View from the Tractor
Wow, what a stunning week it has been. A little rain, plenty of sunshine, and that unmistakable crispness in the air. In the shade, it's wonderfully cool, while in the sun, it warms us up nicely. The sight of the leaves changing colors and this morning, when the clouds cleared, revealing the snow-capped Continental Divide – it's all so quintessentially Colorado! Let's just hope that tonight's forecast of 26 degrees doesn't play any tricks and go even lower. The crops still in the field can handle 26 degrees for a few hours, but anything lower for an extended period could harm even the most frost-hardy crops. So, as we snuggle up in our warm houses, let's think warm thoughts for our crops.
This week, we've really ramped up our efforts for the fall clean-up. We were fortunate to have a few groups of volunteers join us this week to lend a hand. "I love this. It's like a full-body workout," said one of our enthusiastic volunteers. We have a lot of work ahead in the coming weeks, from clearing the fields to dismantling structures and getting everything safely stowed away. Let's not forget about preparing the ground, planting garlic for next year and sowing our cover crop. The work we're doing now lays the groundwork for a successful 2024.
Lastly, we've entered the "stock the pantry" phase of the season. I know that some of our every-other-week members will have their final pick-up this week, while the rest will conclude in one more week. I've added an abundance of extra storage crops to the CSA for this week. This is the perfect time to stock up on anything you might need as we transition into winter.
With deep gratitude,
The Farmers at Kilt Farm
Fruit
It is time to stock up with Colorado Fruit. This week we will have Asian Pears, Bartlett Pears, Fuji, Gala and Honey Crisp apples available in the add on section.
A Special Add- On Sale
As always, we continue to offer Kilt Farm honey, Hazel Dell Mushrooms, Flower Bouquets from the Fresh Herb Co, and a rotating variety of pasta from the wonderful Pastificio. Today I am excited to offer a 20% off sale on the incredibly unique and delicious Colorado-grown whole grain goods from Pueblo Seed & Food Company!
Pueblo Seed & Food Co grows a wide variety of certified organic crops including garlic, pollinated seeds, heritage grains, and legumes. They have been farming for 21 years in Pueblo County Colorado and they always farm with rotational, regenerative, and biodynamic agricultural methods in order to provide the best quality goods to the community.
We have limited amounts available so grab your Colorado-grown and organic treats and spices while you can!
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Pueblo Seed Company's Colorado-grown and organic whole grain white wheat flour, heirloom blue corn flour, grass-fed butter, brown sugar, anise seed, and salt. These cookies are a fun and healthy treat -- Enjoy a sweet snack at work, dip in your coffee in the mornings, or just have one "just because"! 11 cookies per jar. |
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These one-of-a-kind cookies are made with organic whole grain flours (rye and heritage wheat), and brown sugar, as well as almond flour, salt, and vanilla. These are the perfect treats to get that sweet-tooth fix without digging into the candy jar. Great with tea or coffee! 11 cookies per jar. |
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We love garlic around here (who doesn't?). This locally made and dried garlic is the perfect spice to give your fresh-cooked meals a twist. (Tip: We love roasting our Bok Choy and turnips on the skillet with a little garlic and sea salt) |
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Artisan White Corn & Chilé Grits sustainably grown and made with organic heirloom white corn, chilé flakes, and salt. Great as a morning spiced-porridge or as a side dish at dinner! |
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Sustainably grown and all organic whole grain flakes (rye, heritage wheat, barley), currants, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and blue corn flour. This is a farm-favorite breakfast-- You really can't go wrong with heritage grains to start your day off! |
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Thank you for all of your support this year. It has been challenging but knowing we are feeding our community has kept us going all season long.
