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  • Published on
    July 12, 2020

    Forkful: July 2020 - Week 7

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    WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?
    • Sweet Corn
    • English & Slicing Cucumbers
    • Summer Squash
    • Savoy Cabbage
    • Romaine Lettuce
    • Hakurei Turnip
    • Flowers
    • Herbs
    ​
    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.com
    WEATHER ALERTS
    UPDATE Sunday - July 12, 2020
    It looks like another stormy week ahead so be prepared folks! 
    FIELD NOTES
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    Seeding the next setting of carrots!

    ​It's been another crazy week in the field. Tropical storms, wind, thunder, lightning bolts (really close ones I may add), hot-humid, and rainy days. We're taking everything Mother Nature is throwing at us and making German Stripe Heirloom Tomato sandwiches with salt, pepper, and mayo!

    We dodged a bullet really with this one. This Field Notes would have been a little different with a 4" rainfall and 30 to 50 mph winds thrown in. Luckily we were able to trellis our field peppers and stake tomatoes just before it hit and everything held up pretty good. As a farmer your crops are always one step away from disaster and there's nothing you can do about it.

    With that said things are looking up! Those field peppers, tomatoes, and eggplant are looking amazing. We've also begun trials of of trellising cucumbers and more peppers in the high tunnels to have product earlier, later, and to protect them from the harsh summer conditions. We love it when a plan comes together.

    It's 8:30pm, dark, and we are finishing installation of the brush washer by truck headlights... on to the next project :)

    Enjoy the share this week folks, we have SWEET CORN!
    WHAT TO USE FIRST 
    • Cucumbers - 1 week, unwashed, plastic bag, in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • Turnip - 2 to 3 weeks, completely dry, plastic bag or air tight container, refrigerator crisper drawer  
    • Lettuce - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • Squash - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • Herbs - up to 2 weeks, rolled in damp paper towel, ziploc bag, refrigerator
    • Cabbage - up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • Sweet Corn - 1 to 3 days in the refrigerator

    TIP: HOW LONG TO BOIL CORN ON THE COB
    Fill a large pot with water.  Pour 1 quart of water per ear into your largest pot, add Kosher salt, then bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the corn. Be sure you do not over crowd the pot. As soon as the water returns to a boil, the corn is done. This should only take 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cover the pot with a lid. The corn can stay in the hot water for up to 30 minutes.
    LETS GET COOKING
    PALEO ASIAN-STYLE CABBAGE WRAPS
    YouTube | PaleoHacks
    Stuffed cabbage wraps get an Asian-inspired twist in this recipe full of fresh ingredients. This recipe makes a large batch for a Paleo-friendly crowd pleaser.

    more recipes:
    • 14 Magical Ways to Top Grilled Corn - Delish
    • Cowboy Caviar - Delish
    • Potato & Savoy Cabbage Soup with Bacon - BBC GoodFood
    • Stuffed Savoy Cabbage with Tomato Sauce - Martha Stewart
    • Greek Meatless Stuffed Cabbage Rolls With Rice - The Spruce Eats
    9 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK
    • Short day sweet corn setup crew!
    • Foggy muggy mornings harvesting squash!
    • Children of the corn... they do exist.
    • We sold sweet corn for the first time this season!
    • Trellising peppers before the the tropical storm came through on Saturday!
    • The garlic is curing as we speak!
    • The field crew bunching dinosaur kale on an early weekday morning :)
    • Motherload!
    • It's Jonathan the garlic gnome who lives in the barn!
    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. 

    (413) 800-5583
    bardwellfarm@gmail.com ​
  • Published on
    July 4, 2020

    Forkful: June 2020 - Week 6

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    ​WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?
    • New Fire Red Leaf & Green Star Leaf Lettuce
    • Mixed Beets
    • Mixed Summer Squash
    • Swiss Chard
    • Cucumbers
    • Scallions
    • Thyme & Curly Parsley
    • Blueberries
    WEATHER ALERTS
    UPDATE Sunday - July 5, 2020
    It looks like another stormy week so be sure to bring your umbrella folks! 
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    Season 2020 garlic is harvested!

    FIELD NOTES
    Can you believe it's week six already? A quarter of the way through! So, how is it going? Are you using up your share? Are you enjoying it? Have you experimented with something new? Have a new favorite vegetable? We want to know! Message us at bardwellfarm@gmail.com and let us know how we are doing.

