MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS
Week 26/53 of 2020
Dear Farm Members,
This past week, it was time to take down our high tunnels. Since February, they’ve held our very first plantings of tomatoes, summer squash, and beets, offering refuge from rain and freezing temperatures on cold winter days, and promising an abundance of frost-tender vegetables at the earliest possible date. But the moment finally comes when sweltering summer sun renders these plastic tunnels irrelevant, and so the tops come down. Zucchini and the very first tomato harvests at last take place against a background of clear blue sky.
On a separate note, some of you may have noticed that we haven’t been present at the Nevada City Farmer’s Market for the past few weeks. After much thought and consideration, we’ve decided to temporarily delay our attendance at the market for several different reasons; concerns about COVID-19 and the health and safety of our farmers and a shortage of labor to harvest and staff at the market, alongside an overwhelming increase in demand for our CSA. We’ll be missing our amazing market staff and vendor friends, as well as the opportunity market gives us to connect with all of you, but feel that the CSA is the best avenue for us to serve our community at this time. We encourage those of you who are market regulars to support any and all of the many other incredible vendors that continue to attend, and hope to be back soon!
Farmer Kale
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:
Kale
Zucchini/Cucumbers
Carrots
Napa Cabbage
Broccoli
Lettuce
Garlic
Arugula
Cherry Tomatoes
Cauliflower
SMALL BOX:
Kale
Carrots
Napa Cabbage
Broccoli
Lettuce
Garlic
Arugula
SUMMER FRUIT SHARES: (Provided by Sunset Ridge Fine Fruits)
These shares run for 19 weeks until October 8th.
FLOWER SHARE:(Provided by Little Boy Flowers)
The Summer Flower Shares will start in July, exact dates TBA.
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.
Steamed Napa Cabbage Dumplings
Napa Cabbage Salad with Toasted Almonds
Stuffed Zucchini with Freekeh Pilaf and Currants
HOW TO PICK UP YOUR CSA SHARES:
1. Check the delivery list each week and initial for your order on the delivery list. 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. We are asking that you pick up your box from the site and take it home with you to prevent the amount of time you are spending at your CSA site. If you’d like to pack it into a reusable bag, please feel free to do that at your car. Please bring your empty box back each week for reuse.
4. If you are sick, please send a friend to pick up for you and let them know about the pick up procedure.
5. All produce has been packed by farm employees who are in good health and following our food safety policies.
If there's a problem, please take what we’ve delivered for you and conta ct us by email or phone.
If you share your subscription, please make sure you check in every week about who will pick up so one of you does not accidentally take someone else's order.
HELPFUL MEMBER LINKS
Read our Welcome Letter
Log into your Member Dashboard (pay your balance, place your box on hold, update your account, renew your subscription)
Current Members Info on our Website for more information about your subscription and our program
Mountain Bounty Farm
www.mountainbountyfarm.com