Hello Powisset Blog!

As your new CSA Manager, I wanted to give you an update on how winter plans have been going so far! First, I want to thank Zannah for all she did for this farm for almost three seasons. I know I have some big boots to fill.  Zannah was a great leader, co-worker, and friend. I’m looking forward to putting to use all the knowledge and skills I gained from working with her.

 

I have been in this new position for a week now and it has been busy. I’ve had some help from Diane and Jeff the apprentices for the season,

counting seeds from our inventory so that we can move forward buying more seeds for the upcoming season. They have been a huge help and, as always, they play a vital role in the farm’s operations.

A big thank you to everyone who has signed up for their 2018 CSA share. Having advance sign-ups really helps us estimate how many people we should be growing for and helps with our crop plan. I know signing up for a summer CSA isn’t always on your radar in the dead of winter but if you’re thinking of doing so, I encourage you to do so soon. By supplementing your produce consumption with locally grown fruit and vegetables, you help to reduce reliance on out-of-state farms and their impact on the environment. You’re also supporting a local business, Powisset Farm, which trains new farmers in their trade, ensuring the future of local agriculture. I encourage everyone to make the local food movement a priority.

You can sign up for a 10-week or 20-week share (and add-on a fruit share!) by visiting: tinyurl.com/powissetCSA If you want to talk more about our CSA program, eating local, or farming please feel free to reach out to me.

Finally, thank you for your support. I know at the height of the season it gets pretty busy but please do not hesitate to call or email me with any questions that come up: 508-785-0339 or akelly@thetrustees.org.

Cheers!

Andrew

P.S. Check us out on Facebook and our new Instagram account! You can find our Facebook page at facebook.com/powissetfarm and you can follow us on Instagram @powissetfarm. Make sure to tag your farm photos with #powissetfarm and #thetrustees.

February Happenings at Powisset

Happy February Farm Friends!

While it's a different landscape out there in the winter, we've still got a lot going on inside! Last night we hosted an Indian Cooking class and meal with Shruti Mehta. Twelve participants made six extremely tasty dishes including Spinach Pakora, Beet Raita, and Butternut Squash Shaak.

The Powisset Cafe: Job Opportunities:

If any of you visited the Powisset Cafe this past summer you know what a special place it is...serving farm fresh goodies like quiche, salad, scones and much more every Saturday during CSA season. Well, we are looking to repeat the Cafe and are hiring for a Manager to work every other Saturday between 9-3pm. If you or someone you know are interested in learning more, please send me an email at nnacamuli@thetrustees.org.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Are you interested in helping out with events and programs at Powisset Farm? Whether you have lots of ideas, love to execute (including moving chairs, decorating tables, or greeting program attendees) or have a knack for Marketing and spreading the word, we have volunteer opportunities for you! Anyone interested, please contact Nicole at nnacamuli@thetrustees.org.

Valentines Day at Powisset

Now that it is February, Valentines Day is just around the corner. Rather than go to a restaurant for the prixe fixe menu, spend it at Powisset for a cooking class and meal at Aphrodisiac Alert: A Valentines Day Cooking Class and Meal! Chef Didi Emmons is our instructor and our menu includes: arugula and basil salad with goat cheese, wild salmon with pineapple avocado salsa, lots of local veggies, and for dessert a rolled vanilla cake with rose whipped cream, and goji and raspberry sauce. The meal is paired with champagne and wine and is limited to 12 people. For more information, visit our web site.

Looking ahead:
February School Vacation Week Programs: Looking for some activities for your kiddos during vacation week? Well, we got plenty of that here in the Powisset Cooks Kitchen with Chef Didi Emmons while we learn the basics of cooking, including knife skills, create an omelet, soup, naan (Indian flat bread), and the grand finale is focused on desserts! Join us for one day or all 3! To register click on the links below:
Feb. 20th
Feb. 21st
Feb. 22nd

The week will end with Soup & Stars on Saturday, Feb. 24th. Come star gaze with us while enjoying some warm soup in the kitchen!

We hope to see you around the farm!