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    Thank you...

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    Today, on this Memorial Day, I want to recognize a very dear person to my heart that is no longer with us, my grandfather Cory Bardwell. He was a proud U.S. Veteran and my mentor. 

    Cory was the last generation of Bardwell Farm, he was also my teacher, my mentor, and best friend in farming. On days like this my grandfather was a man who took a moment out of his day to stop and thank someone for their service. 

    From 1944 to 1946 he served in the Navy on the Seventh Amphibious Fleet of the USS Cleburne APA-73 Attack Transport Ship in the Pacific Theater. 

    My Grandfather was a leader with a great heart and soul. He’s done so much good in this world and inspired me to pursue agriculture. He taught me how to plant seeds in the soil and nurture them to maturity.  He gives me strength to never give up and always keep trying in everything I do. I love him and miss him dearly.

    From all of us here at Bardwell farm, thank you to those who are serving this great country and those who have passed. ​


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    Plastic Mulching & Planting

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    Ever wonder why farmers use black plastic in their fields? We explain here!

    Plastic mulch is a product used in a similar way to conventional mulch, to suppress weeds and conserve water in crop production.
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    Seeds benefit from this method because you can plant earlier in the season. The plastic creates a humidity chamber and helps speed along the germination process.

    Under the plastic, drip tape is laid in the center of the raised bed to irrigate the crop. The raised beds helps with irrigation by preventing the seedling's roots from sitting in water.  

    Because plastic mulching acts as a greenhouse for the soil it generates higher yields and more production.

    Weed control is another benefit of plastic mulching, more moisture and nutrients go to the crop, as well as saving time in field maintenance. 
    After the plastic mulch is laid we use a plastic transplanter. This piece of equipment cuts through plastic into the raised bed and creates a plug for the seeds or seedlings. 
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    It has a center wheel with spikes that can be adjusted for different spaced plugs. It also has a hose that can deliver water and or fertilizer before the plant goes into the plug.
    When planting, one person drives the tractor, one person drops the seed or seedling into the plug and the other covers.
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    Bardwell Farm T-Shirts & Hoodies

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    BREAKING HOMEGROWN NEWS! We just received our official Bardwell Farm t-shirt and hoodie order hot off the press and they came out awesome!

    If you are interested in purchasing Bardwell Farm gear we setup an order page at the button link below! 

    Note: We have to reach a minimum quantity before we can order the next batch. So go ahead, place your order and we'll be in touch when the minimum is reached.

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    Picking The Grass

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    Every spring you drive by our farmstand with bunches of perfectly bound asparagus soaking in a tub of water and maybe you've wondered how it got there. Well, wonder no more :)

    ​Here's a little behind the scenes of how we pick the grass!
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    5 Reasons You'll Love Our Farm

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    We're Local
    Bardwell Farm is just a stone's throw from Northampton, Whately, Deerfield and South Deerfield and we're easy to get to! Our farmstand is located on Hatfield's historic Main Street, just a few houses from the town hall, you can’t miss the old style farmhouse and the Bardwell Farm sign. Because we are located on Main Street and we are just off the sidewalk, historic Hatfield is a great place to walk any time of day. Park your car, grab a food bag, walk up and down town and stop at the farmstand before you head home!

    We're Fresh
    We pick our veggies fresh in the morning and afternoon. Chances are what you are purchasing could be a couple of hours to minutes old, now that's fresh! Everything is washed with cold, clean water to ensure you are getting a crisp product throughout the whole day. 

    We’re Diverse
    We offer a variety of vegetables, fruits, and decorative products from May through November. From fresh asparagus and spinach in the spring, to blueberries, strawberries, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, and sweet corn in the summer. And, you can’t forget our autumn offerings of pumpkins, squashes, and cornstalks! We are proud to have a diverse seasonal selection.

    Sustainability
    Here at Bardwell Farm we take care of our fields and soil. We constantly maintain our soil to create a thriving environment for crops. We always look for ways to be more green, such as limiting use of tractors in our fields and adding 100% recycled bags to our farmstand. We believe in sustainable food for a more sustainable earth.

    We Care
    We are a small business and care about our customers. Every decision we make is about you. We take time to listen to what you have to say. We put quality over quantity. From the greenhouse to the fields, and harvesting to the farmstand, we take great pride in what we do. We are committed to providing you a fresh, high-quality product, with a high nutritional value, and unmatched customer service. We are a small farm with a BIG heart!
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    What is CISA?

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    Bardwell Farm is a proud member of CISA!

    So many people have asked me what CISA is and actually does.     Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) strengthens farms and engages the community to build the local food economy.
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    CISA is a non-profit organization. They began their work more than 20 years ago, and thousands of people in our region have contributed to their success and impact. More than 250 farms participate in their programs, and the number of residents who are committed to supporting local agriculture grows every day. Their Be a Local Hero, Buy Locally Grown® program, the longest-running agricultural buy-local campaign in the country, connects farmers and the community, improving farm business viability and enhancing the quality of life for residents across the region. Additional programs include Senior FarmShare, technical assistance for farms and food businesses, and research and support for local food and farm businesses of all kinds, including processors, distributors, and producers of value-added products like jams, cheeses, and pickles.
    Recent initiatives include CISA’s Emergency Farm Fund, significant expansion of their work in Hampden County, and support for the creation of the PVGrows Community Investment Fund, a project of the collaborative PVGrows Network.

    Guided by a new Strategic Plan, in 2015-2017 CISA will strengthen it's work by...
    • Strengthening the network of farmers and other businesses in the local food economy
    • Building staff capacity and skills in working across, race, class and other differences to ensure that CISA’s programs reflects the needs of all members of the community
    • Helping define how local agriculture can play a positive role in stemming the impacts of climate change
    • Supporting the adoption of more sustainable labor and environmental practices throughout the local food economy

    CISA is successful only because of the people they have inspired and those who have inspired them. Please join us as we deepen our connections to each other and create a community that is economically and environmentally healthy for our children and our children’s children.

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