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I know we say this every year, but 2020 certainly was "the year" to remember in so many ways. It had its challenges for sure, but so many great things as well. Here are some of our favorite moments!-
Spoke at several farming engagements! -
The start to our new greenhouse this year! -
MaterMacc going to work! -
My father built us this awesome greenhouse bench! -
First spinach harvest of 2020! -
Our Online Farm Store pickup porch kicked into high gear early spring! -
First tomato sprouts in the new greenhouse! -
First flowers on the stand! -
As COVID19 ramped up Paula provided the crew masks! -
First asparagus customers of 2020! -
Heirloom tomatoes in high tunnel 2! -
First early spring winter greens harvesting in high tunnel 1! -
Renovating space to have our first manned farm stand! -
Extreme no-till field corn into rye cover crop! -
New cooler up and running and filled with fresh veggies this spring! -
Our new installed irrigation pump to supply water for the greenhouses! -
Thank you to my father for the many hours and time into constructing our new irrigation pump and storage building for the farm! -
Thank you to the Grinspoon Foundation for the Local Farm Award and the opportunity to purchase our Paperpot Transplanter -
Trialing microgreens! -
The new tent arrives to begin our expansion! -
Our awesome 2020 field crew getting it done in the rainy kale field! -
The tent expansion becomes a reality! -
Trialing winter greens! -
When the Heirloom tomatoes start rolling in this summer! Our largest harvest was over 600lbs in one day! -
Ohhh the lovely smell of fresh sweetcorn in the middle of July! -
CSA crew 2020! -
Many thanks came in for keeping our customers safe! -
Beautiful skies in late summer as we were getting our fall seeded crops in the ground! -
Probably one of the best years for tomato production! What a crazy season! 2000lb hauls almost every other week! -
Brought our first cow to market! -
Our Farmstand was a huge success and thank you to everyone who was able to be a part of it, hope to see you all next year! -
An amazing thank you, to all of our essential farm workers! -
When the farmstand crew comes out to play in the pumpkins and get a taste of the field life! -
Construction of our new pump-house and toolshed well underway in time for winter! -
Awesome 2020 garlic harvest! -
The feeling of FINALLY having fresh carrots on the farm after a grueling summer of drought! -
High Tunnel 1 filled with winter greens for peoples plates all winter long! First time going year-round! -
Farm stand setup during Pumpkin Days! -
Our first ever labels came in this year to begin advertising our products! -
Garlic planting 2020, first crops in the ground for the 2021 season! -
First snow on the fall/winter spinach! -
So proud to bring our raw honey to market! -
Our new addition to the family, overwintering onions! Coming to the farm stand early summer 2021! -
Our first winter Saturday Walk-In Mini-Market! -
The start to our winter season! Online ordering and mini markets with fresh goodies all winter long!
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ARE YOU ON THE CALL LIST?
If you are interested in the 2021 CSA farm share and want to be notified before open enrollment becomes public, please message us by clicking the button below!
2ND ANNUAL CSA PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST
Don't forget to enter your pumpkins, it's going to be spooktacular!- carve your pumpkin and drop it off with your name written on the bottom and drop it off at the farm by Wednesday - October 28th
- October 29th, 30th, and Halloween we will display the pumpkins and light them at dusk for the public to see
- photos of the pumpkins (that will be taken by us) will be uploaded to the Bardwell Farm Facebook Page on October 29th and the public will have 2 days to vote for their favorite design
- we will announce the winner on November 1st
- winners will receive a Bardwell Farm gift tote with goodies
- members can use their own pumpkin not provided by our farm if you so wish
- store bought pumpkin carving kits can be used
IT'S HAPPENING!
We will be taking down the farm stand tent (weather permitting) the first or second week of November, but that doesn't mean we are closing.
For the first time EVER we will be open year round!
Along with our normal storage crops and farm to table goodies, we will have an assortment of other vegetables that will be grown and harvested directly from our high tunnels.
Beginning November 17th we will remain open 3 days a week for all www.online-farm-store.com pickup orders!
Tuesdays and Thursday's will be for pickup only, but Saturdays we'll be offering a mini market inside with fresh farm to table items to browse, including holiday goodies and more!
