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Farm Happenings at One Straw Farm
Farm Happenings for September 7, 2020
Welcome to week 14 of the CSA season! While we still have several weeks left of tomato and pepper season, now is a great time to think about saving a couple of items for the winter. Peppers are super easy to freeze for the winter - just slice or chop cleaned peppers and toss them in a zip top bag a1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 24, 2020
Huitlacoche, or corn smut, is considered a delicacy in Mexican cuisine but it is also the bane of sweet corn aficionados everywhere. Corn smut is the result of a corn plant getting infected by the pathogenic fungus Ustilago maydis. The fungus attacks all parts of the corn plant and causes1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 20, 2020
Looking for a new idea for watermelon as we get close to the end of melon season? We like making a sweet and savory watermelon salad as a cool, refreshing side dish. We toss chunks of watermelon with mint, feta, and balsamic vinegar and add salt and pepper to taste. The salad is very adaptable - yo1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 17, 2020
Looking for a new idea for melon season? Try a cantaloupe skewer with cantaloupe, basil, mozzarella, and prosciutto. Layer the pieces together and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. We've also enjoyed making a sweet and savory melon salad. You can experiment with a lot of different options but we like1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 10, 2020
We are feeling pretty fortunate this week with the outcome of tropical storm Isaias on Tuesday. We got about 3.5" of rain here on the farm but not too much in the way of winds or crop damage. We have to be extra diligent over the next couple of weeks to look for new pest and bacterial issues in the1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 3, 2020
With the hot weather over the past couple of weeks we are entering the height of melon season. We will have both watermelons and cantaloupe available in your CSA shares this week. The watermelons are "personal sized" - about the size of a bowling ball or slightly smaller. They are red fleshed and s1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 27, 2020
We have another round of sweet corn ready for this week! If you are interested in storing veggies for the winter, corn is a great option. To prep for freezing, par boil full ears of corn and then dunk them in ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cool enough to handle, use a knife to cut the1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 22, 2020
We have the first cherry tomatoes of the season available this week. One of our favorite summer sides is a quick salad of cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and cheese. Make a double batch and the leftovers will be even better for lunch after they marinate overnight. We ha1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 20, 2020
We have the first sweet corn of the season available this week! The corn is very sweet right now and the first corn of the season is always a real treat. Note that we do not have great options for controlling corn borer worms in organic farming so there may be some minor worm damage at the tip of a1 read more »
About the farm
One Straw Farm is a family owned and operated vegetable farm in Northern Baltimore County, Maryland. Lovingly tended by Drew and Joan Norman since 1983. One Straw Farm supplies families, restaurants and wholesalers with the finest produce. The goal of farming is more than simply growing a satiable crop, but also the responsibility of safeguarding the integrity of the land we cultivate. Each week we promise you a provision of sustainable produce with a responsible ecological footprint. We extend our value base into the creation of a strong relationship with our market customers and our members through interaction and communication on a daily basis. From our family to yours, we invite you to enjoy our gorgeous home-grown vegetables either through our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.
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