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Forkful: October 2021 - Week 20

10/10/2021

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WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?
  • Lettuce
  • Potatoes
  • Winter Squash
  • Kale
  • Garlic
  • Tomatoes
  • Bok Choi
PICKUP LOCATIONS & TIMES
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​Hatfield Area Members 
​Bardwell Farm
49 Main Street - Hatfield, MA 01038
  • Tuesdays & Fridays
  • 3pm to 6pm
  • Choice selected, curbside pickup & delivery

Center Fresh Chicopee Members
Center Fresh Chicopee Farmers Market
31 Springfield St - Chicopee, MA 01013
  • Thursdays
  • ​1pm to 6pm
  • Pre-prepared tote pickup

WEATHER ALERT
Monday - October 11, 2021
It looks like we may get some rain this week folks, keep those umbrellas handy one more time!

​FIELD NOTES
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Is it too early to say that we can't wait for June? It's week 20 and the last week of the farm share. We're really going to miss you all.

This year has been one for the history books that's for sure. The labor shortage really hurt our day-to-day operations and let me tell you, it was a struggle some days. The rain we have received this past season and the lack of sun the risk certainly out paced the reward in terms of bounty. We lost field after field of crops, but somehow we made it all work. We have hope better growing conditions will prevail in 2022. The great thing about farming is you can always begin again.

We sincerely hope you enjoyed the farm share this year. So much of ourselves go into each and every week. You've heard the term, "it takes a village" and that my friend is the truth.

I want you to know our farm wouldn't be what it is today without your wonderful support. A big thank you to our 2021 members, each and every one of you.

See you all next year!

Owner Harrison Bardwell 

WHAT TO USE FIRST​
  • Kale - you want to eat your greens when they are at their darkest color, especially kale, you will always get the maximum benefit
  • Tomatoes - ripe, 1 to 5 days pantry and 5 to 7 refrigerator 
  • Bok Choi - 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
  • ​Lettuce - wash, dry, place in a container with a paper towel on the top and bottom, refrigerate in crisper, 5 to 10 days shelf life  
  • Potatoes - 3 to 5 weeks in the pantry, 3 to 4 months in the refrigerator
  • Winter Squash - 4 to 5 weeks in a cool dry place
  • Garlic - 3 to 5 months in a cool dry place

​DID YOU KNOW: Winter Squash
Winter squash helps you maintain good vision, fight infection and keep your skin healthy because it contains Vitamin A.

​LETS GET COOKING
TOP 10 RECIPES FOR GARLIC LOVERS
Twisted | YouTube

Its time to get your snack on, as today we show you our 10 favorite recipes picked specifically for you garlic lovers out there!

more recipes:
  • Creamy Garlic Pasta - AllRecipes
  • Easy Garlic Kale - AllRecipes
  • Garlicky Bok Choy - Bon Appetit
  • Apple Bok Choy Salad - Epicurious
  • Eggs Baked in Tomatoes - PureWow
  • Easy Tomato Pie - The Pioneer Woman
  • Garlic Parmesan Potatoes with Cream Sauce - Little Broken
  • Gruyere & Thyme Stacked Potatoes - Fork In the Kitchen

WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE FARM
Blue sky over the broccolini field!
We harvested lots and lots of spinach!
We planted the high tunnels for winter growing!
We harvested this beautiful savoy cabbage!
We filled lots of orders!
We hosted the Stockbridge School of Agriculture field trip!
We picked 50 cases of lettuce!
We planted more winter spinach!

CAN'T MAKE YOUR PICKUP DAY?
If you cannot make your pickup day a friend or family member can pick it up for you or for themselves.

