Week 10 - Salsa, anyone?

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What's in the Box?

From The North Farm
Tomatoes
Eggplant
Sweet Pepper
Hot Pepper
Onion
Garlic
Cabbage
Spring Mix
Cucumber
Potatoes​

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​Notes From the Field

Welcome to week 10 of your CSA. It's starting to feel a little bit like fall on the farm, now that we are planting fall and winter crops, turning fields that used to hold crops, and saying goodbye to our intern, Morrison. There is something sad about the transition to fall, but for the farmer, it is an exciting time of year. We start to haul in the crops that we've been watching grow for the summer months, we fill our coolers and cellar with produce that we will continue to offer throughout the winter months, and we start thinking about next year, trying to remember what we want to do differently and what new things we want to try. It is a time to say good bye, but it also is a time for us to think ahead with excitement.

On that note, we have an exciting announcement pertaining to one of our farmers. Landen Tetil, owner of Bean Pole Farm, and our longest running farm incubator participant, just bought her own farm! She has been with us for three years now, and decided it was time to find property of her own that she can settle down on and continue to build her business. She bought 40 acres about 8 miles from the farm, so we are excited that she will continue to be close while working to realize her dreams on her new property. We are incredibly proud of Landen, and excited to see what Bean Pole Farm becomes! She will likely continue at The North Farm for one more season as she transitions to her new property, so keep an eye out for her products in this year's and next year's CSA boxes from The North Farm.

We hope you enjoy this week's share, and as always, thanks for your support. If you have any questions, comments, or feedback, please feel free to follow the link at the end of this newsletter. 

Collin Thompson
​Farm Manager

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Recipes and Resources

Pico De Gallo

• This fresh salsa is great for dressing up tacos and burritos, or just with a bowl of tortilla chips.

Eggplant Curry

• Eggplant is great for soaking up flavors and maintaining an appealing texture in sauces and curries. This simple curry will warm you up as fall approaches.

Homemade Sauerkraut

• Sauerkraut is a great way to use cabbage, and is surprisingly easy. It's also great for you! All you need is some kitchen tools, mason jars, and some salt. Can't get much easier!

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Featured Item

Cucumbers
We grow two varieties of cucumbers at The North Farm, both of which you may have seen over the last 10 weeks. The longer ones are called Tasty Jade, while the more typical looking cucumbers are called Corinto. 
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We grow both varieties in our hoophouse on trellising twine, which helps the fruits stay straight and more uniform in color, but also makes picking them easier and more pleasant. We are getting nearer to the end of cucumber season, so be sure to enjoy them while they last!

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Storage Recommendations

In the Fridge:
Eggplant
Sweet Pepper
Hot Pepper
Cabbage
Spring Mix
Cucumber

On the Counter:
Tomatoes
Onion
Garlic
Potatoes​ - keep in the dark

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