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Farm Happenings at Root 5 Farm
Farm Update
Many of you have been asking how the farm fared after the storm, thank you for keeping us in your minds and for reaching out. We're so fortunate to be on high ground with sandy soils, we did not experience any flooding in this recent storm event. Our crew is all safe, our fields are drying out, and1 read more »
Summer Heat
We have an abundance of plump zucchini and yellow squash available in your shares this week, and just in time - their high water content alongside fresh cooling herbs like cilantro will help you hydrate and beat the heat in recipes like this zucchini soup with crème fraîche,1 read more »
Soggy but Smilin'
There are some fun new items available for your shares this week! We're excited to announce our first small batch of SriRAWcha, a farm-made version of the popular sriracha hot sauce. It's fermented with a blend of serrano and sweet pepper mash, garlic and raw cane sugar, making it rich in probiotic1 read more »
Growing Abundance
Meet Brendan, wash/pack manager extraordinaire at Root 5 Farm! He's an organizational wiz, shifting from station to station to make sure the harvest is properly cleaned, stored and packed on time for shares each week (and usually singing or humming a tune as he goes!).
This week, you'll see an abun1 read more »
Fruits of our Labor
This week marks the arrival of the summer solstice! This is the time of year that we truly do have the honor of witnessing the fruits of our labors, so please be sure to take your time while customizing, as there is a bountiful selection of produce (and other goodies!) available in your share this1 read more »
In Awe of Greens
The weather has been ideal for greens this past week - warm days, cool nights and just the right amount of rain. We have an abundance of beautiful crops right now, like spinach, kale and lettuce mix, and though they're usually celebrated in salads or as sides, why not try them in fun breakfast dish1 read more »
Heat, Heat, Heat!
We have two special heat-inspired products available for your boxes this week! Our Red Hot Chili Salt adds a bit of spice when sprinkled onto sliced up cucumbers (or baked into brownies!) and also makes a delightful finishing salt to a bloody mary or margarita. Our Garlic Chili Sauce is a bold1 read more »
Heat, Heat, Heat!
In celebration of summertime warmth, we have two special heat-inspired products available for your boxes this week! Our Red Hot Chili Salt adds a bit of spice when sprinkled onto sliced up cucumbers (or baked into brownies!) and also makes a delightful finishing salt to a bloody mary or margar1 read more »
The Coolest of Cucumbers
We officially harvested the first cucumbers of the season! As Laura Marie Neubert writes in her blog, "[Cucumbers] may be 95% water, but they are indeed 100% cool." Much like Ben here (with a slightly different water composition), who is very excited to be standing next to plants that are taller 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!