Work party friday — come help us put a big dent in the piles of drying bean pods! The beans have been up in the hay mow since fall, drying out in their pods and on the vines. We’re looking for all the help that we can get to thresh the beans from the vines and then winnow out the chaff. It’s a fun job, especially with a good group of folks. The party starts at 9am, with a break for a hearty, bean inspired lunch. Come for as little or as much of the day as you can. The hay mow is indoors, but not heated so dress warmly.
Maple-Strawberry Granola
James cooked up a batch of maple-strawberry granola for the free choice veggie share this week—our own wheat bran, corn meal, maple syrup and dehydrated strawberries combined with oats and walnuts. It’s a little sweet, very crunchy, and delectable served with milk or yogurt!
Summer Membership Forms
Summer membership forms are available at pick up. The summer share starts up the first week of June with all your favorite goodies. Please grab a form for yourself, and spread the word if you know anyone interested.
In the Farm Shares
In the veggie share: carrots, beets, white, blue and fingerling potatoes, radish, turnips, celeriac, garlic, shallots, leeks, red and white onions, green, red and savoy cabbage, wheat berries, whole wheat regular and pastry flour, corn meal, Hutterite soup beans and granola. Sunflower shoots are on their way.
In the meat share: Pork, beef, broilers and stew birds in the freezer. Stock and organ meats from beef and chickens, lard and leaf lard.
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This is great idea Sara. Next time you have another work party, let me know.