Forkful: July 2021 - Week 9

​WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

• Blueberries
• Cauliflower
• Onions
• Sweet Corn
• Cucumbers
• Kale
• Cabbage

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

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WEATHER ALERT
Monday - July 26, 2021
The week is looking pretty good, but keep those umbrellas handy just in case!

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FIELD NOTES

Hazy start to the day!

Another weather change as we move from cool and rainy to hot and humid. This coupled with the smoke from the the wildfires out west reaching the east coast and we're back in the soup again. The air is actually so thick you can smell and almost taste it. Just when you think things can't get any worse for the crew, it's kind of difficult to breathe too.

The good news is we are beginning to dry out from all of the rain that we have received over the last several weeks. They weather we had over the weekend and the warmer temps this week should help things along. To speed up the process we even subsoiled some of the fields so the moisture can sink lower into the ground and it seems to be working.

We lost so many of our crops this season because of weather, but if things stay on track and are consistent, the next settings of vegetables will be ok. On the positive note, our newer setting of broccoli and broccolini are looking great. Sweet corn is coming in fast and furious and we are so thankful for that.

The next time you think about the weather affecting your day, think about it affecting your food and the food supply as well. Climate change is real.

Enjoy the share this week folks!

​Owner Harrison Bardwell

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​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
• Sweet Corn - 1 to 3 days in the refrigerator
• Blueberries - 2 to 4 days on the counter, 1 to 2 weeks, unwashed, in the refrigerator crisper drawer
• Cauliflower - cut florets, 4-7 days in a plastic, refrigerator crisper drawer
• Cucumbers - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life
• Onions - up to 2 weeks, peeled in fridge, several weeks, unpeeled, cool dry place
• Cabbage - up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator crisper drawer

TIP: BLUEBERRIES
Blueberries get their intense blue color from anthocyanins, a type of antioxidant. Blueberries contain different types of antioxidants, which fight the free radicals that cause cell damage. It is believed that blueberries can aid in the fight against cancer, aging, and more.

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​LETS GET COOKING

ALTON BROWN MAKES BLUEBERRY BUCKLE
Food Network | YouTube
We we want to wake up to Alton's Blueberry Buckle every day! 

more recipes:

• Lemon Blueberry Biscuits - Taste of Home
• White Balsamic Blueberry, Corn and Feta Salad - Taste of Home
• Grilled Peach, Onion and Bacon Salad - Food & Wine
• Caramelized Onion Dip - Food & Wine
• Sesame-Ginger Cucumber Salad - Taste of Home
• Cheeseburger Bowl - Taste of Home
• Whole Roasted Stuffed Cauliflower - Food Network
• Roasted Cauliflower Lasagna - Food Network

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​​​​​WHATS GOING ON AT THE FARM

In between the good and bad weather days Abby and Jonathan have been removing plastic from the field, awesome job guys!

After all the bad weather our new setting of broccoli is coming in!

...and the cauliflower too!

Sweet corn is abundant and we're harvesting daily!

The buckwheat cover crop has done it's job and we're incorporating it back into the soil!

Our bunching onions are looking pretty amazing!

Another wholesale order completed and in the books!

Well... what's going on here?

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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

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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. 
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(413) 800-5583
[email protected]