    The rains have certainly move things along. Our short-day sweet corn is almost there, the tomatoes are getting big and plump, peppers are huge, and the eggplant is beginning to pop! Believe it or not, the pumpkins are beginning to push through the soil too. It's been an amazing season so far and we are looking forward to all of these :)

    This week we have beautiful heads of New Fire Red & Green Star Leaf Lettuce, colorful swiss chard and mixed beets, lots of pickling cucumbers, Patriot Blueberries from Sobieski's, and herbs from Harvest Valley Farm.

    Enjoy folks! 

    Owner Harrison Bardwell
    WHAT TO USE FIRST
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    TIP: trim scallions, wrap in a paper towel, and put them in a zip-loc bag in the refrigerator, they will keep 7-10 days 
    • Beets - with greens 3 to 4 days, greens removed, crisper drawer 2 to 4 weeks
    • Lettuce - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • Squash - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • Swiss Chard - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • Cucumbers - 1 week, unwashed, plastic bag, in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • Blueberries - 1 to 2 weeks, unwashed, in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • Parsley - up to 2 weeks, glass of water, refrigerator shelf 
    • Thyme - up to 2 weeks, rolled in damp paper towel, ziploc bag, refrigerator
    LETS GET COOKING
    BUTTERY BLUEBERRY SCONES
    YouTube | Chef Billy Parisi​
    Blueberry scones are the perfect breakfast. Thick flaky buttery sweet biscuit dough tossed with fresh blueberries and topped off with a sweet powdered sugar glaze!

    PARMESAN SWISS CHARD
    YouTube | AllRecipes
    Want to know how to use that healthy Swiss chard you just got in your share? Watch how to chop it up and do a quick and delicious sauté that your family will really love!
    ​
    more recipes:
    • ​Blueberry-Pecan Pancake Bread Pudding - Country Living
    • Lemon-Blueberry Pancakes - Country Living
    • Baked Parmesan Summer Squash - Five Heart Home
    • Taco Stuffed Summer Squash Boats - Delish
    • Creamy Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream - A Couple Cooks
    • Cucumber Lemonade - Martha Stewart
    • Citrus & Roasted Beet Salad - Taste of Home
    • Swiss Chard & Bacon Pasta - Taste of Home
    ​​9 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK
    • Lots and lots of work in the high tunnel maintaining the heirloom tomato crop, so hot!
    • Roof on the new electrical/pump house is up!
    • Harvested huge heads of Green Star Leaf Lettuce!
    • Eggplant started to pop after the rains came!
    • We saw lots of rainbows after all those storms we had!
    • The end of strawberry season came just before the 4th of July holiday :(
    • Harrison, the bossman, turned the ripe old age of 24, happy birthday dude-bro!
    • Storm after storm after storm rolled up Main Street...
    • Who's happy harvesting kale? Abby, Jonathan and Navi, that's who :)
    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. 

    (413) 800-5583
    bardwellfarm@gmail.com 
  • Published on
    June 20, 2020

    Forkful: June 2020 - Week 4

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    WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?
    • Yellow Squash & Zucchini
    • Salvius Romaine Lettuce
    • Mixed Baby Beets
    • White & Purple Scallions
    • Mixed Purple Bachuus Radishes
    • Winterbor Green Kale
    • Black Summer Baby Bok Choi

    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.com
    WEATHER ALERTS
    If bad weather heads our way the indoor location will be just beyond the online pickup porch. Stay tuned for announcements and special COVID19 close quarters pickup information.

    UPDATE Sunday - June 21, 2020
    Pop-up thundershowers in the forecast this week folks. Be sure to keep an umbrella in your car should the weather change.
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    Cultivating the sweet corn... we need some rain to move it along!

    FIELD NOTES
    It's only June 22nd and it already feels like the long hot summer. We are in a drought condition right now and our next best chance of any kind of soaking rain will be this Wednesday. Let's hope it happens because the fields are looking pretty dire. Normally we have sweet corn for the 4th of July but because of the lack of rain and the heat it will be delayed as well as many other crops.

    On a happy note, we have a wonderful share for you this week. We're excited to have new offerings of mixed beets, baby scallions, and summer squash.

    As I am writing this our new tent is being erected in place of the farmstand. We finally received the part we were missing and if all goes well we may have a new CSA setup soon!

