 The last setting of garlic is now curing in the barn! FIELD NOTES Looks like more heat in our forecast, but the 2.5 inches of rain sure made a difference in the fields. Everything is looking amazing! Peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and eggplant are beginning to come in. Cucumbers, summer squash, and sweet corn are really strong. Melons, specialty tomatoes, hot peppers, and some winter squash are beginning to take shape. Even though the season is still a little behind, I feel like the weather has been with us... so far :) We’ll be catching up plantings and cultivation this week as the soil drys a bit. Crew hydration will be priority the next few days and we'll be looking forward to the cool down at the end of the week. How are your tomato plants doing? Text your photos to (413) 800-5583 or email bardwellfarm@gmail.com, we'd love to see your progress! See you soon :) Owner Harrison Bardwell WHAT TO USE FIRST
NEW THIS WEEK We will be featuring Woodstar Cafe's Honey Oat Bread and will be sampling some with maple butter! Other offerings:
 LETS GET COOKING 3 Easy Ways To Roast Peppers Plus tips for peeling, slicing, and dicing Video allrecipes.com Oven roasted peppers add smoky flavor to your favorites recipes. In this video, you will learn how to roast peppers in the oven under a broiler, on a gas stove using metal tongs, and on an outdoor grill. You will also learn what makes hot peppers hot and discover ways to protect yourself from getting scorched when handling them. You'll also learn tricks for removing the skins, membranes, and seeds. Watch the video until the end to become a pro!
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RAIN ALERT TUESDAY The forecast is calling for rain Tuesday and we will be moving our pickup location indoors. Come up the steps, through the side door and we'll see you inside :)  Our winter crop is looking amazing! FIELD NOTES After the weekend heatwave (and man was it hot) the rain finally arrived and we are excited! There's still lots of harvest and field work to do but it feels great! The crops will love it too and we should see them explode! Not literally of course, but they were thirsty and it will push them along for sure. Tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant are almost to size. We should be harvesting firsts into the coming week. All other crops are holding steady. After all this rain most weeds will germinate and it'll be a mad-dash to catch all of them before they take over. It's looking much cooler this week though which will keep the crew happy and the plants a little less stressed. Really can't believe August is just around the corner. See you soon! Owner Harrison Bardwell WHAT TO USE FIRST
NEW THIS WEEK We will be featuring fresh baked goods from Henion Bakery during pickup hours!
 Golden, soft, and pillowy brioche, an airy French pastry bread that is used for everything from hamburgers to French toast. Toast and pair with your favorite jam or just have a slice by itself , sooo good! LETS GET COOKING
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT What is skyr? Carolyn Brotherton | cooksIllustrated.com In America, skyr is found in the yogurt aisle and is labeled as yogurt. However, if you are lucky enough to visit Iceland, people there will tell you that skyr is not a yogurt at all, but rather a cheese... read more  6 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK 7 DAY SUPPORT
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 Sunset in the high tunnel 1 FIELD NOTES Welcome to WEEK 7 everyone! Can you believe we are halfway through July already, where is the time going? Another week of sunshine in the forecast, but where's the rain? Field conditions are looking dry but we're not too worried yet. We have the ability to irrigate most fields that are under plastic. It is a saving grace for times like these. We will start full production of pickling cucumbers this week with the new seeded varieties coming soon. As our high tunnel tomatoes begin to pick up as we wait for our field tomatoes to turn and produce. Our Long Day Triple Sweet Corn has started to tassel and we are excited to see growth here as well, we just need a little rain to push things along. We are down a tractor this week and it's going to get interesting really quick as production ramps up. It'll be a week of extra running around to get things done with what we have...oh well, life on the farm! Owner Harrison Bardwell WHAT TO USE FIRST
NEW ITEMS ADDED THIS WEEK  This week we will have new scratch bakery products from Woodstar Cafe and dairy items from Mayval Farm!
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RECIPE SPOTLIGHT  Squash Fritters with Basil Butter Jessica N Wood - jessicanood.com A Southern classic, fresh summer squash is combined with onion and cheese and fried in a hot cast iron skillet to make these delicious fritters. Served with softened basil butter, squash fritters are the perfect appetizer or side for your next cookout or fish fry... read more More recipes:
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RAIN ALERT FRIDAY The forecast is possibly calling for rain Friday. If the weather is not in our favor for an outside pickup, we will move to our indoor location.  Everyday is a good day to be on the farm! FIELD NOTES Welcome to WEEK 6 everyone! Our crops thrived in the hot weather last week, but the crew on the other hand was reminded what true heat and humidity felt like. It got pretty toasty in the fields. We tried to get as much work done early to beat the heat. Hydration again was priority one. It looks like the weather will be with us again this week with the exception of Friday and the possibility of thunderboomers. This should push the tomatoes along nicely! Farm life is in full swing harvesting, irrigating and top dressing settings. Can’t believe I’m saying this, but we’re hoping for a little rain to come soon, it’s getting pretty dry out there. The field dust is a little much at times. Installation of well points and electrical continue with our greenhouse projects. We are looking forward to next year when all of these plans come together. Lastly, our long day sweet corn is beginning to tassel and we started pulling garlic, so stay tuned. Enjoy the sunshine and we'll see you Tuesday and Friday :) Owner Harrison Bardwell WHAT TO USE FIRST
MOTHER'S MAPLE MUSTARD & SALSA We just received two new items from our friends in Shelburne Falls! Maple Mustard This full flavored mustard makes an amazing spread, dip base, marinade, and baste. Pairs wonderfully with chicken, pork and salmon. It really shines with barbecue! Salsa This is a new take on traditional salsas. It's created with tomatoes, onions, carrots, jalapeños, cilantro, fresh garlic and a splash of lime juice. It has a definite bite (medium heat) and compliments tortilla chips, your favorite Southwestern dishes and salads!  Preorder online farm store goodies and we'll have it ready when you pickup your farm share. Every purchase supports a local farm!
RECIPE SPOTLIGHT  Recipe & Photo Taste of Home Lemon Blueberry Biscuits "Lemon and blueberries make such a fresh and flavorful combination in all kinds of baked goods, especially these biscuits." -Taste of Home Test Kitchen ...see recipe More recipes:
6 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK ALL BARDWELL FARM GEAR AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER T-shirts, hoodies, tanks, long sleeve tees, and embroidered mesh-back ballcaps are all available for preorder!  As soon as the minimum printing requirement is fulfilled you will be notified when your order will arrive. All merchandise will be available for pickup or can be shipped anywhere in the United States :) 7 DAY SUPPORT
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