Field Notes:
As snow flurries whirl outside my window, the month of December is undoubtedly upon us. It is hard to believe that we are at the final week of the CSA. As you treasure your final delivery of fresh produce from the College Farm, I invite you to consider the many people involved in ensuring that ample veggies made their way to your kitchen over the last 30 weeks. Great credit is due to Will Nelson in his first year as the College Farm's Vegetable Production Manager. Over the last 10 months, Will has displayed the vigor of a talented farmer. With the help of five stellar apprentices our crops were tended to from seedling to harvest. This core team was supported daily by student workers whose passion and willingness to dive into any task helped lighten the load of day-to-day demands. Without our Packing House Coordinator, Jenn Wolf's expeditious flow in the lower barn, Tuesday pick ups and Friday deliveries would not have gone as smoothly as they have. And behind the scenes support from the Farm's Administrative Assistant, Mary Silva ensured CSA customer satisfaction.
I am proud to be a part of such a dynamic and passionate team. The yearly ebb and flow of apprentices and student workers brings new perspectives to the farm, yet the core of the operation remains rooted in the mission to grow fresh and wholesome food for our community. THANK YOU for being a part of the community that we feed. It is truly an honor to grow food that nourishes each of you. We look forward to another productive season in 2020 and hope that you will experience it with us!
All the best,
jenn
Veggie List:
Beets
Carrots
Lettuce Mix
Lettuce, Green
Lettuce, Red
Potatoes
Onions
Cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Garlic
Winter squash
Fennel
Spinach
Kale
Kohlrabi
Cauliflower
Daikon Radishes
Watermelon Radishes
Black Spanish Radishes
Celeriac
Sweet Potatoes
Turnips
Hakurei Turnips
Parsnips
Brussels Sprouts
Announcements:
Holiday Gift Boxes - Orders are now being accepted!
Farm-made gift boxes are a great way to share a taste of the farm with others! Our products are made with certified organic vegetables and other wholesome ingredients. Gift boxes offer a variety of combinations that promise to satisfy your appetite for seasonal goodness in a jar!
As always, we have our annual favorites ~ Kosher Dill Pickles, 7-Day Sweet Pickles, Pickled Red Beets, Zucchini Pickles, Salsa, and Red Devil Pepper Sauce. We also offer farm-made bars of soap, felted dryer balls and ornaments made with our sheep wool, dried herb packets, and grass-fed beef jerky!
These unique gift boxes are great for the many colleagues, neighbors, family and foodies in your life! We take pride in hand packaging customized boxes and knowing that we are sharing our bounty with your friends, near and far. To order, please fill out our GIFT BOX FORM FORM or email farm@dickinson.edu with your specific requests. Satisfaction guaranteed!
Lamb for Sale
Also, just in time for some special holiday meals, the farm is taking orders for lamb. For a whole lamb you will get approximately 30 - 35 pounds of meat, half lamb approximately 15 - 20 pounds. Lamb is priced at $12 per pound; weighed as finished, packaged product. Each cut will be individually vacuum sealed and frozen. Butchering will be done by Animal Welfare Approved Warrington Meats in Dillsburg, PA on November 6th. And, you can customize the cuts you would like. Processing takes approximately two weeks - finished meat will be available sometime in late November.
Order forms are available - Please email Matt Steiman at steimanm@dickinson.edu