- Tuesdays 12-6 (pickup porch only)
- Thursday 12-6 (pickup porch only)
- Saturdays 10-4 (walk-in pickup & mini market) 4-6 (pickup porch only)
Vegetable Offerings- spinach
- arugula
- red + green sweet crisp lettuce
- red+ green butter leaf lettuce
- baby swiss chard
- winterbor kale (green)
- white + red russian kale
- bok choy
- radishes
- beets
- turnip
- butternut
- storage carrots
- celery
- storage onions
- potatoes
- garlic
Market Offerings- grass-fed beef
- pasture-raised chicken
- pasture-raised turkey
- artisan breads & cheese
- cookies & sweet breads
- ice cream
- jams, butters & spreads
- raw honey
- pickles & salsa
- popping corn
- granola
- candles
- wreaths
- ornaments
PRE-ORDER THANKSGIVING TURKEYS
We have limited Thanksgiving Pasture-Raised Broad Breasted Bronze Turkeys from our friends at Mondego Acres Farm!
- pasture-raised
- humanely-raised & no antibiotics
- 15lb to 35lb birds available
- $6 per pound
- birds will be selected by the closest requested weight
To pre-order your holiday bird please message us by clicking the button below!
ICE CREAM SALE!
All Bart's 16oz pints are on sale this week, just $5 each, stock up and save! -
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WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?- winter squash
- spinach
- cauliflower
- mixed potatoes
- tomatoes
- bell peppers
- onions
- apples
- beets
- contest pumpkin
DAYS & TIMES
Tuesdays & Fridays
3:00pm to 6:00pm
PICK-UP LOCATION
Bardwell Farm
49 Main Street - Hatfield, MA 01038
CAN'T MAKE YOUR PICKUP DAY?
Please call or message us and we'll make arrangements for you to pick-up your share at another time.
(413) 800-5583
bardwellfarm@gmail.comWEATHER ALERT
Sunday - October 11, 2020
It looks like we may have some rain this week folks, keep those umbrellas handy!FIELD NOTES
Jack-o-lanterns from the 2019 CSA Pumpkin Carving Contest
This is the last week for the CSA farm share, 20 weeks have flown by, and it is always a little bittersweet. In a way we feel a bit of relief that we made it through the craziest part of the season and we all get a little break, but we are also sad that we won't see all of you until next year.
We really appreciated your early commitment to our farm and can't emphasize enough how you all made it possible for us to weather this really challenging season. We are always at the mercy of something, mother nature, politics, pandemics, you name it, and that means there is an element of unpredictability to every season. Your membership brought so much stability to our farm. It helped us increase our growing acreage, hire more people, and invest in the infrastructure needed to make our farm more sustainable.
A big thank you to everyone who placed their trust in us and helped our farm grow!
Lastly, even though we will be taking-down the farmstand sometime in November, that doesn't mean we are closing. We will be open year round through our online farm store. You will be able to enjoy fresh greens, storage veggies, and all of our farm to table goodies right through spring. More details will follow, so stay tuned!
Oh, and don't forget about the CSA Pumpkin Carving Contest! This week we will give participating members a large pumpkin for carving and a medium one to those who are not, and would like to decorate their step. Be sure to review the rules and dates below. We can't wait to see what you all create!
Thank you again,
Owner Harrison BardwellWHAT TO USE FIRST- spinach - 2 to 5 days, eat as soon as possible
- tomatoes - 5 to 7 days room temperature
- bell peppers - 1 to 2 weeks in the crisper drawer
- beets - up to 10 days in the fridge crisper drawer
- cauliflower - up to 2 weeks in the crisper drawer
- apples - up to 2 weeks room temp, 4 to 6 weeks in the fridge
- mixed potatoes - 3 to 5 weeks in the pantry, 3 to 4 months in the refrigerator
- onion - 6 weeks at room temp, 2 months in the fridge
- winter squash - up to 6 months in a cool dry place
DID YOU KNOW
You can roast the seeds of any kind of winter squash, the same as you would for pumpkin seeds? You can! Clean the strings off by rinsing under running water, toss with 1-2 tsp of oil and season. Try seasoning them with salt, cumin, and chili powder. Tamari with a little wasabi powder is another yummy variation.LETS GET COOKINGBAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH BROWN SUGAR
Martha Stewart | YouTube
This easy and delicious fall side dish only requires a few minutes of hands-on time, leaving you free to work on the rest of your meal!
