MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS
Week 44/52 of 2022
Dear Farm Members,
It’s been awhile since I’ve written the farm newsletter – thank you Kale and Grace for taking up the torch! I wanted to step back in briefly to share some thoughts on the state of the farm and news about possible new directions.
First, a reminder: This coming November 5th, we’ll be hosting a special gathering to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Please come join us. (Buy tickets here!) We will be spit roasting a whole pig from our friends at AM Ranch. The meal will be catered by our neighbors, the wonderful cooks at Purdon Studios. There will be vegetarian and vegan options. Also: live music, square dancing in the barn, games and crafts. I’m especially excited for square dancing, which I have no idea how to do but have been told it's beginner friendly and very fun!
Since its humble beginnings in 1997, farming on ¾ acre generously shared by old family friends, Mountain Bounty has grown into a farming powerhouse and community fixture. We’ve grown a lot of incredible produce, and even more importantly we’ve cultivated a crop of highly skilled farmers. Mountain Bounty is now run by a team of 4 senior farm managers with 10 or more years of experience farming here and elsewhere, with myself as occasional advisor and mother hen. We also have a crew of 15 farmers each season which are instrumental to our success and we rely on every day. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved. The farm is constantly innovating and working to stay at the cutting edge of our craft, humming along producing consistently for 800 families, resilient to the many challenges we’ve faced, and ready for what comes.
After all these years, I’m now interested in more fully handing over the reins, selling the farm business, and moving on to new adventures. I’ve had a good long run. I started farming in the mid 90’s when I was in my 20’s, I’m now in my 50’s and ready for the next chapter. That’s both exciting and scary, mostly scary. Also, I think the farm could benefit from some fresh eyes, and new and different skills. I remain committed to the farm’s future success, and will stay involved as long as necessary to make sure your produce will keep on coming!
The ideal candidate(s) will be an individual or organization with farming or food experience, proven leadership skills, including the ability to manage and inspire a team, and a healthy dose of entrepreneurial spirit. I will remain as an advisor for whoever takes the helm as much as they want. Please spread the word, and get in touch if you would like more info. As this process unfolds I will share updates with our farm community.
With endless gratitude for all the years of support,
John Tecklin
THIS WEEK'S FARM BOX CONTENTS
REGULAR BOX:
This is likely what you'll receive in your shares but subject to change based on harvest. Box contents for the following week are posted online on Thursday here.
Lettuce
Baby Kale Mix
Spinach
Cauliflower
Radicchio
Cilantro
Radish
Onions
Garlic
Carrots
SMALL BOX:
Baby Kale Mix
Broccoli/Cauliflower
Lettuce
Radicchio
Cilantro
Radish
Carrots
RECIPES
Radicchio Caesar Salad (Garlic, Radicchio)
Radish Toast (Raddish)
Spinach Lasagna from Moosewood Cookbook (Onion, Garlic, Spinach)
Buffalo Cauliflower Wings (Cauliflower)
Roasted Cauliflower Bolognese (Cauliflower, Garlic, Onions instead of Shallots, Kale Pesto)
Apple Cheddar Crisp Salad (Baby Kale Mix, Apples)
WINTER FRUIT SHARES (provided by Frog Hollow Farm)
**This is the FIRST delivery of the WINTER Fruit Share!**
You must renew for the Winter Fruit Share, there is no rollover between seasons!
Please do not take a WINTER Fruit Share if you are not signed up for one.
Fuyu persimmon - Frog Hollow Farm
Keitt mangos - Ava's Mangos
Pomegranate - Twin Girls Farm
Hachiya persimmon - Twin Girls Farm
Povina apples - Billy Bob Orchards
Fuji apples - Billy Bob Orchards