, early spring and fall greens, corn, and member-prepared foods. Excludes tomatoes, legumes, squash, summer greens, herbs & flowers.
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KETTLE POND FARM - Berkley, MA 508-822-6919; kettlepondfarm@gmail.com
Shareholders
will receive a weekly supply of freshly picked, organically grown
vegetables, herbs, and flowers. development. Space is limited, so
shares will be sold on a first come first serve basis. 2009 shares are
nearly sold out. The
CSA will last approximately 20 weeks, starting in early June. For 2009
we are offering to membership sizes: Full and Partial.
FULL SHARE: Cost: $550 - suitable for 2 avid vegetable lovers
or a moderate veggie loving family of 4.
PARTIAL SHARE: Cost: $300 - suitable for a mild veggie loving family of 4 or a
moderate veggie loving couple.
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ELDREDGE FARM - Brewster-Harwich, MA -
(508) 889-1320
New for 2009! Seasonal fruits and vegetables; fresh eggs and honey
available for an additional cost. Pick up days and times flexible,
please call Jeff Eldredge for more information!
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CAPE COD ORGANIC FARM - Barnstable, MA
Cape Cod Organic Farm, Inc. is owned and operated by J. Timothy Friary
of Barnstable. It has been organic since its inception in 1995 and has
been NOFA certified since 2000. We believe in a sustainable community
and encourage our CSA members to provide 2 working hours per share
every month to experience this.
A $500 summer membership provides a family of four with a weekly box of
vegetables picked as they ripen throughout the season. Box pick-up is
every Thursday from 10-5 at the farm stand and each box is topped with
a pretty bouquet of freshly cut flowers. As of September, each box
will include a dozen farm fresh eggs! The summer CSA season runs from
June 18th - November 19th.
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THE FARMER'S GARDEN - Rehoboth, MA - 508-889-7632 Email: noons140@comcast.net
The Farmer's Garden CSA offers 18 weeks of farm fresh produce! You can count on an interesting selection of familiar and usual vegetables and herbs. On occasion we will also offer Flower, Eggs, Honey, Jams, Pickled items, Baked Goods, and other treats from our Local Community. Our produce is Freshly picked within 24 hours of your Pick-up.
Starting Date: week of June 19, 2009
Pick up days: Thursday's 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM OR Saturday's 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Half Bushel Share Membership: (feeds 2 people) @ $350.00
Full Bushel Share Membership: (feeds 3-5 people) @ 550.00
Free Range Egg Share (18 Weeks): $145.00 (2 dz/wk); $73 (1 dz/wk); $36 (1/2 dz/wk)
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COONAMESSETT FARM- Falmouth MA
Coonamessett
Farm is a twenty-acre farm complete with farmstand and pick-your-own
offered to members only. Visit their website or the farm for more
information on applying for membership.
For the 2009 season you can select one of the following CSA programs:
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18 week ($400), and the 18-week program may also have an additional
week added if weather holds; it is a real deal at less than $22 per
week.
- 12 week ($300) and 8 week ($250) options available as well.
If you are interested, please fill out the CSA application.
The CSA will be limited in membership and closed when filled. Payment:
Half is due when the application is submitted. The remaining half is
due by the starting week of the program.
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What's Growin'?
 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 our ONLINE FARM GUIDE!
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VEGETABLES & FRUITS
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Asparagus Rhubarb
Four Town Farm, Seekonk, Ma. Coonamessett Farm, Falmouth, Ma.
Four Town Farm, Seekonk, Ma.
Salad Greens, Herbs & Lettuce
Coonamessett Farm, Falmouth, Ma. Greenhouse Cucumbers
E&T Farms, Barnstable, Ma. (weekends) Coonamessett Farm, Falmouth, Ma. Eva's Garden, Westport, Ma. (Cert. Organic) Maplewood Farm, Portsmouth, RI Fruit Trees, Vines, & BushesOakdale Farm, Rehoboth, Ma. Tangerini's Farm (Cert. Organic), Millis, Ma.Quittacas Farm, E. Freetown, Ma.
Tangerini's Farm (Cert. Organic), Millis, Ma. Check below as well for markets/farmstands Ward's Berry Farm, Sharon, Ma. thatsell local produce & products!
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Shellfish (Oysters, Littlenecks & Lobster) Aquaponic Tilapia (advance notice required)Barnstable Seafarms, Barnstable, Ma. E.&T. Farms, W. Barnstable, Ma.Chatham Shellfish Company, E. Falmouth, Ma.
