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    Forkful: Oct 2020 - Week 19

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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.
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    ​(413) 800-5583
    bardwellfarm@gmail.com
    WEATHER ALERT
    Sunday - October 4, 2020
    The weather is looking pretty good this week but be sure to keep you umbrellas handy folks :)
    FIELD NOTES
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    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 Bardwell
    WHAT 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
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    ​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.
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    PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST RULES
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    • 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 SPOTLIGHT
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    NEW! We have Pioneer Valley Popping Corn available in jars and novelty popping cobs!
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    NEW! Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake and Pear Pecan Tea Bread from Woodstar Cafe!
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    We have several varieties of apples in 1/2 peck bags! 

    6 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK
    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: Sept/Oct 2020 - Week 18

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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.com
    WEATHER 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
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    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 Bardwell
    WHAT 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 COOKING
    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 WEEK
    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
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    Forkful: September 2020 - Week 17

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    WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?
    • sweet corn
    • butternut squash
    • onions
    • cauliflower
    • bell peppers
    • ​tomatoes
    • apples
    • kale
    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
    Sunday - September 20, 2020
    Another beautiful week on tap with no rain on your pickup days :)
    FIELD NOTES
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    It's cold and we received a frost! We hustled and worked late all weekend to harvest vulnerable crops and cover fields with remay before the freezing temperatures set-in. Sensitive crops will be affected. It came early this year and is pretty surprising, we didn't receive a frost until middle October of last year. 

    We've made progress installing more irrigation lines out back. This new system will help irrigate crops when there is no rain and in times of drought. We also spent a good part of last week windrowing all kinds of pumpkins for the Pumpkin Days fall festivities.

    Pumpkin Days kicked off last Friday and it was well received, be sure to stop by this weekend for all of your fall ornamentals, apple cider, and cider donuts! 

    ​Owner Harrison Bardwell
    WHAT TO USE FIRST 
    • sweet corn - 1 to 3 days in the refrigerator 
    • slicing tomatoes - turning ripe 3 to 5 days countertop, ripe 7 days in refrigerator
    • tomatoes - 5 to 7 days room temperature
    • kale - 5 to 7 days in the fridge
    • bell peppers - 1 to 2 weeks in the crisper drawer
    • cauliflower - up to 2 weeks in the crisper drawer
    • apple - up to 2 weeks room temp, 4 to 6 weeks in the fridge
    • onions - 6 weeks at room temp, 2 months in the fridge
    • butternut squash - up to 6 months in a cool dry place

    DID YOU KNOW
    Did you know carrots and butternut squash have things in common? They are both orange in color, which indicates that they have an abundance of the powerhouse nutrients known as “carotenoids”, specifically beta-carotene, which your body automatically converts to Vitamin A. This specific vitamin helps to prevent heart disease and macular degeneration, as well as improves eye health.
    LETS GET COOKING
    FARM2TABLE SPOTLIGHT
    Apple Cider Donuts
    AVAILABLE FRIDAY
    Pumpkin Walnut Bread​
    AVAILABLE FRIDAY
    ​Ginger Cookie
    IN STOCK
    6 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK
    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
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    Forkful: September 2020 - Week 16

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    WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?
    • sweet corn
    • acorn squash
    • bunching broccoli 
    • beets
    • eggplant
    • heirlooms & slicing tomatoes
    • swiss chard
    • 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.com
    WEATHER ALERTS
    Sunday - September 13, 2020
    Chance of rain with your pickup on Friday folks, be sure to bring that umbrella.
    FIELD NOTES
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    No frost on the Little Jacks just yet, but we're seeing 38 degree overnight temps in the 15 day!

    Our days are turning chilly and it's been harvest, harvest, harvest. We are trying to get it all in before the frosts come. Speaking of harvest, Pumpkin Days begins this weekend! Our pumpkin displays will be up and we will have all kinds of fall decor like indian corn, cornstalks, mums (8 colors to choose from), straw bales, and most importantly, PUMPKINS! We'll have our traditional small, medium, and large carvers, sugars, gourds and the wicked popular Warty Goblins. New this year you'll see heirloom pumpkins, Little Jacks and Baby Boos too! All of the autumn goodies we all love will be here like fresh pressed cider, apple cider donuts, pumpkin bread, ginger molasses cookies, pumpkin spice and maple nut coffees, as well as fresh baked bread, local maple syrup, pumpkin butter, and apple maple jam!

