Field Notes:
This week on the farm marked the transition of seasons from summer to fall as our student crew completed their final day of work last Friday and began classes this past Monday. The apprentices and farm managers braced for what seemed like a daunting week with all the normal daily harvests and weekly tasks but with way fewer people to complete them (12 crew members down to 5). Luckily for us, some student workers were so excited to start working that they managed to come out for shifts this week, which was appreciated by all. The main focus of the week was our winter squash harvest. We have been harvesting spaghetti squash out of the field for a few weeks now but this week we focused on getting all the other varieties out, which has taken multiple days, very many crates and a whole lot of woman power. Many of these squash have fun names, such as honey nut, sugar dumpling and kabocha. The crew is excited to try all of these new varieties in the coming weeks and we hope you are too! It’s starting to feel like fall on the farm, but we are holding on to every bit of summer as long as we can!
Enjoy!
Kelsey
Announcements:
Don't Want A Good Thing to End?!
We invite CSA members not already signed up for the "CSA Fall Extension" option of our 2019 season to consider the opportunity to extend their weekly supply of fresh vegetables from the Dickinson College Farm! The CSA extension runs six additional weeks (November thru mid-December). Our friends at Harvie have an auto-renew function for CSA programs like ours that offer "extension" options for CSA shares. With this in mind, please note these important details.
- Harvie will auto-renew CSA members not currently signed up for the additional six weeks on October 22nd.
- Payment method is the same as the member used on the first order. Members can update what payment option they'd like to use for the extension. My Profile--Edit Profile--Choose new payment option--Save. If credit card information has changed, please update in the Harvie system.
- Members can change their place of pick up for the extended season if desired. Otherwise, it will remain the same. To change place of pick up, Go to "My Deliveries".
- Members who do not want to be enrolled in the Fall extension MUST opt out of auto renew. Members can do this thru their Harvie account before October 22nd. Go to My Profile --Edit Profile -- toggle off Auto renew --Save.
- If you already signed up for the CSA extension season, no need to do anything!
Please contact farm@dickinson.edu with any questions.
Make A Reservations for the September GATHER Dinner on Saturday, the 21st!
We are excited to share with you our line-up of talented chefs for the upcoming fall semester. We hope that you will consider joining farm staff and students for a unique dining experience that highlights regional ingredients and local culinary talent.
Our first dinner of the fall season will take place on Saturday, September 21st in the Stern Center Great Room on campus with Scott Robinson, Executive Chef of the Allenberry Resort in Boiling Springs.
To learn more about GATHER and Chef Robinson plus the September menu and to make a reservation please click here.
Bulk Tomatoes and Beets For Sale!
While supplies last, bargain-basement prices available to CSA members! Please contact Jenn Halpin for more details and to place an order (halpinj@dickinson.edu).
Pick-Your-Own Flowers Are STILL in Season!
Our pick your own flowers season is winding down at the farm. Our focus now for flower beds is seed saving. You are welcome to peruse the flower beds for a bouquet while blooms last!
