Week 18 - Thanks for a Great Season!

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What's in the Box?

From The North Farm
Lettuce
Brussels Sprouts
Celery
Cilantro
Potatoes
Carrots
Garlic
Shallot
Onions
Cabbage
​Pea Shoots

From Treasa's Treasures
​Leeks

From Slagle's Family Farm
Acorn Squash
​Delicata Squash

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Notes From the Field

It's hard to believe that it is already the middle of October. I feel like I blinked and the season had slipped by. It feels like only yesterday that we were putting together harvest lists for our first share delivery - remember the strawberries? But here we are, on the final week of the 2017 CSA season. 
We have really enjoyed growing for you this year and we hope you have found pleasure in eating straight from the farm. There were certainly challenges this year, many of which we have shared with you through this newsletter. The weather was certainly more of an obstacle than it has been in previous years. However, with the support for you, our CSA members, we were able to continue to grow and invest in the farm. We feel fortunate to have the support of the community so we can do the work that we feel is so important.
We are hoping you would be willing to participate in our end-of-the-year survey, which can be found here.. The feedback you provide in this survey is very helpful and will help us to continue improving our offerings in the coming year. There will also be a bonus for those of you who complete the survey, so be sure to give us your two cents!
Again, thank you for such a great year. We're going to be continuing to finish this year's storage harvests and then take a breath to enjoy the transition from fall to winter. That is when we get to recharge and think about all the great things that we will be growing in 2018. We hope you can join us for it!

Collin Thompson
​Farm Manager

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​Recipes and Resources

Roasted Delicata Squash and Onions

• Delicata squash is wonderful this time of year. It has the sweetness of the winter squash family, but doesn't require peeling. It can be used a variety of ways, but this simple recipe makes the flavor of the squash shine.

Crispy Fingerling Potatoes

• The potatoes you received this week are considered a large fingerling. You might want to slice them to make sure they crisp up nicely.

Soup to Dessert - Carrot Recipes

• Carrots are great in many ways - here are some links to some great ways of using up this fall and winter staple.

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​Featured Item

Winter Squash
​If you read the previous newsletters, you will remember that our winter squash got frosted in August and didn't set much viable fruit. We got some from our friends at Slagle's Family Farm in Felch for this final box. They provided you with two types - delicata and acorn. Both are nice and sweet and can used in a variety of ways, from roasting to soups to pie. 

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Storage Recommendations

In the Fridge:
Lettuce
Brussels Sprouts
Celery
Cilantro
Carrots
Cabbage
​Pea Shoots
Leeks
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On the Counter:
Squash
Garlic
Shallot
Onions
​Potatoes

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