As farmers, we are acutely aware of the resources required to grow food and distribute it to where it needs to go. We are also in tune with the immense amount of waste that is created throughout this process – including the roughly ⅓ of all food that is lost or wasted each year.
Those of you who have been to our farm may know that we operate a store, the Millstone Farm Market, right across the street from our farm in Sunderland where we sell our own produce and local value-added products. Recently, Millstone Market manager Cory Stafford was highlighted in the Greenfield Recorder for his incredible efforts in partnering with local resident Ben Goldberg to close the “food loop” by turning uneaten produce from the market into nutrient-rich compost.
“It’s the circle of life – veggies come from the dirt and end up back in the dirt,” explains Cory. “We don’t like throwing anything away.” The compost that is created in the process is both used on the farm and is available for purchase at the Millstone Market. “We pride ourselves on our produce, and we want those who grow their own at home to benefit, too.”
You can read the full article here to learn more about this project. Huge shout-out to Cory and Ben for their impactful work in reclaiming these resources that would otherwise be wasted.
THINKING INSIDE THE BOX
Add in or swap out these items when customizing your share:
- Sweet corn
- Green beans
- Romaine lettuce – new!
- Basil
- Collard greens
- Tomatoes
- Green + purple bell peppers, mixed – new!
- Fennel
- Green cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Red Tropea onions, loose
- Summer squash, mixed
- Pizza dough from Rise Above Bakery – available as an extra only; makes one 12” pie
- Cherry tomatoes – available as an extra only!
- BULK #2 tomatoes (20-lb box) – available as an extra only!
- BULK #2 peaches (20-lb box) – available as an extra only!
Fruit of the week: BLUEBERRIES!
Bread of the week: Miche – 100% local whole grain, naturally leavened
Mushrooms of the week: Oyster
*All items listed above are available for swapping as well as purchasing as extras unless noted otherwise*
RECIPES OF THE WEEK
Roasted red onions with butter, honey, and balsamic vinegar
Pizza with cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, and mozzarella
Brown butter blueberry peach crisp
Hungry for more ideas? Check out our recipe archive!
