2016 Spring CSA Share – Now is the Time!
Penn’s Corner farmers and staff are busy preparing for the upcoming growing season but we wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has already signed up for a share. Your commitment to the Penn’s Corner farmers goes a long way toward making farming a sustainable reality for them.
If you haven’t yet signed up for a share and hope to, the time is now. Our Spring CSA share signups will remain open online through April 3rd. If you are a returning member you can use this link to sign up. New members should click here.
Please feel free to share this post or our sign up page with anyone who would like to support the local farming community and enjoys plant nutrients!
Thanks and have a great evening!
THIS WEEK’S HARVEST
| Farm Share | Grower |
| maple syrup | Sunny Meadow Farm |
| buckwheat flower*** | Weatherbury Farm |
| tomatillo salsa | Penn’s Corner |
| apple butter | Penn’s Corner |
| turnips or rutabagas (some folks will be receiving hot pepper jelly in place of rutabaga) | Tuscarora Organic Growers |
| shallots | Tuscarora Organic Growers |
| mixed microgreens | Chrighton Farm |
| meadowbelle cheese*** | River View Dairy |
| potatoes | Blue Goose Farm |
| hydroponic lettuce | Harmony Grove Farm |
***OG = Certified Organic, CNG = Certified Naturally Grown
***Vegan members will receive chopped tomatoes and sweet onion greens.
***Gluten Free member will receive chopped tomatoes.
Maple Syrup
Grower: Sunny Meadow Farm
Store: Refrigerate
Recipe:
Buckwheat Flower
Grower: Weatherbury Farms
Store: In a cool dark place.
Additional Info: Guide to Gluten Free Ancient Grains
Recipe: Buckwheat Pancakes, Buckwheat Double Dark Chocolate Brownie Cookie, Buckwheat Granola Clusters
Turnips
Grower: Tuscarora Organic Growers
Store: Keep covered in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator.
Recipe: Turnip Hashbrowns, Roasted Baby Turnips with Dijon Shallot Vinaigarette and Taragon
Rutabagas
Grower: Tuscarora Organic Growers
Store: Keep them in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator.
Recipe: Easy Mashed Rutabagas, Baked Rutabaga Fries
Hydroponic Lettuce
Grower: Harmony Grove Farm
Store: In the crisper drawer of your refrigerator. If the roots begin to look dry, add some water to help them stay moist.
Recipe:
Shallots
Grower: Tuscarora Organic Growers
Store: Keep in a cool, dry place.
Recipe: Mashed Yellow Turnips With Crispy Shallots
Tomatillo Salsa
Grower: Penn’s Corner
Store: Refrigerate after opening.
Recipe:
Apple Butter
Grower: Penn’s Corner
Store: Refrigerate after opening
Recipe:
Mixed Microgreens
Grower: Crighton Farm
Store: Refrigerate after opening
Additional Info: Health Benefits of Microgreens
Recipe: Microgreens Salad, Avocado Toast with Microgreens, 12 Micro Green Recipes Packed with Flavor
Meadowbelle
Grower: River View Dairy
Store: Refrigerate. Allow to breathe for 30 minutes after opening.
Recipe: Give it a try shaved on a salad.
Potatoes
Grower: Blue Goose Farm
Store: Keep in a cool, dry place.
Recipe: Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes, Potato Au Gratin
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