    The holidays will be here soon! For those of you that are interested we are bringing in limited pre-order pasture-raised Thanksgiving turkeys from Mondego Acres Farm. At this time we will only be offering them to our CSA members! Pricing and availability will be coming soon. If you would like more information please call, message us or talk with your Bardwell Farm representative during CSA pickup.

    Enjoy your share this week folks!

    Owner Harrison Bardwell
    WHAT TO USE FIRST 
    • sweet corn - 1 to 3 days in the refrigerator
    • bunching broccoli - 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer 
    • slicing tomatoes - turning ripe 3 to 5 days countertop, ripe 7 days in refrigerator
    • eggplant - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer 
    • swiss chard - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • beets - up to 10 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • acorn squash - 4 to 5 weeks in a cool dry place
    • garlic - whole head of garlic unpeeled will last up to 6 months

    DID YOU KNOW
    Did you know when it comes to micronutrients, acorn squash has plenty to offer. One cup serves up a whopping 37% of your DV of vitamin C, 18% DV of vitamin A, 22% DV magnesium, and 26% potassium. It's also a good source of iron, folate, manganese, and vitamins B1 and B6.
    LETS GET COOKING
    MAPLE GLAZED SQUASH
    Food Wishes | YouTube
    ​Tasty and easy recipe if you've never tried acorn squash before :)

    more recipes:​
    FARM2TABLE SPOTLIGHT
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    NEW Bart's Ice Cream
    Available in the online farm store, Peanut Butter Paradise
    Cookie Dough
    Midnight Chocolate
    Salted Caramel
    Mousse & Raspberry
    Almond EnJoy!
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    ​It's starting to feel fally around here! This is your one-stop-shop for mums, pumpkins, gourds, indian corn, straw bales, cornstalks and more!
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    Pumpkin Spice & Maple Nut Coffee
    Available now in the online farm store in 12oz bags, ground or whole bean!



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    We are still several weeks out but we wanted to plant this pumpkin patch in your head. The Great Pumpkin needs carvers for our 2nd Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest and we want you to enter! There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes with more details to come. Start planning your cool, spooky, and kooky designs, it's going to be spooktacular! 
    LIMITED PREORDER PASTURE RAISED THANKSGIVING TURKEYS
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    We will be taking limited preorders for Mondego Acres Pasture Raised Turkeys this Thanksgiving holiday! Pricing and availability will be coming in the next few weeks. If you are interested please call, message, or let your Bardwell Farm CSA representative know and add you to the call list.
    CSA 2021 CALL LIST
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    Have you enjoyed the CSA this year and want to be notified when the 2021 enrollment begins? Send us a quick note including your phone number and email and we'll be sure to let you know!
    6 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK
    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
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    Forkful: September 2020 - Week 15

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    WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?
    • sweet corn
    • red potatoes
    • radishes
    • celery
    • bell peppers
    • aji & banana peppers
    • leeks
    • kale
    • lettuce
    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
    Monday - September 7, 2020
    No rain in the forecast, but be sure to keep those umbrellas handy folks!
    FIELD NOTES
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    Mini Boos, Cannonballs, Little Jacks, and Warty Goblins are coming!
     
    We are scrambling this week because our main tractor is having motor issues forcing it out of commission. This makes things stressful and harder to get things accomplished, but we are fortunate that we have good relationships with other local farmers in town to have the ability to borrow equipment to help get the job done. 

    Fall is in the air and Pumpkin Days will be here before you know it! The field pumpkins are beginning to turn orange early due to the drought conditions this year. We may have some issues with ripening but don't you fret, we will have pumpkins!

    We're very excited to get more winter crops into the high tunnels. We are planting winter greens such as winterbor kale, red and white russian kales, swiss chard baby greens, a plethora of spinach varieties, along with green and red lettuce varieties, arugula, and bok choy. Stay tuned on this project, it will be an interesting one!