Reminder: pickup days cannot be changed, the day that was chosen on the enrollment form will be your day for the 20 weeks of the program

7 DAY SUPPORT
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions, need assistance or want to provide constructive criticism. Also, don’t be afraid to talk with your Bardwell Farm Representative in-person during a pick-up day. You can always contact us by using the links below. 
​
(413) 800-5583
[email protected]
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Forkful: October 2021 - Week 19

10/3/2021

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WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?
  • Peppers​
  • Eggplant
  • Kale
  • Beets
  • Cabbage
  • Broccoli
  • Bok Choy
PICKUP LOCATIONS & TIMES
​
​Hatfield Area Members 
​Bardwell Farm
49 Main Street - Hatfield, MA 01038
  • Tuesdays & Fridays
  • 3pm to 6pm
  • Choice selected, curbside pickup & delivery

Center Fresh Chicopee Members
Center Fresh Chicopee Farmers Market
31 Springfield St - Chicopee, MA 01013
  • Thursdays
  • ​1pm to 6pm
  • Pre-prepared tote pickup

WEATHER ALERT
Monday - October 4, 2021
It looks like we'll be having inclement weather every other day, be sure to have your umbrellas ready folks! 

​FIELD NOTES
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Another 2.5" of precipitation last night and luckily the bulk of it is over. The fields are flooded or oversaturated depending on what part of town you're on and it makes it extremely difficult to grow, harvest, and get the actual product out. This season has been awful and it's one for the history books that's for sure.

On a happy note both high tunnels have been cleared and turned over. We were able to prepare the soil and plant for our winter growing program. The lettuces and kales went in over the weekend and we'll finish the rest at the beginning of the week. Look forward to winter greens and staple vegetables over the holidays.

Some of our fields have already been put to bed for the 2021 season. The month of October goes by so fast because we are closing things down on one side and ramping them up on the other. Before you know it we'll have our first frost and the cold will begin to seep in. So much to do before then. 

Lastly, only 2 weeks left (including this one), for the CSA farm share. Where did the time go! I feel like we just started the season when we were telling you all about it. We're going to miss you guys. We only grow with feedback though. How it went, what you liked, what you didn't like, and if you will be back next year? You can always message us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

​Owner Harrison Bardwell

WHAT TO USE FIRST​
  • Kale - you want to eat your greens when they are at their darkest color, especially kale, you will always get the maximum benefit
  • Beets - with greens 3 to 4 days, greens removed, crisper drawer 2 to 4 weeks
  • Bok Choi - 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
  • Eggplant - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
  • Bell Peppers - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 10 days shelf life​
  • Broccoli - 7 to 14 days, completely dry, plastic bag or air tight container, refrigerator crisper drawer  
  • Cabbage - up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator crisper drawer

​DID YOU KNOW: Beets
The entirety of the beet plant is edible, from the tips of its leaves, down to its long pointed root. Sautéed beet greens anyone?

​LETS GET COOKING
MATT JENNINGS' RED FLANNEL HASH
HuckBerry | YouTube

Our friend and James Beard nominated chef, Matt Jennings, walks us through his rendition of a New England favorite: Red Flannel Hash. Not only is this recipe delicious but it's also easy to make and requires just few long-lasting pantry ingredients.

more recipes:
  • Beet Brownies - Self Proclaimed Foodie
  • Beet Greens - Simply Recipes
  • ​Keto Eggplant Parmesan - Healthy Recipes
  • Szechuan Eggplant - Feasting at Home
  • Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower - AllRecipes
  • Broccoli Chicken Divan - AllRecipes
  • Kale Pasta - New York Times
  • Tuscan Lentil & Kale Soup - A Couple Cooks

WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE FARM
We planted the last of the filed fall brassicas!
Cool morning temperatures and foggy fields for the start of October!
Tomatoes are coming to an end, but we are squeaking few more!
We harvested 80+ cases of broccoli!
We put the 49 Main field to bed for the winter!
We sold lots and lots of apples during Pumpkin Days!
We began selling fall spinach!
We said goodbye to Isaak Sunday, he starts a new job this week! We're going to miss him.

​CAN'T MAKE YOUR PICKUP DAY?
If you cannot make your pickup day a friend or family member can pick it up for you or for themselves.

Reminder: pickup days cannot be changed, the day that was chosen on the enrollment form will be your day for the 20 weeks of the program

7 DAY SUPPORT
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions, need assistance or want to provide constructive criticism. Also, don’t be afraid to talk with your Bardwell Farm Representative in-person during a pick-up day. You can always contact us by using the links below. 
​
(413) 800-5583
[email protected]
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