Salty Lou's, Sandwich Ma. (Lobsters only) Raw MilkScorton Creek Oysters, W. Barnstable, Ma. Bettencourt Dairy Farm, Rehoboth, Ma. Lyons Brook Farm, Westport, Ma.Grass-Fed Beef / Chicken Oake Knoll Ayrshires, Foxboro, Ma.
Dufort Farm, Rehoboth, Ma. Paskamansett Dairy, Dartmouth, Ma.Quittacas Farm, E. Freetown, Ma.
Artisanal Cheeses
Eggs Narragansett Creamery, Providence, RI
Eldredge Farm, Brewster, Ma. (CSA only) Shy Brothers Farm, Westport, Ma.
Merrylegs Farm, Dartmouth, Ma. (Duck Eggs!)
Merrylegs Farm, Dartmouth, Ma. (Duck Eggs!)
Quansett Gardens, Dartmouth, Ma. (CNG)
Quittacas Farm, E. Freetown, Ma. (& Duck Eggs!)
Silverbrook Farm, Dartmouth, Ma.
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VALUE-ADDED, BAKERY & SPECIALTY ITEMS
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Honey Baked Goods (and so much more!)
E.&T. Farms, W. Barnstable, Ma. The Artisan Bakery, LLC, Rochester, Ma.
Hana's Honey, Westport, Ma. Artisan Swirls Bakery, Kingston, Ma.
Village Farm, Dennisport, Ma. Flour Girls Baking Company, Dartmouth Ma.
Granola / Corn Meal / Oatmeal Jams & Jellies (made w/ local fruit!!)
The Best Damn Granola Co., Dartmouth, Ma. The Chatham Jam & Jelly Shop, Chatham, Ma.Gray's Grist Mill, Westport, Ma. Silverbrook Farm, Dartmouth, Ma.
Mad Hectic Foods, Inc., Dartmouth, Ma. Walters Specialties, Kingston, Ma. Pastas Sauce / Olive Oil Medicinal Tonics
Langdon Farms Pasta Sauce, Marion, Ma. Roots Remedies, NY/Westport
Olio di Melli, Westport, Ma.
All Natural Hand Balms & Yarn/Fiber
Village Farm, Dennisport, Ma.
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FLOWERS & NURSERY ITEMS
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Seedlings / Veggie Starts Potted Herbs, Flowers, Hanging Baskets, etc.
CN Smith Farm, Inc., E. Bridgewater, Ma. CN Smith Farm, Inc., E. Bridgewater, Ma.
Cape Cod Organic Farm, Barnstable (Cert. Organic) Forget-Me-Not, Norwell, Ma.
Eldredge Farm, Brewster, Ma. (call ahead) Lanzoni's, Acushnet, Ma.
Lanzoni's, Acushnet, Ma. Nash Nursery, Carver, Ma.
Nash Nursery, Carver, Ma. Nessralla's, Marshfield, Ma.
Nessralla's, Marshfield, Ma. Oakdale Farm, Rehoboth, Ma.Sunrise Gardens, Plympton, Ma. Sunrise Gardens, Plympton, Ma. Tangerini's Farm (Cert. Organic), Millis, Ma. Compost
Merrylegs Farm, Dartmouth, Ma.
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BEER & WINE
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Beer Wine
Buzzards Bay Brewery, Westport, Ma. Cape Cod Winery, Falmouth, Ma.Cape Cod Beer, Hyannis, Ma. Coastal Vineyards, Dartmouth, Ma.
Running Brook Vineyards, N. Dartmouth, Ma.
Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery, Westport, Ma.
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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Where Else Can I Enjoy Local?
As a part of SEMAP's Buy Fresh Buy Local Campaign, these markets, restaurants, farmstands, and more have made a commitment to supporting local growers and food producers. Be sure to visit them, and try their fantastic fair! Membership is growing every week, so be sure to check back!
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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Local Events!
Also, be sure to scan our Online Farm Guide to look for more ideas on local specialties and events.
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TIHONET MARKET EVENTS - 146 Tihonet Road, Wareham MA 02571 508-295-5437
SPRING OPEN HOUSE - GET READY FOR MOM'S DAY - May 9th, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Free Flowers for Mom, Free Crafts for Kids, Raffle, Ice Cream, and more!
