We are gearing up for the start of the CSA next week, Tuesday June 9th! CSA members will receive a detailed email tomorrow with information about changes for this year in response to COVID-19. The most noticeable change on the farm is our new tent for CSA pick-ups! One person per CSA share will be allowed under the tent at a time and face masks and handwashing will be required. We will be operating the CSA pick-your-own using guidelines established by the MA Department of Agriculture. In order to limit wait times for CSA pick-up we will be asking that CSA members select a time slot for their weekly pick-up (instructions for selection will be included in the CSA email tomorrow, Tuesday). We are making additional adjustments to help with this transition including offering an additional pick-up day (Wednesday), the option of pre-packed CSA bags, and senior/immune compromised member hours. We are working hard to make sure everyone will be able to enjoy the farm this summer, have access to their favorite veggies, and stay safe at the same time!
This week we are continuing our pre-order sales as well as farm store walk-up sales (both will continue to be open to the public once the CSA starts). Pre-orders are available for pick up Tuesday-Friday 2pm - 6pm, and Saturday 11am - 3pm. Ordering opens the day before pick-up at 2pm and closes at 5am the morning of pick-ups. The walk-up farm store will be open this week Wednesday-Saturday.
Walk-up farm store hours this week
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 2pm - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 3pm
Here’s the link to the shop for pre-orders: https://openfoodnetwork.net/barrett-s-mill-farm/shop#/shop
Remember to select a pick-up time in order to begin shopping. Also, when an item sells out, it disappears from the shop, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we won’t have it again. You can always check back the next order cycle!
What’s available this week (online orders and walk-up sales):
Asparagus- This will likely be the last week of the asparagus harvest for the season.
Strawberries - a limited number as they are just beginning to ripen!
Spinach - Coming in strong!
Bok choy
Arugula
Salad Turnips - Sweet and crunchy, as the name suggests they are great in salads!
Radishes
Baby Bok Choy
Napoli carrots - Only available Tuesday as this is the end of our high-tunnel grown planting of carrots.
Mushrooms from Fat Moon in Chelmsford
Seedlings - Basil, tomatoes, husk cherries and snapdragons
Herbs - chives, oregano, thyme