    ​Harrison Bardwell
    WHAT TO USE FIRST 
    • sweet corn - 1 to 3 days in the refrigerator
    • kale - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer, longer in water
    • lettuce - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • radishes - 7 to 10 days unwashed, refrigerator crisper drawer, longer in water
    • red potatoes - 3 to 5 weeks in the pantry, 3 to 4 months in the refrigerator
    • peppers - 1 to 2 weeks in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • leeks - refrigerate in a closed paper bag, up to 2 weeks​​​
    • ​celery - 3 to 4 weeks in the refrigerator
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    DID YOU KNOW
    Radishes were brought Massachusetts by 1629. Radishes are members of the Brassicaceae (mustard or cabbage) family. The root is related to kale, broccoli, cauliflower, and horseradish, among others. Radishes are a great low-cal snack; one cup of sliced radishes has only 19 calories.
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    BEST ROAST POTATOES EVER
    The Food Lab | YouTube
    Incredibly crisp and crunchy on the outside, with centers that are creamy and packed with potato flavor. We dare you to make them and not love them. We double-dare you!

    more recipes:
    CSA 2021 CALL LIST
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    Have you enjoyed the CSA this year and want to be notified when the 2021 enrollment begins? Send us a quick note including your phone number and email and we'll be sure to let you know!
    FARM2TABLE SPOTLIGHT
    Thomas Farm Cheeses
    ​    Cow Cheese Curds and Goat Crumbles, Cranberry, Chive, Garlic Dill and Plain Chevre
    ​NOBL Pumpkin Latte
    ​    Pumpkin Maple Oat Milk Lattes available ice cold
    Bart's Pumpkin & Spice​
    ​​    New flavors available, Pumpkin & Spice, Apple Pie, Mint Chip, Caramel Heath Crunch and MassMocha
    6 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK
    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
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    Forkful: September 2020 - Week 14

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    WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?
    • spaghetti squash
    • sweet corn
    • specialty tomatoes
    • bok choy
    • lettuce
    • green beans
    • slicing tomatoes
    • apples
    • flowers
    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
    Monday - August 31, 2020
    The weather is looking pretty good this week, but keep an umbrella handy just in case folks! 
    FIELD NOTES
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    Cool early Morning harvest  

    The first of September is tomorrow and with it comes the cool mornings and dry warm days. We are finally wearing our Bardwell Farm hoodies and it feels so good. It won't be long before the pumpkin harvest and Pumpkin Days begin, our favorite time of the year!

    Fall is just around the corner and we are busy getting ready for a number of things. The last of the fall plantings are going in and we are cover cropping, but something really exciting is happening in one of our high tunnels. We are beginning to plant our first winter crop. That's right, it will be the first year we will be open for business year round! We are still working on the logistics of how these products will be made available to you but the groundwork is in place. Stay tuned.

    Speaking of fall, we are including a taste this week with our spaghetti squash and Pine Hill Orchard apples, enjoy!
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    Harrison Bardwell
    WHAT TO USE FIRST 
    • Sweet Corn - 1 to 3 days in the refrigerator
    • Tomatoes - turning ripe 3 to 5 days countertop, ripe 7 days in refrigerator​
    • Specialty Tomatoes - turning ripe 3 to 5 days countertop, ripe 7 days in refrigerator 
    • Bok Choy - 5 to 6 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer 
    • Lettuce - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • Green Beans - about 7 days, bagged in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • Spaghetti Squash - 4 to 5 weeks in a cool dry place
    • Apples - up to 8 weeks individually wrapped in the refrigerator crisper drawer

    DID YOU KNOW
    Spaghetti squash is finished cooking when you can easily pierce a fork through the flesh all the way to the peel. The flesh will also separate easily into spaghetti-like strands, hence the name!
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    SPAGHETTI SQUASH 4 WAYS, EASY DINNERS FOR 2
    YouTube | Tasty
    4 easy, satisfying, and inexpensive meals for the busy work week!

    more recipes:
    6 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK
    COMING SOON
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    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