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WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?- Lettuce
- Potatoes
- Winter Squash
- Kale
- Garlic
- Tomatoes
- Bok Choi
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
WEATHER ALERT
Monday - October 11, 2021
It looks like we may get some rain this week folks, keep those umbrellas handy one more time!FIELD NOTES
Is it too early to say that we can't wait for June? It's week 20 and the last week of the farm share. We're really going to miss you all.
This year has been one for the history books that's for sure. The labor shortage really hurt our day-to-day operations and let me tell you, it was a struggle some days. The rain we have received this past season and the lack of sun the risk certainly out paced the reward in terms of bounty. We lost field after field of crops, but somehow we made it all work. We have hope better growing conditions will prevail in 2022. The great thing about farming is you can always begin again.
We sincerely hope you enjoyed the farm share this year. So much of ourselves go into each and every week. You've heard the term, "it takes a village" and that my friend is the truth.
I want you to know our farm wouldn't be what it is today without your wonderful support. A big thank you to our 2021 members, each and every one of you.
See you all next year!
Owner Harrison BardwellWHAT 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
- Tomatoes - ripe, 1 to 5 days pantry and 5 to 7 refrigerator
- Bok Choi - 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
- Lettuce - wash, dry, place in a container with a paper towel on the top and bottom, refrigerate in crisper, 5 to 10 days shelf life
- Potatoes - 3 to 5 weeks in the pantry, 3 to 4 months in the refrigerator
- Winter Squash - 4 to 5 weeks in a cool dry place
- Garlic - 3 to 5 months in a cool dry place
DID YOU KNOW: Winter Squash
Winter squash helps you maintain good vision, fight infection and keep your skin healthy because it contains Vitamin A.LETS GET COOKINGTOP 10 RECIPES FOR GARLIC LOVERS
Twisted | YouTube
Its time to get your snack on, as today we show you our 10 favorite recipes picked specifically for you garlic lovers out there!
more recipes:- Creamy Garlic Pasta - AllRecipes
- Easy Garlic Kale - AllRecipes
- Garlicky Bok Choy - Bon Appetit
- Apple Bok Choy Salad - Epicurious
- Eggs Baked in Tomatoes - PureWow
- Easy Tomato Pie - The Pioneer Woman
- Garlic Parmesan Potatoes with Cream Sauce - Little Broken
- Gruyere & Thyme Stacked Potatoes - Fork In the Kitchen
WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE FARM-
Blue sky over the broccolini field! -
We harvested lots and lots of spinach! -
We planted the high tunnels for winter growing! -
We harvested this beautiful savoy cabbage! -
We filled lots of orders! -
We hosted the Stockbridge School of Agriculture field trip! -
We picked 50 cases of lettuce! -
We planted more winter spinach!
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 program7 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.
(413) 800-5583
bardwellfarm@gmail.com -
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WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Kale
- Beets
- Cabbage
- Broccoli
- Bok Choy
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
WEATHER ALERT
Monday - October 4, 2021
It looks like we'll be having inclement weather every other day, be sure to have your umbrellas ready folks!FIELD NOTES
Another 2.5" of precipitation last night and luckily the bulk of it is over. The fields are flooded or oversaturated depending on what part of town you're on and it makes it extremely difficult to grow, harvest, and get the actual product out. This season has been awful and it's one for the history books that's for sure.
On a happy note both high tunnels have been cleared and turned over. We were able to prepare the soil and plant for our winter growing program. The lettuces and kales went in over the weekend and we'll finish the rest at the beginning of the week. Look forward to winter greens and staple vegetables over the holidays.
Some of our fields have already been put to bed for the 2021 season. The month of October goes by so fast because we are closing things down on one side and ramping them up on the other. Before you know it we'll have our first frost and the cold will begin to seep in. So much to do before then.
Lastly, only 2 weeks left (including this one), for the CSA farm share. Where did the time go! I feel like we just started the season when we were telling you all about it. We're going to miss you guys. We only grow with feedback though. How it went, what you liked, what you didn't like, and if you will be back next year? You can always message us at bardwellfarm@gmail.com, we would love to hear from you!
Owner Harrison BardwellWHAT 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
- Beets - with greens 3 to 4 days, greens removed, crisper drawer 2 to 4 weeks
- Bok Choi - 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
- Eggplant - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
- Bell Peppers - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 10 days shelf life
- Broccoli - 7 to 14 days, completely dry, plastic bag or air tight container, refrigerator crisper drawer
- Cabbage - up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator crisper drawer
DID YOU KNOW: Beets
The entirety of the beet plant is edible, from the tips of its leaves, down to its long pointed root. Sautéed beet greens anyone?LETS GET COOKINGMATT JENNINGS' RED FLANNEL HASH
HuckBerry | YouTube
Our friend and James Beard nominated chef, Matt Jennings, walks us through his rendition of a New England favorite: Red Flannel Hash. Not only is this recipe delicious but it's also easy to make and requires just few long-lasting pantry ingredients.
more recipes:- Beet Brownies - Self Proclaimed Foodie
- Beet Greens - Simply Recipes
- Keto Eggplant Parmesan - Healthy Recipes
- Szechuan Eggplant - Feasting at Home
- Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower - AllRecipes
- Broccoli Chicken Divan - AllRecipes
- Kale Pasta - New York Times
- Tuscan Lentil & Kale Soup - A Couple Cooks
WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE FARM-
We planted the last of the filed fall brassicas! -
Cool morning temperatures and foggy fields for the start of October! -
Tomatoes are coming to an end, but we are squeaking few more! -
We harvested 80+ cases of broccoli! -
We put the 49 Main field to bed for the winter! -
We sold lots and lots of apples during Pumpkin Days! -
We began selling fall spinach! -
We said goodbye to Isaak Sunday, he starts a new job this week! We're going to miss him.