    Looking forward to seeing you all :)

    Owner Harrison Bardwell
    WHAT TO USE FIRST
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    TIP: Roasted beets can be refrigerated whole or sliced in a container for up to 1 week
    • Bok Choi - 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • Lettuce - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • Kale - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer, longer in water
    • Summer Squash - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • Scallions - 7 to 10 days, bagged, in the crisper drawer, longer in a glass of water
    • Radishes - 7 to 10 days unwashed in the refrigerator crisper drawer, longer in water 
    • Baby Beets - with greens 3 to 4 days, greens removed in crisper drawer 2 to 4 weeks
    LETS GET COOKING
    Beets 101
    YouTube | Clean & Delicious

    Learn everything you need to know about buying, storing, prepping, and cooking beets!

    more recipes:
    • Balsamic Roasted Red Beets - Joy Food Sunshine
    • Beet-pickled Eggs - Bon Appetit
    • Baby Bok Choi with Cashews - Simply Recipes
    • 4 Ingredient Baby Bok Choi Stir-fry - Omnivore's Cookbook
    • Quick Pickled Radishes - Rachel Cooks
    • Cinnamon Sugar Radish Chips - Pinch of Yum
    • Flaky Scallion Pancakes - Serious Eats
    • Ginger Scallion Ramen Noodles - Epicurious
    MEMBER RECIPE
    Many of you have asked how to use rhubarb and founding member Jane saved the day, she submitted this 2016 Woman's Day Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble recipe! A big thank you to Jane and her CSA spirit!
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    ​​FARM2TABLE GOODIES SPOTLIGHT
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    Whistling Meadow Farm Grass-fed Beef
    We are proud to offer Hatfield local and humanely raised Whistling Meadow Grass-fed Beef. We have a variety of Hamburger Patties, Ground Beef, New York Sirloins, Bone-in Ribeye Steaks, Top and Bottom Round Roasts, and Brisket, with more cuts coming soon!
    PRE-ORDER WITH YOUR CSA HERE
    ​9 THINGS FROM LAST WEEK
    • Zinnias are beginning to blossom!
    • The missing piece to the long awaited tent... GRrrrrr
    • The girls cooling down after a long hot day!
    • Ainsley doing some serious box organization!
    • A big thank you to Dave for setting up irrigation, the project finished in the nick of time!
    • High Tunnel 2 received some much needed shade!
    • Brandin and Jonathan pickin' the greens!
    • Jonathan is starting the roof on the pump house!
    • Broccoli made it's arrival!
    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. 

    (413) 800-5583
    bardwellfarm@gmail.com ​
  • Published on
    June 7, 2020

    Forkful: June 2020 - Week 2

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    WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?
    • Salvius Romaine Lettuce 
    • Hakurei Turnips
    • Chinese Napa Cabbage
    • French Breakfast & Rover Red (choice)
    • Dino & Winterbor Kale (choice)
    • Bright Lights Swiss Chard
    • Cawood Delight Rhubarb

    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.com
    REMINDER | WEATHER ALERTS
    If bad weather heads our way the indoor location will be just beyond the online pickup porch. Stay tuned for announcements and special COVID19 close quarters pickup information.

    UPDATE Sunday - June 7, 2020
    At this time there is a minimal chance of rain for the coming week, but we are still several days out. Keep an umbrella in your car should the weather change.
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    High Tunnel 1 in all of it's panoramic glory!

    FIELD NOTES
    We added some new folks to the Tuesday CSA, welcome all! Be sure to read everything through if this is your first week, there is a lot of info here.

    We finally had a little rainfall last Saturday and it helped a bit but we need much more. We've actually had to irrigate the crops by tractor after hours most nights to keep the green alive. It's been hot and the soil is so dry it's like dust in the wind. Many thanks to my farming partners for lending us a hand. Farmers help farmers, that's what we do!

    High Tunnel 2 is looking amazing right now after we trellised and clipped the heirloom tomatoes. It's looking like we'll have the earliest fruit of the season. Cucumbers and celery also went in the ground this past week too, so many new varieties and we can't wait to share them all with you.

    So, how is your CSA going so far? We want to hear from you! Message us at bardwellfarm@gmail.com and drop us a note. Send us your questions too :)

    Enjoy the bounty this week!

    Owner Harrison Bardwell
    REMINDER | COVID19 & CSA SAFETY
    Choice Selection
    All CSA farm share members are required to wear a face mask and practice 6' foot distancing. Gloves will be provided by our farm for members to select their produce. All members must comply to receive their choice selected share. Lastly, farm share selection tables will also be separated 6 feet apart to prevent grouping.

