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| Our fearless leader fighting for sweet potatoes |
In this post...
- Thank you for a great season!
- Winter share
- In this week's share
- Other events at Powisset
The trembling leaves mark the end of another beautiful
season on the farm. This moment has been seven months in the making, and the
time has absolutely flown by. It feels like just yesterday that we were
scrambling to set up the greenhouse in the middle of a cold, wet February
snowstorm. Today I visited last winter’s piglets that we welcomed in the middle
of the night during a blizzard and without power. They were upwards of three
hundred pounds and ready to become mothers of their own piglets for next
season. Back then, our laying hens weren’t yet a twinkle in their mother’s eye,
and our successful barnyard experience was still a storage area for accumulated
farm equipment. This season our animals, crops, property, and personal
experiences grew with your help, and we hope that you were able to enjoy the
changes taking place during the course of the year.
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A well-managed farm sees beneficial insects like
this mantis |
I speak for everyone on our crew when I say how grateful we
are that you were part of our experience this year. The CSA allows us to learn
and practice an important trade that is so often forgotten by those who think
food comes shrink-wrapped from a factory. Not only are you contributing to
little old Powisset Farm, but also to a culture that broadcasts the importance
of local agriculture.
As the fields of cash crops shift into acres of cover crop
that will preserve the soil and prepare nutrients for next season, we too will
morph into winter roles. Equipment and infrastructure will be updated, our
muscles will get a rest, and we will renew our excitement for farming by
dreaming up new ways to improve the property and the veggies it produces.
If you’re not ready for the season to end, please consider
signing up for a
winter share. You’ll be able to stock up on some great veggies
before the darkness sets in, and you’ll be able to see your favorite farmers a
few more times! Shares are $150 for three bulk pickups that will take place from
10am-noon on November 17, December 1, and December 15.
Alas, we hope you enjoy the final distribution!
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| Two farmers trying to stay warm on a cold day |
- Sweet potatoes
- Potatoes
- Garlic
- Leeks
- Radishes
- Arugula
- Lettuce
- Bell peppers
- Hot peppers
- Butternut squash
- Popcorn
- Root crop mix
- Kale
- Celery
- Broccoli
- Carrots
Before we say farewell, don't forget about the many other things going on at Powisset Farm! Aside from some beautiful trails, we have some great activities for families and adults on our
events page. Summer might be over, but there is still quite a bit to do on the property.
Hope to see you soon!
Jeff Hoodlet
Farm Apprentice
Clear late fall and winter evenings are perfect for stargazing! And there’s no better spot to check out the sky than Powisset Farm. Bring the family to look at the stars with the guidance of our special guest, Astronomer Al, who can help you identify stars, planets, and all things celestial. Wear warm clothes and enjoy a cup of hot cider while you gaze upward. There are plenty of stars to go around!
It’s pumpkin whoopie pie time! In this hands-on children’s cooking class, we will focus on a classic fall flavor profile – pumpkin. Children will learn how to make pumpkin whoopie pies, which they will eat on site and be able to replicate at home. And, we’ll make mini loaves of pumpkin bread to take home and share with the family. This class is geared toward children ages 7-10, or younger if accompanied by an adult, and fills quickly -- so register soon!