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 program7 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.
(413) 800-5583
bardwellfarm@gmail.com -
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WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?- Lettuce
- Kale
- Peppers
- Carrots
- Potatoes
- Winter Squash
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
WEATHER ALERT
Monday - September 27, 2021
The 10-day weather forecast is looking great, dry and cool!FIELD NOTES
Flashback 2020: High Tunnel Winter Growing
It's almost October and winter is just around the corner! There's only 2 more weeks of the farm share left and a little more than a month before the farm stand officially closes for the season. Again, it feels bittersweet. On one hand we get a little rest and and on the other, we won't see the folks we've shared this extremely challenging season with. One thing for sure, for us, it will go by quickly with all of the planning for next season.
The fields are finally beginning to dry out and give our fall crops a break. We harvested sweet corn, broccoli, broccolini, and even spinach over the weekend, and it all looks amazing. I really wish we would have had normal weather conditions over the summer, we experienced so much loss.
Both of our hight tunnels are cleared out and we're preparing for winter growing. It feels like we get another chance after the crazy season we went through. We should have fresh greens through March if all goes well, stay tuned.
Owner Harrison BardwellWHAT 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
- Bell Peppers - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 10 days shelf life
- Lettuce - wash, dry, place in a container with a paper towel on the top and bottom, refrigerate in crisper, 5 to 10 days shelf life
- Carrots - 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
- Winter Squash - store in a cool dry place for up to 1 month
- Potatoes - 3 to 5 weeks in the pantry, 3 to 4 months in the refrigerator
DID YOU KNOW: Baby Carrots
Turns out they are either immature carrots, hence their small size, or pieces of larger, thin carrots that are cut into pieces. The latter idea came from Mike Yurosek, a California farmer who got tired of chucking blemished carrots away and started cutting and peeling the vegetables into tiny perfection. In 2010, carrot farmers got together and started promoting baby carrots as an alternative snack food — a successful campaign that has plenty of people snacking on carrots instead of chips.LETS GET COOKINGBOURBON GLAZED CARROTS
Food Wishes | YouTube
Learn how to make a Bourbon Glazed Carrots recipe! Go to http://foodwishes.blogspot.com for the ingredient amounts, more information, and many, many more video recipes!
more recipes:- Sam's Famous Carrot Cake - AllRecipes
- Carrot Noodles with Peanut Dressing - Food Network
- Garlicky Lacinato Kale - Yummly
- Lacinato Kale Pasta with Parmesan & Breadcrumbs - Yummly
- Slow Cooker Winter Squash with Sage & Thyme - Epicurious
- Stuffed Delicata Squash - Kitchen Treaty
- Perfect Potato Soup - The Pioneer Woman
- Fondant Potatoes - AllRecipes
WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE FARM-
The fall temperature change brought foggy morning conditions! -
The head broccoli harvest on Saturday was amazing! -
The tomato tunnel is all clear and ready for winter growing! -
Filling the big yellow bins with winter squash! -
We're clearing the pepper tunnel to also make way for winter growing! -
We should be harvesting sweet corn for the next 3 weeks or so! -
Pumpkin Days officially began this past weekend! -
Our next spinach setting is off to a great start!
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 program7 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.
(413) 800-5583
bardwellfarm@gmail.com -
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WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Parsnips
- Onions
- Sweet Corn
- Winter Squash
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
WEATHER ALERT
Monday - September 20, 2021
The end of the week is looking unsettled, be sure to keep your umbrellas handy!FIELD NOTESIt'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.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.LETS GET COOKINGHOW 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
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!
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 program7 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.
(413) 800-5583
bardwellfarm@gmail.com -
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WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?- Tomatoes
- Kale
- Cabbage
- Potatoes
- Winter Squash
NOTE: Because of recent weather events and crop availability there will only be 5 items this week. We will be giving larger portions of some items to make up the difference. Please be patient with us as we work through this time.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
WEATHER ALERT
Monday - September 13, 2021
We may need umbrellas toward the end of the week!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
- Tomatoes - ripe, 1 to 5 days pantry and 5 to 7 refrigerator
- Cabbage - up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator crisper drawer
- Winter Squash - store in a cool dry place for up to 1 month
- Potatoes - 3 to 5 weeks in the pantry, 3 to 4 months in the refrigerator
DID YOU KNOW: Kale
Green juice and baby kale salads may seem like a modern sensation, but the crop itself is at least 2,000 years old. Ancient Greeks grew the stuff, writings from the pre-Christian Roman Empire mention kale-like cabbages, and the earliest American record is dated 1669.LETS GET COOKINGCREAMY WHITE BEAN & KALE SOUP
Rainbow Plant Life | YouTube
This Creamy White Bean and Kale Soup is healthy yet creamy and packed with flavor thanks to a few tips and tricks. Stay warm and cozy this season by making this recipe part of your regular meal plan rotation :)
more recipes:- Spicy Kale Lasagna - A Couple Cooks
- Cool Ranch Kale Dip - Food & Wine
- Egg Roll Noodle Bowl - Taste of Home
- Apple Walnut Slaw - Taste of Home
- Shepherd's Pie Potato Bowls - Food Network
- Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes - Allrecipes
WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE FARM-
Butternut is here and Honeynut won't be too far behind! -
First cornstalks of the fall season! -
This is promising, that right there is spinach folks! -
Sugar Pumpkins, Little Jacks, Baby Boos, and Gourds! Yay! -
Look what we found in the broccolini! -
Another amazing sunset! -
This Sorghum and Sudan Grass cover crop is taking it's sweet time because of all the bad weather we received! -
We're starting to decorate for fall!
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 program7 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.
(413) 800-5583
bardwellfarm@gmail.com
