Powisset Happenins! Upcoming Events + Programs!
Save the Date for
Springfest!
Even though there are several of inches of snow outside Springfest quickly approaching!
Like last year, it will be held on Memorial
Day, May 29th from 10-3pm
so save the date! It will be preceded by the Powisset
Farm Trail Race at 8:30am and activities will include music (the
amazing Railroad House Band), local
food & beer, kid’s crafts & activities, farm tours, visits with our
animals, a pie-eating contest, and much more! If you are interested in
volunteering at the event or participating as a vendor, please contact Nicole
at nnacamuli@thetrustees.org.
We’re Hiring!
Some of you may have joined us this fall for one or more
of our Powisset Café Pop Ups but
either way, we will be hosting the Powisset
Café every other Saturday (June 17th-Oct.
21st) during CSA season, serving breakfast and lunch items made
with produce right from the farm! As a result we are looking to hire 4 roles to
run this: a Café Manager, Chef, Dishwasher, and Counter Server. For more
information about these positions or to apply, please contact nnacamuli@thetrustees.org.
Upcoming Programs
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April 8th: Intro
to Pottery at Powisset: A Clay and Hand building Workshop with one of our
favorite artists and friends, Lisa
Walker.
April Vacation
Week Programs
Looking for activities for the kiddos during April
Vacation week? Well, we’ve got you covered. From April 18-21st, we will be hosting Farmer
for a Day or join us for the entire week for Farmer for a Week. From 9:30-12:30pm
on those days we will be doing a combination of working in the fields and the
kitchen. Activities may include planting, composting, visiting and caring for
our animals as well as cooking some simple dishes in our farm kitchen such as
pesto, dumplings, & hand pies. Every day will be different and these programs
are appropriate for kids aged 7-10.
Eggs & Meat for Sale!
Did you know that every other Thursday, we sell grass-fed
beef, Powisset pork and pasture raised chickens from 3 of our Trustees Farms,
here at Powisset? Either Tim or Connor will be on hand from 2-6pm on the following
dates to answer questions or just sell you these goodies. In addition, we
always have eggs for sale. Come on in any day and get your farm fresh eggs!
We have a cash box in our fridge.
March 30th
April 13th
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| Future tomatoes |
April 27th
News from the fields:
March has brought its typical extremes in weather. We are
busy filling up the greenhouse with this seasons onions and the first of
several generations of Swiss chard, kale, and tomatoes. It’s a steamy eighty
degrees in the green house during the day. If you are looking for a respite from
the wintery weather outside you can join us on Wednesday and Friday mornings.
For more information about greenhouse volunteer opportunities follow this link:
http://volunteer.thetrustees.org/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page?id=a0Co000000BEOUiEAP
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| Shallot sprouts |
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| Rock star greenhouse volunteers |
As soon as this late winter snow melts we will start prepping
the fields for seeding and transplanting. The first seeds to be sown in the
fields are peas and fava beans. Kale, chard, onions, and beets are quick to
follow. I’m really excited about the coming season. We have some interesting
new varieties we are growing as well as a plan to integrate new sustainable
growing practices on the farm. I am always searching
for ways to improve my
craft through continuing education opportunities, farmer partnerships, and
workshops. This winter has brought lots of opportunity to do just that.
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| James and Simba continue offer their support to the farm operation |
We are looking forward to seeing you all back on the farm in
just a few short months!
Your farmer,
Zannah