Forkful: September 2021 - Week 17

WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

• Swiss Chard
• Tomatoes
• Parsnips
• Onions
• Sweet Corn
• Winter Squash

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 - September 20, 2021
The end of the week is looking unsettled, be sure to keep your umbrellas handy!

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FIELD NOTES

It's been no surprise what a challenging season it's been and the fall pumpkin crop is no exception. The video above shows why you may see fall ornamentals rise in price everywhere, especially the Pioneer Valley.

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WHAT TO USE FIRST​

• Tomatoes - ripe, 1 to 5 days pantry and 5 to 7 refrigerator  
• Swiss Chard - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
• Parsnips - store unwashed in a cool dark place, wrapped in a paper towel and placed in a plastic bag in crisper drawer, 2 weeks plus shelf life
• Sweet Corn - best eaten the same day, try to use within 2 days, husked corn should be refrigerated, stored loosely in plastic or brown paper bag keeping the end open
• Winter Squash - store in a cool dry place for up to 1 month
• Onions - store in a cool, dry, ventilated place, up to 4-6 weeks, don't store with potatoes, they expedite shelf life

​DID YOU KNOW: Parsnips
A relative of the carrot, parsnips are a super-hardy, cool-season crop that requires a long growing season and is best harvested after a few fall frosts. Parsnips are especially tasty in soups and stews, lending them a nutty, sweet flavor, but these root vegetables can also be enjoyed by themselves as a side dish.

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​​LETS GET COOKING

HOW TO COOK ROAST PARSNIP
Chef Mooney | YouTube
Chef Mooney cooks an easy roast parsnip for any meal!

more recipes:

• Parsnip Fries - EatingWell
• Parsnip Patties - Taste of Home
• Swiss Chard Lemon Pasta - The Healthy Apple
• Risotto Swiss Chard - MyRecipes
• Linguine With Melted Onions & Cream - New York Times
• Onion Fritters - Life Currents​

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​​WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE FARM

We'll still be picking sweet corn into October!

Our fall brussels sprouts are looking great!

Laying plastic rows for over-wintering onions!

Sam and my father bringing in the pumpkins!

We can't wait to harvest these fall leeks!

Love this girl!

We found a little birdie egg in the winter squash!

We added medium and large pumpkins to the stand this past Saturday!

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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
bardwellfarm@gmail.com