MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS
Week 37/53 of 2020
Dear Farm Members,
Last week we harvested our kabocha squash, the first variety of winter squash to come in from the fields. Next up is our crop of beautiful amber-colored delicata squash- a reminder in the midst of a long string of hot and smoky days that fall is indeed approaching! We’re nearly to that wonderful time on the farm when lettuce and greens are abundant, and a little bit of everything you could ever dream of is in season. And while there’s so much food to look forward to, make sure to savor the zucchini, cucumbers, beans, and other high summer crops that will gradually begin to make their way out. Happy eating!
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.
Mark your calendars! Early bird renewals for current members will be begin September 25th.
REGULAR BOX:
Thai Basil
Sweet Red Peppers
Melon
Tomatoes
Collards
Cucumbers
Green Beans
Onions
Chives
Carrots
Eggplant
SMALL BOX:
Thai Basil
Sweet Red Peppers
Tomatoes
Collards
Zucchini
Green Beans
Onions
Carrots
We are absolutely overflowing with an abundance of tomatoes! Starting September 8th we’ll be offering 10# flats of beautiful, ripe, red slicers as an optional add-on for pick-up at our Western Nevada County CSA sites. If you’ve been dreaming of canning, freezing, saucing, or making a big batch of fresh salsa - this is your chance. Orders can be placed through our website at: https://mountainbounty.csaware.com/store/flat-of-tomatoes-western-nevada-country-C16456
SUMMER FRUIT SHARES: (Provided by Sunset Ridge Fine Fruits)
These shares run for 19 weeks until October 8th.
Gala Apples (Smit Farms)
Autumn Flame Yellow peaches (Lee Family Farms)
Honey Punch pluots (Lee Family Farms)
Emerald Beaut plums (Lee Family Farms)
FLOWER SHARE:(Provided by Little Boy Flowers)
This is the tenth week of the Summer Flower Share. If you are interested in joining for delivery starting next week, you can sign up here: https://mountainbounty.csaware.com/store/.
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.
Spicy Eggplant and Green Bean Curry
Grilled Eggplant Rolls with Feta and Olives
HOW TO PICK UP YOUR CSA SHARES:
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.
We ask that you only touch the box/bag/bouquet that are a part of your order.
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.
If you are sick, please send a friend to pick up for you and let them know about the pick up procedure.
All produce has been packed by farm employees who are in good health and following our food safety policies.
Please wear a mask to your pick up site and practice social distancing.
If there's a problem, please take what we’ve delivered for you and contact 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.
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)
Going on vacation? You can place your box on hold from your Member Dashboard.
Click the date you'd like to hold your box on the delivery calendar on the right side of your screen.
If you have multiple subscriptions, you'll have to place both on hold and you can toggle between subscriptions here.
When you place your vegetable box on hold, your subscription extends one week into the future since our vegetable shares are year-round.
When you place your fruit or flowers on hold, you'll receive a credit at the end of that season that you can use towards your next renewal. If you place your bread on hold, you are not charged for that week.
Interested in renewing your subscription? You can buy credits additional delivery credits at any time. More information can be found in our Member Handbook (https://mountainbountyfarm.com/updates-from-the-farm/2020/5/17/welcome-to-our-csa).
Mountain Bounty Farm
www.mountainbountyfarm.com