Stop by the Tihonet Village Market on Saturday to meet some of our artists, authors and friends. Read some of the local entries in our "My Mom's the Best" contest and vote for your favorite. It's the perfect day to shop for or with mom! All Mom's will receive a free flower! Enjoy samples of our great specialty food products, cheeses, our fresh baked breads, desserts and much more! Visit www.tihonetvillagemarket.com for more detail and for Mom Specials.
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DARTMOUTH CELEBRATES - Celebrate all things Deliciously Dartmouth!
Saturday, May 16th @ the Dartmouth Grange & other locations, 10am - 4:00pm
Visit the Dartmouth Grange to experience the best of Dartmouth past and present! History buffs and curious kids alike will enjoy all the interesting exhibit and demonstrations, including spinning demonstation, period dress, open fire cooking, Militia demonstrations, and more! PLUS there will belive music and local foods at the Grange's Farmers Market, kids activities, and all the animals to watch and learn about @ Alderbrook Farm. Contact the Dartmouth Grange at info@dartmouthgrange.org for more information.
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TASTE OF SOUTHCOAST (3rd ANNUAL) EVENT - Sunday May 17th
Custom House Square, New Bedford, MA - 12:00 - 4:00pm
Live music, great Food, and fun!
This being the third year of the annual event has surprised even the
seasoned Committee members with a larger field of participating
restaurants! On May 17, from 12noon to 4 pm, you can sample and taste
the offerings from 24 area restaurants with a wide variety sure to have
something for everyone. Included with those restaurants is an expanded
offerings of Massachusetts beers and wines. Taste great local offerings from Destination Soups, M&C Cafe, Buzzards Bay Brewery, Westport Winery and more! Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 day of, $5. for children 6-12, free for 5 and
younger. Tickets are available at the DNB office, Citizens Union
Savings Bank, Elaine's Black Whale, TL6 The Gallery, Cardoza's Wine and
Spirits and at many of the participating restaurants.
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BRIX BOUNTY FARM - Know Your Vegetables & Roots Down, New Bedford
858 Tucker Road, Dartmouth, MA / 508.992.1868 / http://brixbounty.blogspot.com/ Upcoming Dates and Topics:
(Know Your Vegetables are held Mondays Nights at Brix Bounty Farm - 6:30 PM)
May 18, 2009 - Weed Control on Organic Farms/Gardens: Stale Bedding, Cultivation Tools, and Mulching
Roots Down - New Bedford series: Check full schedule on Brix Bounty Farm's Blog!
Wednesday, May 13th - Compost, Fish Fertilizers, and Natural Amendments.
This neighborhood workshop will be at 4PM on Wednesday May 13th at the Peaceworks Garden at 22 Maxfield St. in the west end of New Bedford, and is open to everyone.
Roots Down - New Bedford is part of the Safe Soils for Healthy Food Project presented by Brix Bounty Farm and the Rotch-Jones-Duff House&Garden Museum and made possible by the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts - SEEAL Fund.
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PLANTS ONIONS @ TANGERINI'S SPRING STREET FARM - Millis MA
Saturday, May 16th, 9:00am - (508) 376-5024 www.tangerinisfarm.com
Join Laura Tangerini in planting onions on her farm in Millis. Volunteer for a fun morning of agricultural learning and plenty of excercise. More volunteer activities available all season long! Ask Laura for more details - (508) 376-5024
Upcoming Classes @ Tangerini's Spring Street Farm:
CONTAINERS AND WINDOW BOXES - Friday, May 15th , 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.
Learn how to design and plant
beautiful window boxes and containers. Bring your containers and we
will supply the soil and the expertise. The class is FREE and plants
may be purchased at the farm.***
CLASSES ARE FREE! PLEASE EMAIL US IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. DRESS
APPROPRIATE FOR THE GREENHOUSE.
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OCEAN EXPLORIUM EVENTS/TALKS - New Bedford, MA www.oceanexplorium.org
May 9th - Science on a Sphere! - Dive in to these Science on a Sphere® presentations to learn more about the oceans, our Earth, and the planets beyond. Check website for schedules on short presentations on various topics like climate change, food miles, ice melt, water currents, coral science, and many more! Check the website for complete schedule.
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RI SPRINGTIME MARKET - EVERY SATURDAY! 11am - 2pm
Hope Artiste Village, 1005 North Main Street, In Pawtucket, just over the Providence line.
From
holiday wreaths in December to the first asparagus in April, there is a
place for you to get locally grown and produced food, every week, all
winter long. Click here for map & directions!
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