Farm News!
Silverbrook Farm Harnesses the Wind - Dartmouth, MA
When families visit Silverbrook Farm to pick up their shares of local,
organic produce and fresh eggs, farmer Andrew Pollock hopes they
receive a hands-on education in sustainable agriculture by interacting
with animals, workers and the land where their food is grown without
chemicals...(read more!)
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CSAs - Community Supported Agriculture - Shares are going fast!
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)
New Bedford CSA - New!
Members of our New Bedford CSA receive a boxed CSA share, full of the
seasons freshest "Certified Organic" produce each week. Your pickup
site is the Brooklawn Park Farmer's Market at Ashley Blvd &
Brooklawn St. The Market happens on Mondays from 2:00 PM to 7:00 P.M.
and is attended by various other local vendors to shop from.June 8 to October 19
Full Share: $625.00 - Enough to feed a family of four.
Small Share: $400.00 - Enough to feed a family of two.
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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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KETTLE POND FARM - Berkley, MA 508-822-6919; [email protected]
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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THE FARMER'S GARDEN - Rehoboth, MA - 508-889-7632 Email: [email protected]
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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QUITTACAS FARM - E. Freetown, MA [email protected]
Our
share provides a variety of fresh vegetables grown on the farm, when in
season, each week for a family of 2-4. We have a limited number of
shares available.
The harvest period begins June 1st and continues until October 3rd.
Pick up days are Wednesdays from 1pm - 7pm and Thursdays from 4pm - 7pm.
On occasion, cut flowers and fresh herbs may be included in your weekly pickup.
Full Share = $300.00
Loyalty Discount = $25.00 (for last years members)
Senior Discount = $25.00 (age 60)
We also offer Discounted Shares at our Farm Stand:
$90.00 in advance for $100.00 worth of vegetables at market price.
$45.00 in advance for $50.00 worth of vegetables at market price.
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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.
Oakdale Farm, Rehoboth, Ma. Four Town Farm, Seekonk, Ma. Oakdale Farm, Rehoboth, Ma.
Salad Greens, Herbs & Lettuce
Coonamessett Farm, Falmouth, Ma. Greenhouse Cucumbers
E&T Farms, Barnstable, Ma. (weekends) Coonamessett Farm, Falmouth, Ma. Maplewood Farm, Portsmouth, RI Oakdale Farm, Rehoboth, Ma. TomatoesQuittacas Farm, E. Freetown, Ma. Cape Abilities Farm, Dennis, Ma.Tangerini's Farm, Millis, Ma. Fruit Trees, Vines, & BushesCheck below for more markets/farmstands CN Smith Farm, Inc., E. Bridgewater, Ma.that sell local produce & products! Tangerini's Farm, Millis, Ma.
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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.
Cuttyhunk Shellfish, Inc., Cuttyhunk, Ma. Fin Fish (Smoked!)
Salty Lou's, Sandwich Ma. (Lobsters only) Dave's Cape Cod Smokehouse, Harwich, Ma.Scorton Creek Oysters, W. Barnstable, Ma. Nantucket Wild Gourmet, Chatham, Ma. Grass-Fed Beef / Chicken Raw Milk
Dufort Farm, Rehoboth, Ma. Bettencourt Dairy Farm, Rehoboth, Ma.Quittacas Farm, E. Freetown, Ma. Lyons Brook Farm, Westport, Ma.
Oake Knoll Ayrshires, Foxboro, Ma.
Eggs Paskamansett Dairy, Dartmouth, Ma.
Eldredge Farm, Brewster, Ma. (CSA only)
Merrylegs Farm, Dartmouth, Ma. (Duck Eggs!) Artisanal Cheeses Merrylegs Farm, Dartmouth, Ma. (Duck Eggs!) Narragansett Creamery, Providence, RI
Quansett Gardens, Dartmouth, Ma. (CNG) Shy Brothers Farm, Westport, Ma.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
CN Smith Farm, Inc., E. Bridgewater, Ma. Nash Nursery, Carver, Ma.
Cape Cod Organic Farm, Barnstable (Cert. Organic) Nessralla's Farm, Inc., Marshfield, Ma.
Cape Abilities Farm, Dennis, Ma. Oakdale Farm, Rehoboth, Ma.Checkerberry Farm, Orleans, Ma. Sandwich Agway, Sandwich, Ma.
Eldredge Farm, Brewster, Ma. (call ahead) Sunrise Gardens, Plympton, Ma.
Great Cape Herbs, Brewster, Ma.
