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Farm Happenings at Root 5 Farm
Embracing change as a source of inspiration
As consumers in a small-scale local food system, we're all more in tune with what's thriving in this particular moment in our particular watershed, and we know that natural systems on an organic farm are constantly changing. One week is cool and rainy and the soil is saturated, the next week is ext1 read more »
Rising Waters
Our hearts are heavy this week as the rains returned to our region on the anniversary of the last big storm to flood crops, take out roads, strand families, and pull even harder at the strings that binds us as a community.
The picture above is the swollen and muddy Connecticut River at flood stage1 read more »
The Dynamic Nature of Farming
This week, we're delighted to offer our abundant and gorgeous scallion crop (we hope you'll load up while the picking is so good), and also to begin bunching fresh carrots and beets!
As consumers in a small-scale local food system, we're all more in tune with what's thriving in this particular mom1 read more »
Celebrating Our Inter-dependence
Thursday is July 4th, Independence Day, and we invite you to also celebrate our interdependence: our sense of mutuality and relationship with each another, with the beings around us who walk, slither, fly and swim; with the land itself. We celebrate the microbes in the soil, the bees1 read more »
Celebrating Our Inter-dependence
Thursday is July 4th, Independence Day, and we invite you to also celebrate our interdependence: our sense of mutuality and relationship with each another, with the beings around us who walk, slither, fly and swim; with the land itself. We celebrate the microbes in the soil, the bees1 read more »
HOT HOT HOT
Summer has arrived and it has been hot, hot, hot! There are plenty of lush greens, crisp cucumbers, and soothing aromatic herbs like basil and oregano in your shares this week to help you and your kitchen stay cool. Dishes like this creamy cucumber salad and garlic scape pesto are quick a1 read more »
Summer Solstice
We had such a wonderful time visiting in person with our first group of CSA members on Wednesday evening. Thank you to all who came and expressed a sincere interest in learning more about where your food comes from and for inspiring us with all of your delicious dishes! If you missed this gathering1 read more »
Summer is Almost Here!
Beautiful heads of lettuce, big bunches of curly kale, and aromatic fresh herbs are in the spotlight this week.
Want to enjoy the benefits of kale's antioxidants, but don't always like it raw? Bon Appétit has an excellent article on making the lightest and crispiest kale chips. Kale is also1 read more »
Lettuce Be Joyful
The warm days and cool nights have been ideal for greens and we have an abundance of beautiful crops right now, like spinach, lettuce mix, arugula, and kale. Though they're usually celebrated as sides, why not try these greens into a fun breakfast dishes like this chickpea, spinach and chorizo1 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!