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Most expensive fruit shares: Small was $21.81 on July 28 (blackberries, peaches, blueberries and a watermelon!), and Large was $30.33 on July 14 (raspberries, blueberries and cherries!) Least expensive fruit share: Small was $2.95 and Large was $3.95 – both in early October. Number of pints of …
By Julie Pottier-Brown, Operations Manager Last week we left off explaining the flow of “stuff” – mostly coolers. Coolers get packed the morning of depot day with coolant and product, hitch a ride on a truck to the depot, serve the people, then get locked …
Demystifying the Heirloom Tomato OrThe Regrettable Tyranny of the Red Tomato Stereotypeby Monica Tecca, Newsletter Editor Last week, one of our depot marvels, Melrose Assistant Coordinator Sadie Brown, had meticulously weighed out shares of heirloom tomatoes and noticed a trend – members consistently avoided the giant light …
By Kimberly Hopkins, Guest Writer! This is Kim Hopkins, Salem Depot member, subbing for Julie in writing this week’s article so she can take a much needed vacation. I hope you are all finding ways to keep cool in this heat, and I hope the staff …
Last fall the Farm Direct Coop and Grant’s Family Farm arranged to come together on an adventure that is our 2016 pastured egg share. The eggs will be lovingly laid by organically fed, pastured hens who now reside in Essex, Ma. The chicken’s journey began …
After volunteering last week, a Melrose member made a request that I explain who we partner with for donations, and how it came to be. She was impressed by the fact the local food pantry came to pick up the leftovers. She also made inquiry …
IPM Apples One bushel of apples weighs 32 to 38 pounds depending on variety and orchard. We are sourcing from Apex Orchard – Shelburne Falls, MA, Brooksby Farm – Peabody, MA, Cider Hill farm, Amesbury, MA and Cold Spring Orchard – Belchertown, MA. We source …
By Julie Pottier-Brown On Saturday, April 8th (2017), I attended a meeting in Hadley, MA hosted by Wally Czajkowski at Plainville Farm. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the current administration’s handling of our country’s immigration policy. Cars and trucks lined the drive …
Maitland Mountain Pickles are all the rage among Boston area foodies. I had my first taste this past year when I picked up my December bulk order from the Farm Direct Coop (FDC). Of course, I’ve always liked pickles, but these pickles took my love …
Written by guest editor Susan Butterworth A few days ago, Maria Westberg Adams shared her blog post on How to Use all your Farm Share Veggies on the FDC Facebook page. Here’s a link to her web site Halsa Nutrition. One of her tips is …