Cut Flowers
Perennials, Unusual Plants Country Garden Weddings, Eastham, Ma.
Forget-Me-Not, Norwell, Ma. In the Weeds Flower Farm, Brewster
Tangerini's Farm, 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
Memorial Weekend Specials & New Products!
Get everything you need for the weekend meals including new grill-ready marinaded meats, specialty sides, desserts, fresh flowers, special gifts, and more!
Visit the Tihonet Village Market, open Tues-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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SPECIAL JAZZ EVENT @ CHEZ DUCROT - Plymouth, MA
Special Event Paris Jazz Classics/R&B Night Saturday, May 30, 2009
Chez Ducrot presents an evening of elegant dining and a special encore guest performance by one of Boston's finest talents:
Ron Murphy and Friends.
Enjoy four-course, leisurely dining to the acoustic sounds of jazz
standards and classics, sung by baritone Ron Murphy, accompanied by
Bassist Dave Zox and Pianist Jonathan Singleton. Let the music come to
you & enjoy Ron's rich, honey-toned voice in either of two
personalized one -and -a -half hour performances in the intimate
atmosphere of our bistro room, overlooking the garden. Savor an evening
of elegant dining and music in the ambiance of an upscale Parisian
bistro.
Location: The Home of Philippe & Linda Ducrot, 40 Russell St. Plymouth, MA
Two seatings: 5:30PM - 8:00PM, 8:30PM - 11:00PM both in the Garden Room
Only 24 Seats Available
Reserve Now $65 per person ++
Call for reservations and information
508-747-4148
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OCEAN EXPLORIUM - New Bedford, MA - 508-994-5400
Learn more about the oceans, our Earth, and the planets beyond at the Ocean Explorium. View the earth 3-D on the Science Sphere. New Bedford, MA.
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COASTAL WINE TRAIL KICK-OFF - Sunday June 7th, 2009 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sakonnet Vineyards will host this year's Coastal Wine Trail Kick-off event under one tent on our lawn at our winery in Little Compton, RI. The 8 wineries of the Coastal Wine Trail will all be present promoting the beginning of this year's Passport Season. The area's farmers, finest food providers, cheese makers, bakers, and more will be on hand to sample what they do best as we take in the beautiful setting at the vineyard and the sounds of live music. This is a rain or shine, 21+ event, under the tent and we encourage all to dress comfortably and weather appropriate. Space is very limited and this wine & food event will sell out! Local farmers, caterers, and producers will be offering small samples to taste, as well as an array of locally grown and produced wines and beer. Some vendors and participants will also have items for sale if you're interested in bringing something back home with you. Price $40.00 per person. Advance registration required. Please call 401-635-8486 x116 to purchase tickets.
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WRWA RIVER RUN RACE 2009 - Westport, MA www.wrwa.com
Saturday, June 13, 2009 (rain or shine)
Join WRWA
and Osprey Sea Kayak Adventures for the 6th annual
River Run on the Westport River. The day will start off with
paddlers racing on either a 3.5 mile Family Fun Course or
the 8.5 mile Challenge Course. It will be followed with a
celebration at the Head of Westport with food, children's
games, and awards for the paddlers. For more information and
for registration details click here or call us at (508)636-3016.
Hixbridge Road, Westport.
Start: Hix Bridge Landing, Westport MA Finish: Head of Westport River Enter a 3.5 mile Family Fun Course or an 8.5 mile Challenge Course Challenge runners will face tide and wind issues. Please see website for registration and full details.
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A TASTE OF WESTPORT - Saturday June 20th @ Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery
Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery will host this local wine & food festival under one tent on our lawn at our winery in Westport, MA. Local food, wine and beer will be the focus as we sample what wonderful flavors Westport has to offer. Westport's finest food providers, farmers, cheese makers, bakers, and more will be on hand to sample what they do best as we enjoy the sights at the vineyard and the sounds of live music. This is a rain or shine, 21+ event, under the tent and we encourage all to dress farm casual and weather appropriate. Space is very limited and this small intimate wine & food festival will sell out! Local restaurants, caterers, and producers will be offering small samples to taste, as well as an array of locally grown and produced wines and beer. Some vendors and participants will also have items for sale if you're interested in bringing something back home with you. Tickets are $45 per person. Tickets can be purchased at Westport Rivers or at their Online Store
For more info please call: 508-636-3423 ext.2 or email: [email protected]
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RI SPRINGTIME MARKET - EVERY SATURDAY! 10am - 1pm
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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