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    Featured: Cities & Towns

    General homegrown-news
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    Cities & Towns: Happy birthday, Hatfield
    By Sabato Visconti | Daily Hampshire Gazette | May 31, 2021

    HATFIELD — The town on Sunday celebrated its 350th anniversary with a parade featuring a number of divisions that showcased all aspects of its long history.
    The event was delayed a year by the pandemic, but as at least one official noted, the parade still took place one day before the town’s 351st birthday on Monday, Memorial Day.
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    Forkful: June 2021 - Week 1

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    WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?
    • Asparagus
    • Butter Lettuce
    • Bok Choy
    • Radishes
    • Bunching Onions
    • Spring Parsnips
    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
    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
    WEATHER ALERT
    Sunday - May 30, 2021
    It looks like we will be receiving some rain days toward the end of the week, don't forget to bring your umbrellas in case there's a line folks!
    FIELD NOTES
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    "til' dark day"

    Welcome to Week 1 all, it's finally here! Are you excited? Your food adventure is about to begin!

    There are a so many things going on at the farm on any given day of the week. This is where we will keep you updated about all of these things including the progress of our shared 2021 investment.

    The fields are prepped and planted! We laid miles of biodegradable plastic and planted thousands of seedlings and seeds. We had many cold winter days of planning and when the snow and rains stopped, we got out in the fields as early as we could and stayed out there as long as we could. There were so many "til' dark" days with more yet to come. We have a well-rounded crop plan this year and can't wait to show you the fruits of our labor.

    Just a short week ago we would have asked you to do a little rain dance, but we were blessed this weekend with much-needed rainfall. Things were really dry out there but our prayers were answered. The early warm weather has really helped pushed some of our crops along though and we're all going to enjoy the benefits!

    The long and short of it? It's going to be a busy summer!

    Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions what-so-ever about the CSA or your share, call (413) 800-5583 or email us at bardwellfarm@gmail.com.

    Thank you again for investing in our farm and we'll be seeing you soon!

    Owner Harrison Bardwell
    CSA TOTE BAGS
    Bardwell Farm tote bags will be distributed every week. A large share will receive 2, a medium share will receive 1, and a small share will also receive 1.

    Important, please remember to bring these back when you return the following week because you will trade these in for new sanitized bags. We will repeat the same process every week.

    If you forget your bag or bags, more can be purchased at $5 each.
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    YOUR CSA EXPERIENCE
    Having these items will help you make the most of your CSA farm share
    • a sharp knife that feels like it was made for your hand
    • a large cutting board
    • a good recipe tool
    • an open mind (this is important), we know you may have never tried some of the items in your share, but part of the experience is the "adventure" and trying something new
    • we also know you like your veggies prepared the way you like them, but you may find a new family favorite trying them a different way
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    WHAT TO USE FIRST
    • Bok Choy - 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator, store in a plastic bag, do not wash or process until you are ready to use
    • Asparagus - 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator, cut ends and place in large mason jar filled with a cup of water
    • Lettuce - 7 to 10 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer, do not wash or process until you are ready to use
    • Bunching Onions - 7 to 14 days in the refrigerator, store in a plastic bag
    • Radishes - 10 to 14 days in the refrigerator, trim greens, place in a container with a cup of water
    • Spring Parsnips - 4 to 6 months in the refrigerator, wrap in paper towels and store in a plastic bag
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    ​DID YOU KNOW...
    that before harvesting, asparagus spends up to three years in the ground for the crowns to mature?
    LETS GET COOKING
    HOW TO COOK ASPARAGUS
    YouTube | Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen
    Asparagus is a crispy, earthy, woody vegetable that starts growing in spring. Chef Gordon Ramsay prefers to sautee them raw, which intensifies the asparagus flavor. He leaves the savory skin on, then he blisters them in a hot cast-iron pan skillet.
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    more recipes:
    WHATS GOING ON AT THE FARM
    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
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    Forkful: Welcome

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    Start getting excited! 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.
    HARD DEADLINE | CSA FARM SHARE PAYMENT
    For those who have completed the enrollment form but have not paid, payment must be received no later than Thursday - May 27th in order to pick up your first weeks share. Non-payment will be considered a forfeiture of enrollment.

    To make payment please click here or if you need help call (413) 800-5583
    CSA FARM SHARE REMINDER
    • Program runs for 20 weeks from June 1st to October 15th
    • Pick-up days are held weekly, Hatfield area members Tuesdays and Fridays, from 3pm to 6pm and Center Fresh Chicopee area members, Thursdays, 1pm to 6pm 
    • If you cannot make your pickup day a friend or family member can pick it up for you or for themselves
    • 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
    • All CSA members receive tote bag(s) for the share, please return them each week to be sanitized, a new one will be issued to you each week
    • All CSA members will receive weekly reminders and Forkful CSA Guide complete with share offerings, value added products, recipes, field notes, and more
    WHAT WILL BE IN MY SHARE?
    Of course your favorites will be there as well as lots of new items too. We have so much planned for this season!
    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!
    PICKUP LOCATIONS & TIMES
    Hatfield Area Members 
    ​Bardwell Farm
    49 Main Street - Hatfield, MA 01038
    • Tuesdays & Fridays
    • 3pm to 6pm
    • Choice selected, curbside pickup & delivery (HATFIELD AREA ONLY)
    Chicopee Area Members
    Center Fresh Chicopee Farmers Market
    17 Springfield St - Chicopee, MA 01013
    • Thursdays
    • ​1pm to 6pm
    • Pre-prepared tote pickup
    WHATS GOING ON AT THE FARM
    PLEASE SHARE THE L♥︎VE
    Please tell your friends and neighbors about us. By spreading the word our program will grow and that’s good for everyone!

    Thank you again for investing in our farm. We can’t wait for you to enjoy our fresh produce this season.

    Owner Harrison Bardwell
    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  pick-up day. You can always contact us by using the links below. 

    (413) 800-5583
    bardwellfarm@gmail.com