Ready for Business!

Powisset has a Little Lamb

After months of preparation, Springfest was a huge success at Powisset Farm. Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the new barnyard, the vendors, and the beautiful property. It was such a pleasure being able to share the farm with so many wonderful families that are willing to support the Trustees. While we always feel lucky to spend our time at Powisset, it is so gratifying to meet the people who make our work possible. I was able to shake hands with people who have been CSA members for years and meet other members who just signed up this week. I can safely say that we had the largest turnout of any event that has taken place on the farm. The success of Springfest would not have been possible without the hard work and vision of our engagement site manager, Nicole. She does such great work at our site and it has been the utmost pleasure to know her and work with her. People like Nicole bring the kindness and success that the Trustees is known for.

Ready for Planting!

While wearing a carrot suit was interesting, the highlight of my day was leading a small group of visitors on a tour of the farm. We sincerely enjoy what we do, but it is hard work done with the goal of sharing it with our community. Being able to educate both children and adults about different aspects of agriculture was a total pleasure. Of course the barnyard was a huge hit, but these visitors took great interest in seeing the journey that their favorite vegetables take from seeding in the greenhouse to washing for sale. Leading this tour was also a reminder of how much I have been taught in such a short time. I first came to Powisset Farm only a year ago and the staff has done such a great job of sharing their passion that I am now able pass along some of this knowledge to others who are interested in the field.

Diane and Andrew on a Field Walk

Much of our focus in the past couple weeks has been on preparing for the festival, but the crops have not gone unnoticed. More vegetables have been planted, and a few are even ready to harvest. Rows of lettuce are looking big and beautiful, as are radishes, kale, and strawberries. As the calendar flips into the month of June, our growing season should pick up despite the cooler temperatures this week. Our first round of plantings begins to reach maturity and the typically warmer weather should allow the crops to grow even more quickly. The herb garden has been planted and will provide outstanding flavor and garnish to accompany the fresh produce that is grown only paces away. This will include rosemary, thyme, sage, summer savory, pipicha, chives, marjoram, oregano, and more. The nearby flower garden is also almost full and will provide vibrant beauty to the farm and to the tables of CSA members throughout the summer.

"Stake" and Tomatoes

The CSA will begin on Tuesday, June 12! Please keep an eye on the blog or your email for more information about pick-ups. If you are a new member or would like a refresher, we will be holding two orientations in the share distribution room in the main barn this Saturday 6/9 at 9:00am and 10:00am. We will run through how the CSA distribution works and provide a tour of the farm stand and pick-your-own areas. Be advised that the main driveway will be closed as we are paving the entrance and visitor parking areas. Please park in the field next to the barn where the event parking is located.

If you have any questions about agriculture, the CSA, or the Trustees, please feel free to reach out to us! We would be glad to chat with you. We are also still accepting CSA members for this season. You can sign up here!

Hope to see you soon!

Jeff Hoodlet

Farm Apprentice