    Curbside Pickup
    Upon arrival, text or call (413) 800-5583 with the model and color of your car and a Bardwell Farm Crew Member will bring your pre-selected bag to your vehicle.

    Contactless Delivery
    Contactless deliveries will be made end of day between 4pm and 7pm.

    UPDATE Monday - June 8, 2020
    This week we begin the tote bag sanitization process. 2 black barrels will be made available at the check-in table, just drop your bag or bags there and a new bag or bags will be issued to you :)
    REMINDER | CSA TOTE BAGS
    Please do not bring personal shopping bags to pickup your share. Bardwell Farm tote bags will be distributed when you arrive. A medium share will receive 2, a small share will receive 1, and a half 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, ​no exceptions.
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    WHAT TO USE FIRST
    LETTUCE TIP: S
    tore a full head of lettuce, wrap in a damp paper towel, put the head inside a plastic bag, and store in the crisper drawer. If you're storing individual lettuce leaves, spin them dry after washing and place in a container in the fridge. 
    1. Romaine Lettuce - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    2. Kale - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer, longer in water
    3. Swiss Chard - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    4. Rhubarb - 5 to 7 days unwashed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper drawer, longer in water
    5. Hakurei Turnips - 7 to 10 days unwashed in plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    6. Radishes - 7 to 10 days unwashed in the refrigerator crisper drawer, longer in water 
    7. Chinese Head Cabbage - 4 to 5 weeks, brown paper bag, in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    LETS GET COOKING
    Be adventurous and try something new, it's what your farm share is all about!
    Roasted Hakurei Turnips
    Jenna Edwards
    A recipe demo of roasted turnips with greens, join Jenna for this how-to video!
    Napa Cabbage Salad
    AllRecipes.com
    Watch how to make an easy and tasty salad using shredded Napa cabbage. The topping or "crunchies" include ramen noodles, sesame seeds, and almonds, which are toasted for a great flavor!​

    more recipes:
    • Quick & Easy Chinese Cabbage - yummly.com
    • Easy Rhubarb Relish - tasteofhome.com
    • Rhubarb Fritters - tasteofhome.com
    • Rhubarb Meringue Pie - tasteofhome.com
    • The Most Awesome Sauteed Kale - mynourishedhome.com
    • Dinosaur Kale with Baby Potatoes - simplyrecipes.com
    • Ginger Soy Hakurei Turnips - nourishedsimply.com
    • Roasted Hakurei Turnips And Radishes - justalittlebitofbacon.com
    • Buttered Radishes with Poached Eggs On Toast - naturallyella.com
    • Grilled Steak and Radishes - Epicurious.com
    ADD FARM2TABLE GOODIES TO YOUR SHARE
    Pre-order anything from our www.online-farm-store.com and we'll have it ready for pickup during your selected CSA day!
    • Bardwell Farm Magic49 Medium Roast Coffee
    • Mother's Strawberry Jam
    • Crooked Stick Pops Popsicles, 10 flavors!
    • Now offering cage-free and pasture raised!
    • Hatfield local, Mountainside Maple Syrup in all sizes!
    • Chase Hill Farm artisan cheeses!
    • Mayval Farm Cheese Curds in plain, chive, garlic and buffalo!
    • Mondego Acres Free-Range Whole Chickens!
    • Fresh-frozen 5 ingredient or less artisan breads
    • Barts and Snow's Ice Cream!
    • Mapleline Milk is now available Tuesday!
    • Woodstar Cafe handmade jumbo cookies!
    • Nourse Farm frozen blueberries!
    • Bardwell Farm Mary Washington Asparagus
    • Local Billy C's Raw Honey
    TAKE ME TO THE STORE
    9 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK
    • There's a storm brewin'... and it dropped about a quarter inch of much needed rain!
    • You never know who will show up at CSA!
    • Brandin pickin' the greens!
    • We're irrigating round the clock to keep our seedlings moving along!
    • Jane sent us a photo of her salad right after she left the Tuesday CSA! Thanks Jane!
    • Laying down some row cover to help speed things along!
    • Tim and Brandin planting celery on a really hot day!
    • We added another bike to our green delivery system, it will be utilized for CSA and online orders! A big thank you to the McGlews for making this happen <3
    • The bell peppers are beginning to pop!
    7 DAY SUPPORT
    ​
    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 ​
  • Published on
    May 24, 2020

    Forkful: June 2020 - Week 1

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    WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?
    • Red & Green Oakleaf Lettuce (choice)
    • Mary Washington Asparagus
    • French Breakfast, Rover Red & Bacchus Purple Radishes (choice)
    • Five-color Swiss Chard, Winterbor & Russian Red Kale (choice)
    • Leafy Chinese Cabbage
    • Bok Choi (choice)
    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.com
    RAIN ALERTS
    If bad weather heads our way the indoor location will be just beyond the online pickup porch. Stay tuned for announcements and special COVID19 close quarters pickup information.
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    All of the leafy greens are looking amazing in High Tunnel 1

    FIELD NOTES
    Welcome to Week 1, it's finally here! Are you excited? We certainly are! Foodie adventure is calling!

