Thursday, November 17, 2016

Notes from Your Farm: Bonus Harvest & Recipes


Hello from the Farm,   



Shareholder Pickup Times
Thursday 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Friday 11:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm
  

Bonus Harvest!
The Bonus Harvest is finally here! This is also our last harvest of the 2016 Season, cannot believe this is happening already!  Meaning you will be able to pickup vegetables on November 17, 18, and 19.  Pickup hours will remain the same as the ones stated above. The harvest this week will include Kale, Arugula, Unlimited Collards, Turnips, Radishes, Bok Choy, Garlic, and Unlimited Asian Greens!  All these greens will be a beautiful side dish to your Thanksgiving turkey!




Thank you for being part of our 2016 Season here at the farm! All of the Farmers enjoyed talking to shareholders and getting to know you.  We hope we will be seeing you for our 2017 Season as well.

  

Don't know what to give someone for the Holidays?  Well I'm sure they are wanting to eat healthier, buy local produce, and help people within their community - Yes! A share at our farm would be perfect for them!  Anyone can sign up for the 2017 Season!  You may now signup on Small Farm Central or create a new account by going to the link below.  We will be having an Early Bird Discount until January 8 which will deduct $25 from your share total.  
Shareholder signup link: http://goodwillathomefieldsfarm.csasignup.com/members/types



Our last harvest week is here meaning this is your last chance to fill out a Survey! Please fill out a survey before the season ends so we can read your comments and make changes that will better the farm for next year. There is also an online option for taking the survey.  
Here is the link that will take you to the online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DQY88TW




Recipes! 
Here are some websites with recipes that will help you use our produce from this week as a side dish for Thanksgiving Dinner (or tips on how to use it before Thanksgiving)!
  
Don't forget that Gleaning starts next week and you will be able to harvest more for these recipes and have fresh produce for Thanksgiving!



Gleaning - Starts November 21 - Mondays thru Saturdays - Noon till Dusk 
Gleaning will happen once again this year!  Meaning current shareholders will be able to harvest vegetables on their own AFTER our Bonus Harvest week. You will be able to venture out into the fields and hand pick your favorite fall vegetables until it becomes too cold for the vegetables to keep on going.

Gleaning will begin on November 21 and will be open on Mondays thru Saturdays. Gleaning will keep happening until the temperatures become too low for the crops.  We ask that you do not come on Sundays just so the residents will not be bothered.  Please only come between Noon and Dusk.  When harvesting only pick a reasonable amount so other shareholders can glean too.  Please glean responsibly :)  Have fun!




Long shadows and colder days at the Farm.



Abendessen Bread
There will be no bread this week but there are ways you can order bread throughout our off season!  Visit http://abendessenbread.com/ to see all varieties of breads that Stephanie bakes and to access the order sheet. Or you may contact her through Facebook or Email for bread orders.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AbendessenBread/

Email: abendessenbread@gmail.com 



Vintage Home & Holiday Sale - At Promised Land Farm
We have carted in wheelbarrows full of carefully selected treasures to help you prepare for the Winter Season & for your Holiday Decorating & Gift Giving.  The Old Tobacco Barn will have a crackling fire & Hot Cider sure to put you in the a seasonal mood. Promised Land Farm is located at 397 Letort Road, Milersville.    

Friday, Nov. 18th 8am - 6pm

Saturday, Nov. 19th 8am - 4pm  

Stop in after picking up your vegetables! 
   


Harvest List
Kale - eat raw in a salad, steam to make a side dish, or make kale chips!

Arugula - put into salads or sandwiches for additional flavoring

Bok Choy - our bok choy is smaller in the Fall but can still be used as normal sized bok choy.  

Asian Greens - can be used in a stir fry by adding chiles, garlic, peanut oil, and possibly adding some salt. Also, the greens could simply make a yummy salad

Collards - steam, use the leaf as a tortilla wrap

Radishes - cut raw, add to salad, sauteed, or put in a sandwich 

Turnips - cook in a skillet with olive oil and garlic until soft, or eat raw

Garlic - bake, roast, boil, or eat it raw in salad.  Helps to prevent cancer, colds, and stabilizes cholesterol levels.






Have a great Thanksgiving,


Your Farmers

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