MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS
Winter 2019-20, Week 17 of 25
Dear Farm Members,
It seems pertinent to offer an update on how things at the farm have been progressing in the midst of so much chaos.
Our crew has been doing double-time on hand washing and cleanliness -- above and beyond. Providing food that is clean and safe is not new to us, and is something we take very seriously. If anything, we’re feeling more focused than ever on our impact as a farm, and the huge responsibility you’ve all entrusted to us in providing your food. If you have any questions or concerns about our practices, please reach out to us.
We know many folks are avoiding grocery stores and crowded spaces, and hope that a CSA box offers you some degree of respite and flexibility. We aim to be a reliable source of produce, no matter what. We will continue to plant and grow food for our community. We believe that our CSA model which connects local farmers directly with our local community is now more relevant than ever. We know that some of our drop sites may have to close and we're committed to finding temporary alternatives, so we can continue delivering your food through these uncertain times.
I’m happy to report that we’re all in good health, and have been busily plugging away preparing fields for planting and getting our initial rounds of transplants into the ground. Last Thursday, our tiny winter crew planted a whopping 40 250’ beds of Walla Walla Sweet onions and potatoes. French fries and onion rings are officially in our future! We’ll spend the next week enjoying all the much needed water this current storm has to offer, with warm weather and longer days just beyond the horizon.
- Farmer Kale
Drop Site Protocols during COVID-19 Outbreak:
1. The delivery list is an integral part of our operation. We ask that you bring your own pen to the drop site and initial for your order. As always, please only take what has been delivered for you.
2. We ask that you only touch the box/bag/bouquet that are a part of your order.
3. In order to limit the time spent at each site, we are asking that you take your box home instead of spending time to unload your shares into reusable bags at the site.
3. If you are sick, please send a friend to pick up for you. If you cannot leave home, or need help with pickup, please let us know and we will endeavor to find a way to get you your box.
4. All produce has been packed by farm employees who are in good health and following our food safety policies.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
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THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS
Disclaimer: Box contents are dependent on actual harvest, but this is what you’ll likely receive in your boxes.
REGULAR BOX:
Artichokes (Coke Farm)
Celery (Coke Farm)
Little Gem Lettuce (Coke Farm)
Green Garlic (Coke Farm)
Onions (Coke Farm)
Carrots (Coke Farm)
Asparagus (Full Belly Farm)
Arugula (Riverdog)
Beets (Terra Firma Farm)
Red Radishes (Pinnacle)
SMALL BOX:
Artichokes (Coke Farm)
Celery (Coke Farm)
Little Gem Lettuces (Coke Farm)
Onions (Coke Farm)
Asparagus (Full Belly Farm)
Arugula (Riverdog)
Red Radishes (Pinnacle)
FRUIT SHARE: (Provided by Sunset Ridge Fine Fruits)
The last delivery for fruit will be April 1st/2nd.
Red Flame grapefruit (Sunset Ridge Fine Fruits)
Eureka Lemons (Sunset Ridge Fine Fruits)
Cara Cara pink navels (Lee Family Farms)
Washington Navels (Lee Family Farms)
FLOWERS: (Provided by Little Boy Flowers)
Early Spring Flower shares start this week!
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RECIPES
Recipes may sometimes call for more or less of a certain item in your boxes, or an ingredient you might not have on hand. We encourage you to enjoy the creativity associated with eating locally and seasonally.
Despite a snowy weekend, your boxes this week are filled with the exciting rewards of several weeks of warm weather. Green garlic, asparagus, and even a few artichokes are here and ready to grace your table!
Green Garlic Risotto (substitute your arugula for mizuna)
Steamed Artichokes with Lemon-Garlic Aioli
Roasted Asparagus and Cashew Ricotta Tartine
Arugula Spring Salad with Radishes and Asparagus
Lentils with Roasted Beets and Carrots
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HOW TO PICK UP
1. Check the delivery list for what is listed next to your name.
2. Take only what is listed there.
3. Initial next to the account's order.
4. Return empty boxes every week in a neat, unfolded stack.
If there's a problem, please take what we’ve delivered for you and contact us ASAP by email or phone.
If you share your subscription, please use this handy partner calendar to organize pick ups. Make sure you check in every week about who will pick up so one of you does not accidentally take someone else's order.
If you send someone else to pick up for you, please make sure they know the pick up procedure.
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HELPFUL MEMBER LINKS
Log into your account with CSAware(place your box on hold, update your account, renew your subscription)
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