    There are a ton of things going on at the farm 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 investment.

    It has been a crazy month finishing up everything for the CSA and as you can imagine COVID19 made us rethink EVERYTHING. Although it has been difficult we feel it has made us stronger as a crew. We are proud to be the first farm in our local area to implement safety procedures not only for our farmstand, customers, and crew, but also extending those same methods to our CSA farm share and it's members.

    The fields are prepped and planted! We laid miles of plastic and planted thousands of seedlings and seeds. It was many snowy and rainy days of planning and meetings. When the rains stopped, we got out there as early as we could and stayed out there as long as we could. There were so many dark til' dark days, more than we can count.

    Despite our cold and wet spring our technique of using new products such as row cover and the incorporation of our new high tunnels, we are proud to be able to supply you with a wonderful bounty for your first week.

    We need a rain dance, who's game? Things are really dry out there right now and we are hoping for rain. On the other hand the warmer weather has really helped pushed some of the other crops along. We're staying super busy keeping up with weeds and irrigating as much as possible.

    You asked and we listened. Look for many new vegetable varieties coming this year. A big thank you to our founding members for all of the care and feedback you provided, it helped shape the 2020 season.

    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 bardwellfarm@gmail.com.


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

    Owner Harrison Bardwell
    COVID19 & CSA SAFETY

    Choice Selection
    All CSA farm share members are required to wear a face mask and practice 6' foot distancing. Gloves will be provided by our farm for members to select their produce. All members must comply to receive their choice selected share. Lastly, farm share selection tables will also be separated 6 feet apart to prevent grouping.

    Curbside Pickup
    Upon arrival, text or call (413) 800-5583 and a Bardwell Farm Crew Member will bring your pre-selected bag or box share to you vehicle.

    Contactless Delivery
    Contactless deliveries will be made end of day between 4pm and 6pm.
    CSA TOTE BAGS
    Please do not bring personal shopping bags to pickup your share. Bardwell Farm tote bags will be distributed when you arrive. A medium share will receive 2, a small share will receive 1, and a half 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, ​no exceptions.
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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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    Red Oakleaf Lettuce

    WHAT TO USE FIRST
    1. Asparagus - 3 to 4 days in the fridge on it's own, in a tub of water, standing, up to 10 days
    2. Bok Choi - 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    3. Leafy Chinese Cabbage - 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    4. Lettuce - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    5. Kale - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    6. Swiss Chard - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    7. Radishes - 7 to 10 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer, longer in water 
    LETS GET COOKING
    Bok Choy 101 | Everything You Need To Know
    Clean & Delicious

    Bok Choy is a delicious and mild leafy green.  Learn how to shop, store, prep and work with this low-calorie, nutrient rich ingredient.

    ​more recipes:
    • 3 Fast & Easy Bok Choy Recipes - Clean & Delicious
    • 15 Minute Stir-Fried Chicken & Bok Choy - A Mindful Mom
    • Baked Roasted Radishes - Wicked Spatula
    • Buttered Radishes with Poached Eggs On Toast - Naturally Ella
    • French Breakfast Radish & Avocado On Toast - Inspired RD
    • Easy Swiss Chard - Simply Recipes
    • Creamed Swiss Chard - Martha Stewart
    • 10 Easy Asparagus Recipes - A Couple Cooks
    • 30 Delicious Ways To Use Asparagus - Food & Wine
    9 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK
    • Thank you for the masks Paula!
    • Gooood merrrrnin', good mernin', good mernin' to you...
    • Stringin' the heirlooms in high tunnel 2!
    • Planting peppers for days!
    • Navi and Brandin haulin' straw bales
    • Kaleidoscope of color!
    • We are proud to be a pop stop!
    • Now offering green delivery!
    • Rick and Harry received the new tent!
    7 DAY SUPPORT
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    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 ​
  • Published on
    October 14, 2019

    Forkful: October - Week 20

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    WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?
    • Spinach
    • Lettuce (choice)
    • Kale
    • Aji Peppers
    • Tomatoes (choice)
    • French Breakfast Radishes
    • Beets & Greens
    • Onions
    • Sweet Potatoes
    • Winter Squash (choice)
    • Carving Pumpkin (choice)
    • Sunflowers  
    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.
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    ​(413) 800-5583
    bardwellfarm@gmail.com
    FIELD NOTES
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    We already miss you...

