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Farm Happenings at Root 5 Farm
Fresh Ginger is Here!
Our fresh young ginger is one of the more unique crops we grow here at Root 5 Farm and you may be wondering: "Why does this ginger look different from the brown stuff I buy at the store?"
Because of our short growing season and the impending frost, we harvest our ginger at a tender young1 read more »
Fresh Ginger is Here!
Our fresh young ginger is one of the more unique crops we grow here at Root 5 Farm and you may be wondering: "Why does this ginger look different from the brown stuff I buy at the store?"
Because of our short growing season and the impending frost, we harvest our ginger at a tender young1 read more »
An Ode to Fall Greens
When folks visit the farm this time of year, they're often amazed by how beautiful the greens look since many home gardens have already started their annual decline. It's our job to keep your boxes bountiful through the end of November, so we've planted successions of many different greens (and her1 read more »
An Ode to Fall Greens
When folks visit the farm this time of year, they're often amazed by how beautiful the greens look since many home gardens have already started their annual decline. It's our job to keep your boxes bountiful through the end of November, so we've planted successions of many different greens (and her1 read more »
Amazing Greens!
We're moving swiftly into the season of reds, oranges, and yellows.... but wait! We still have some amazing GREENS to share with you! We've had the surprise of an unusually long string of warm sunny day that feels a far cry from the heavy rains of July and August. Our greens are thriving in this we1 read more »
The Power of Kraut
We're eagerly watching our kraut cabbages size up (they grow to be about 10lbs each!) and soon our certified kitchen will be transformed into our annual kraut-making shred fest! Before we start, we need your help to empty out a few more kraut barrels to make space for the new crop. We're excited to1 read more »
The Sun Shines!
Sunshine and sunflowers are boosting our moods this week. We're feeling a bittersweet mix of joyful and wistful during these transition weeks. As we savor the last of our ripe tomatoes, we're pulling up our beloved cucumber plants to make way for our final successions of cold hardy greens that will1 read more »
The Sun Shines!
The sunshine and sunflowers sure did boost our moods this week. We're feeling a bittersweet mix of joyful and wistful during these transition weeks. As we savor the last of our ripe tomatoes, we're pulling up our beloved cucumber plants to make way for our final successions of cold hardy greens tha1 read more »
In Between Seasons
The new school year has begun, the air is palpably crisper, and the intensity of summertime energy is mellowing. For those torn between lamenting summer’s end and celebrating autumn’s approach, might we suggest eating a lot of peppers, tomatoes, and watermelon? These are the crops of th1 read more »
About the farm
Root 5 Farm is a certified organic vegetable farm located on 38 acres in Fairlee, Vermont, along the Connecticut River. The fertile river bottom soils provide a rich environment for growing over 100 different varieties of vegetables and herbs.
The farm has been certified organic by Vermont Organic Farmers (VOF) since 2006. We are dedicated to growing practices that use a holistic approach to soil fertility, pest control and plant and animal health. We build our soil through crop rotation and cover cropping. We're committed to a healthy workplace, environment, and community, and our products are infused with that attention. You’ll taste the difference!
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The farm has been certified organic by Vermont Organic Farmers (VOF) since 2006. We are dedicated to growing practices that use a holistic approach to soil fertility, pest control and plant and animal health. We build our soil through crop rotation and cover cropping. We're committed to a healthy workplace, environment, and community, and our products are infused with that attention. You’ll taste the difference!