Start getting excited!

Our first setting and no-til planter going to work!

We want to thank and welcome our newest CSA farm share subscribers!
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Your contributions will support local farms and make programs like this one possible. We're a little over a week away before all of the fun starts and we can't wait!  

We've outlined some important information below, so please take your time and read through carefully :)
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CSA FARM SHARE HIGHLIGHTS

• The farm share program runs for 20 weeks from June 4th to October 14th
• All CSA members receive a complimentary produce share bag(s)
• It is a “choice” selected share and members will be able to choose from a variety of produce
• Members will pick-up their weekly share at the farm just beyond the farmstand on 49 Main Street
• The pick-up day you chose is held weekly, on a Tuesday or Friday, from 3pm to 6pm, if you don't think you can make it please let us know
• All members will receive weekly reminders via email and social media
• We will send you a weekly copy of "Forkful", a CSA guide complete with share offerings, value added products, recipes, and field notes, one week before every pickup

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STAY CONNECTED
Be sure to bookmark this blog for the latest CSA member information. Every week we will email you a pick-up reminder which will include a link to the Forkful CSA member blog. It will detail what’s in your share and include recipes, storage tips, food preparation, farm news, photos, videos and more. Lots in store!

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PICK-UP LOCATION
The pickup location will be at Bardwell Farm at 49 Main Street, just beyond the farmstand. In case of inclement weather we have an indoor space on the north side of the house. Look for signage or someone from our staff to guide you in :)

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TOTE BAGS
Our new tote bags are in! Included in your share is a Bardwell Farm CSA tote(s) for your weekly pickup. A "Small Share" includes 1 tote and a "Medium Share" includes 2 totes. This will be your bag(s) to gather your fresh picked vegetables every week, please remember to bring them with you. If you forget or lose them additional bags will be available for purchase here.

This will save the expense and waste of single use containers and plastic bags. Please help us be sustainable and environmentally friendly by returning each week with your reusable bag(s).

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VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS
Over the last 2 months we have been sampling pasture raised eggs, raw honey, milk, mushrooms, smoked bacon, maple syrup, cheese, organic fair trade coffee and gourmet ice creams... it was a rough job but someone had to do it!

Starting today will be offering additional products for members through our CSA Value Added Products (VAP) Preorder page. This would be an additional purchase and separate from your farm share. All products will be sourced locally and every purchase will support a farm or local business. More items will be made available for preorder prior to your Tuesday or Friday pick-up at the link below!

CSA VAP Preorder

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NOTES FROM THE FIELD
Sunday - May 26, 2019 - 1pm
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Hi folks! As you may know the 2019 season was off to a difficult start. Rain and cold weather made it difficult to seed the fields, prep beds, and get crops in the ground. We are working round the clock with the sunny days we have been given.

Despite everything Mother Nature has thrown at us so far, we have been able to get fields prepped and first settings of crops in the ground. The warmer weather arrived this past week and that's great news because our greenhouse is busting at the seams with crops ready for the field.

On a super positive note we are finally seeing asparagus, spinach and radishes beginning to come in and we're thrilled people are enjoying them!

I am looking forward to seeing each and every one of you when the farm share kicks-off on June 4th and 7th. Thank you again for your support!

Owner Harrison Bardwell

Fresh spinach and the first pick of the season!

Banjo and Admiral Spinach bagged and ready to go!

Harvesting from our new asparagus field!

Mary Washington Asparagus washed and sparkling in the sun!

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IT'S ASPARAGUS TIME
If you haven't seen Harry's Farm Vlog by now, check out his latest edition. This week he's taking us asparagus picking!

Stay in in the know, be sure to like the video, subscribe to his channel and click the notification bell :)

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7 DAY SUPPORT
Please stay in touch. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions, need assistance or want to provide constructive criticism. Also, when the program starts, 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
bardwellfarm@gmail.com 

Thank you again for investing in our farm!

Owner Harrison Bardwell