    It's Week 20, the last week of the farm share and we're bummed.

    ​I knew this day would come but we never took into consideration the relationships we would form, come to enjoy, and love week after week. We all shared our ups and downs, we joked and laughed, but most of all, we shared our love of food and where it comes from. Is it too early to say, we can't wait for June?

    In honor of the last week and to show our gratitude, we are making this week's share much larger than normal. Feel free to swap items or pass along to another member if you have an abundance of one particular item in your pantry.

    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.

    Lastly, we are in the planning stages of a possible soup/winter CSA for January and February. We are pretty excited about it and hope everything falls into place for the coming year. Until then, please let Rick, Navi or myself know if you would be interested.

    Our farm wouldn't be what it is today without your wonderful support. A big thank you to our founding members, each and every one of you!

    Owner Harrison Bardwell 
    WHAT TO USE FIRST
    1. Tomatoes - ripe, 1 to 5 days pantry and 5 to 7 refrigerator 
    2. Spinach - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life​
    3. 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 
    4. Kale - you want to eat your greens when they are at their darkest color, especially kale, you will always get the maximum benefit
    5. Aji Peppers - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life
    6. French Breakfast Radishes - remove greens, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life​​
    7. Beets - use greens within 2 days, but think of the root like a potato, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, up to 10 day shelf
    8. Winter Squash - store in a cool dry place for up to 1 month
    9. Sweet Potatoes - store in a brown paper bag, placed in a cool dry place, will last 3 to 5 weeks
    10. Onions - store in a cool, dry, ventilated place, up to 4-6 weeks, don't store with potatoes, they expedite shelf life
    CSA FARM SHARE 2020 CALL LIST
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    We want to be sure our founding members have first choice of a share for next year before we open enrollment to the public.

    ​If you are planning on joining us again and you haven't already, please talk with Rick or Navi and they will add you to the call list for 2020. You can also email bardwellfarm@gmail.com or text/call (413) 800-5583 to be added.

    ​We would love to have you all back again next year!
    PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST RULES
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    Photo by Jessica
    • participants will receive a carving pumpkin in this week's share
    • carve your pumpkin and drop it off with your name written on the bottom at the farm by October 25th
    • October 26th and 27th 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 for 2 days where the public will vote for their favorite design
    • Monday we will announce the winner
    • the winner will receive a Bardwell Farm gift tote loaded with goodies
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    Also...
    • members can use their own pumpkin not provided by our farm if you so wish
    • store bought pumpkin carving kits can be used
    LET'S GET COOKING
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    pdf sweet_potatoes.pdf
    RECIPE SPOTLIGHT
    4 DELICIOUS SWEET POTATO RECIPES
    Tasty.com
    One potato, two potato, sweet potato more!

    More recipes:
    • Buttered Spinach with Vinegar - epicurious.com
    • Turkey Spinach Sliders - epicurious.com
    • French Canadian Onion Soup - foodandwine.com
    • Baked Stuffed Onion - marthastewart.com
    • Eggs In Purgatory - bonappetit.com
    • Crustless Tomato-Ricotta Pie - bonappetit.com
    • Sweet Potato Cakes With Kale and Bean Salad - goodhousekeeping.com
    • Tuscan Sausage and Kale Frittata - goodhousekeeping.com
    • Butternut Squash Risotto - goodhousekeeping.com
    • Roasted Butternut Squash With Cider Vinaigrette - goodhousekeeping.com​
    8 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK
    • Harry supported and worked the 2019 Hatfield Bonfire!
    • The Hatfield Elementary School stopped by and toured our farm!
    • We completed more work on the greenhouse end walls!
    • Hot air balloons flew high above the farm during Pumpkin Days!
    • Sarah and Harry stocked lots of Warty Goblins!
    • Lots of folks stopped by with their families to look for their favorite carving pumpkin!
    • We stood in awe of this amazing Sunday sunset!
    • Paula and Rick took time out for a quick photo during Pumpkin Days!
    7 DAY SUPPORT
    ​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
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