Farm Stand Season is Coming!
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Greetings from the Farm!
As we prepare for the Summer season, the Farm Team has been busy as the bees, spending the month of April seeding, irrigating and transplanting. If you like numbers, you’ll love this breakdown:
- Over 50,000 plants transplanted from the greenhouse into the field
- 20 different varieties direct seeded
- 100+ varieties of produce to be grown on the Farm this year! Wow!
Have we planted for you yet? To ensure we have enough food for your order this summer, it’s best to register for the CSA before our first delivery on May 16th. We have limited shares remaining and don’t want you to miss out!
New Items Available – For Delivery / Pickup, May 1
Pea shoots, Kinloch beef sticks, Echo Barkery, and Gluten Free pies and quiches from Harvest Symphony. Shop the Online Farm Store Today!
New Text Reminders Available! We’re excited to announce the launch of text reminders from Willowsford Farm. Never miss your order again by signing up here or texting CARROT to 571-888-8395
Ayrshire Farm Special Pickup: Interested in Ayrshire Farm’s beef + pork box or meat box subscription? You can now pick up your Ayrshire Farm order on May 16th at the Farm Stand! Visit their website to select your 15 or 30 pound box and choose Willowsford Farm at checkout, it’s that simple!
Willowsford Conservancy & Farm Happenings, Come Engage With Us!
– Greenhouse Seeding: Tuesdays, 1 – 4 PM — More, here
– Egg Sales at the Boat House: Thursdays, 11 – 1 PM — More, here
– Farm Stand Re-opening: Thursday May 16, 4 – 7 PM — More here
– Farm Stand Re-opening: Saturday May 18, 9 AM – 1 PM — More here
– Volunteer opportunities, here
Eat well, be well,
– The Willowsford Farm Team
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Online Farm Store Highlights
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The Farm Stand Re-Opens on Thursday, May 16th! Join us from 4-7pm for live music, product sampling, lawn games, a food truck, an opportunity to meet our partners and more! Check out the full event details here.
Can’t make it on the 16th? We’re celebrating on Saturday, May 18th too! Stop by between 9am-1pm to take a wagon ride farm tour, meet our newest partners, enjoy a taste of farm produce and more! Add to your calendar here. |
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Supporting a great cause: We’re excited to announce our new partnership with ECHO Barkery! ECHO Barkery is a nonprofit organization committed to providing employment, opportunity, and community to adults with disabilities. At The ECHO Barkery, they’ve created a nurturing space where compassion meets craftsmanship. The dedicated team of talented individuals comes together to create handcrafted dog biscuits that not only warm the hearts of four-legged friends but also transform lives for the better. ECHO Barkery dog biscuits are now available on the Online Farm Store and at the Farm Stand this summer! We hope you and your pups love ECHO Barkery as much as ours do!
You can learn more about ECHO Barkery’s amazing mission at echobarkery.org
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Perfect Spring Salad: Crispy Chickpeas are about to become your new staple! This hearty Crispy Miso Chickpea Salad with the Gingery Miso sauce from Haven’s Kitchen is perfect to whip up for lunch or a healthy weeknight dinner. A selection of Haven’s Kitchen Sauces are available on the Online Farm Store for quick and easy dinner inspiration!
Root Veggies Storage Tips: Carrots and salad turnips and radishes can be stored in your fridge crisper drawer – bagged is best! Potatoes are best kept in a dark and dry place, like the back of the pantry or cabinet. Interested in more storage tips? We love Roxbury Farm’s comprehensive guide! Click here to download the printable document. |
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Top row, left to right: On Friday, April 19th we celebrated our 3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration! We had a wonderful time connecting with members of our community, enjoying great music, activities, and seeing kids enjoy the great outdoors!
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Fresh Local Food, Just a Click Away
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To protect our land and promote conservation and sustainable farming so that our community discovers a deeper connection to nature and each other.
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