more recipes:- Crispy Acorn Squash Rounds - How Sweet Eats
- Stuffed Acorn Squash With Wild Rice and Mushrooms - Cooking For My Soul
- Cauliflower Melts - Epicurious
- Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole - Epicurious
- Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Bagels - Delish
- Spinach Pull-apart Bread - Delish
- Winter Beet Salad - Taste of Home
- Beet & Ricotta Hummus - Delish
PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST RULES
- participants will receive a carving pumpkin in this weeks share
- carve your pumpkin and drop it off with your name written on the bottom and drop it off at the farm by Wednesday - October 28th
- October 29th, 30th, and Halloween we will display the pumpkins and light them at dusk for the public to see
- photos of the pumpkins (that will be taken by us) will be uploaded to the Bardwell Farm Facebook Page on October 29th and the public will have 2 days to vote for their favorite design
- we will announce the winner on November 1st
- winners will receive a Bardwell Farm gift tote with goodies
Also...- members can use their own pumpkin not provided by our farm if you so wish
- store bought pumpkin carving kits can be used
6 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK7 DAY SUPPORTDo 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?- Spinach
- Carrots
- Turnip
- Beets
- Butternut Squash
- Bell Peppers
- Kale
- Cabbage
- Garlic
DAYS & TIMES
Tuesdays & Fridays
3:00pm to 6:00pm
PICK-UP LOCATION
Bardwell Farm
49 Main Street - Hatfield, MA 01038
CAN'T MAKE YOUR PICKUP DAY?
Please call or message us and we'll make arrangements for you to pick-up your share at another time.
(413) 800-5583
bardwellfarm@gmail.comWEATHER ALERT
Sunday - October 4, 2020
The weather is looking pretty good this week but be sure to keep you umbrellas handy folks :)FIELD NOTES
Incorporating lime into the soil in High Tunnel 2
Can you believe it's Week 19... where did the time go? It feels like we just got rolling and now it's almost over. One more pickup week left in the farm share, we're going to miss you guys.
Well, the rain gods came through again because we have fresh spinach this week. It looks and tastes fantastic. We're so happy we were able to harvest before the CSA ends and include it in all of your shares!
We planted High Tunnel 2 this week with spinach, arugula, and other leafy greens. It's all part of our first year growing through the winter. We're pretty excited!
The 2nd Annual CSA Pumpkin Carving Contest rules are posted within Forkful this week. We hope you all participate! There will be prizes for best pumpkin design!
Lastly, for those of you who would like to be on the 2021 CSA Farm Share call-list please let Rick, Sam, or Christina know when you are picking up this week. As soon as the 2021 share enrollment is available you will be the first to know before we make it public.
Enjoy folks!
Owner Harrison BardwellWHAT TO USE FIRST- spinach - 2 to 5 days, eat as soon as possible
- kale - 3 to 4 days in the fridge crisper drawer
- beets - up to 10 days in the fridge crisper drawer
- bell peppers - 1 to 2 weeks in the crisper drawer
- cabbage - up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator
- carrots - up to a month, bagged in the fridge crisper drawer
- butternut - up to 6 months in a cool dry place
- turnip - up to several months in the fridge crisper drawer
- garlic - whole head of garlic unpeeled will last up to 6 months
DID YOU KNOW
Did you know there’s a small window in which you can eat your fresh spinach. After the 8th day of it being picked, spinach loses half of its major nutrients when it’s refrigerated.LETS GET COOKINGBUTTERNUT SQUASH 4 WAYS
Tasty.com | YouTube
more recipes:- Crispy Butternut Squash Spinach Salad - Delish
- Roasted Butternut Squash Soup - Delish
- Butternut Squash and Andouille Stuffing - Delish
- Whole Wheat Waffles with Chicken & Spinach Sauce - Taste of Home
- Spinach Burritos - Taste of Home
- Turkey Sausage & Spinach Stuffed Acorn Squash - Taste of Home
- Perfect Roasted Carrots 3 Ways - Cookie & Kate
- Carrot Noodles with Spicy Peanut Dressing - Food Network
PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST RULES
- participants will receive a carving pumpkin in next weeks share
- carve your pumpkin and drop it off with your name written on the bottom and drop it off at the farm by Wednesday - October 28th
- October 29th, 30th, and Halloween we will display the pumpkins and light them at dusk for the public to see
- photos of the pumpkins (that will be taken by us) will be uploaded to the Bardwell Farm Facebook Page on October 29th and the public will have 2 days to vote for their favorite design
- we will announce the winner on November 1st
- winners will receive a Bardwell Farm gift tote with goodies
Also...- members can use their own pumpkin not provided by our farm if you so wish
- store bought pumpkin carving kits can be used
FARM2TABLE SPOTLIGHT6 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK7 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?- sugar pumpkin
- cabbage
- potatoes
- daikon radish
- leeks
- tomatoes
- romaine lettuce
- mixed peppers
DAYS & TIMES
Tuesdays & Fridays
3:00pm to 6:00pm
PICK-UP LOCATION
Bardwell Farm
49 Main Street - Hatfield, MA 01038
CAN'T MAKE YOUR PICKUP DAY?
Please call or message us and we'll make arrangements for you to pick-up your share at another time.
(413) 800-5583
bardwellfarm@gmail.comWEATHER ALERT
Sunday - September 27, 2020
It looks like we'll finally be getting some much needed rain this week. Be sure to bring your umbrella folks!FIELD NOTES
The Bardwell Farm Great Pumpkin Patch of 2020
We're heading into October this week, so where the heck did September go? Honestly, it's been a blur for my crew and I. We're doing so many things right now, cover-cropping, planting high tunnels, harvesting winter squash, and cleaning the barns. Even though we are preparing for winter, we are also preparing to be open year-round. It's new territory for us but we are really excited to begin this next chapter.
Speaking of exciting, it's going to rain! AND MAN DO WE NEED IT! We are hoping it will push some fall crops along, especially our spinach. We know a lot of you have asked and we did include it in the shares a couple of times last year, but it's literally drought conditions in the field and it's so close. We are trying our best to get it into the last two weeks of the program. Stay tuned.
Owner Harrison BardwellWHAT TO USE FIRST- sweet corn - 1 to 3 days in the refrigerator
- tomatoes - 5 to 7 days room temperature
- lettuce - 7 to 10 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
- peppers - 1 to 2 weeks in the crisper drawer
- radish - up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator crisper drawer
- leeks - up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator crisper drawer
- radish - up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator crisper drawer
- pumpkin - up to 3 weeks at room temperature
- cabbage - up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator
- potatoes - up to 1 month at room temperature
DID YOU KNOW
Did you know pumpkin pie wasn’t served at the pilgrims’ Thanksgiving?
Despite our modern-day obsession with pumpkin pie this time of year, it was nowhere to be found at the original Thanksgiving feast of 1621. Pilgrims wouldn’t have had butter or flour for making pie crust, let alone an oven for baking. Some historians speculate that the Pilgrims may have hollowed out pumpkins to fill with milk, spices, and honey for a custard-like dessert.LETS GET COOKING7 DESSERTS FOR PUMPKIN LOVERS
Tasty | YouTube
more recipes:- Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice - Delish
- Slow-Cooker Pumpkin Butter - Delish
- Roasted Pumpkin with Feta & Honey - Not Quite Nigella
- Sweet Corn Risotto - The Kitchen
- Caramelized Leek & Bacon Pizza - Delish
- Creamy Mushroom & Leek Chicken Breast - FoodieCrush
- Daikon Radish Fries - What Great Grandma Ate
- Boiled Daikon Radish - The Woks of Life
- Sauteed Romaine - Leite's Culinaria
- Mega Crunchy Romaine Salad with Quinoa - Cookie & Kate
- Tomato Jam & Mozzarella Panini - Cookie & Kate
- Late Summer Tomato & Eggplant Stew - In My Bowl
FARM2TABLE SPOTLIGHT
We are stocking Pine Hill Orchards fresh-pressed apple cider in half gallons and pints!Sweet breads are here, Pumpkin Walnut, Chocolate Zucchini, Pear Ginger, Apple Spice and Banana Chocolate Chip!We've partnered with Indigo Coffee Roasters to bring you a selection of fall and holiday coffees!6 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK7 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
