Greetings from all of us here at Fresh Start Farms, and happy October! With the cooler temperatures and turning of the leaves, Mother Nature dictates that we start to plan for the winter (however reluctant we may be to do so!)… but planning can be very exciting. We are energized by the projects we will be working on this fall and winter, including the Healthy Corners Initiative, Farm to School Pizza Project, and continuing our farmshare and wholesale activities. We are also looking ahead to Indigenous Peoples Day on October 10th–read below for the schedule changes during that holiday week.
In other news, have you read about Batulo’s participation in the Concord Multicultural Festival? Batulo is part of the Umoja Farmers group and has participated in the Concord Multicultural festival for several years now, sharing her famous meat pies so that people can get at taste of her Somali culture. We are so happy for her, and grateful for the work that she–and all of the other farmers–do to provide for the community. Read the full article from the Concord Monitor here. (See photos below of Batulo and four of her twelve children)
Progress is being made on the greenhouses at the new Concord farm site off of Silk Farm Road! (see above) Our NASAP Farm Manager Jed, volunteer Emma, as well as the farmers themselves (and their families!) can be found busy at work building these greenhouses–rain or shine. There will also be some new neighbors soon: a herd of cows from Miles Smith Farm will be moving in for the fall and winter! They will help to create a more well-rounded, nutrient-rich ecosystem–yay for cow friends!
Yukon Gold Potatoes and Butternut Squash, Godance
Scallions, Mukamujeni
Sweet Dumpling Squash, Margarita
Swiss Chard, Elizabeth
Oregano and Leeks, Sylvain
Colored Peppers, Hajiya
Carrots and Dill, Isha and Sidi
Beets and Celery, Fadumo and Khamis
Monday Members: There will be NO FarmShare delivery on Monday, October 10th. Your share will instead be delivered on Wednesday, October 12th. You’re receiving your customization email today and you will have until Sunday at midnight to make swaps and additions.
Wednesday Members: You are receiving your share as normal on Wednesday, October 12th. You are however receiving your customization email today, and you will have until Sunday at midnight to make swaps and additions.
During the holiday week, you may see some substitutions in your FarmShare since the amounts of crops available will be estimated on Friday and might be off a bit by the harvest on Tuesday. We appreciate your flexibility and understandings
Home Delivery
Monday and Wednesday 11am to 6pm
It is very important that you update your delivery instructions on your Harvie Profile page so we get the food to the right place. Be sure to leave a cooler out for the delivery driver.
YMCA of Greater Nashua
Mondays 3:30pm to 5:30pm
24 Stadium Drive, Nashua
There will be a volunteer there to help you find your box. Any milk, meat, or frozen products will be in a cooler.
Bona Fide Green Goods Pick Up
Wednesdays 3pm to 6pm
25 N. Main Street, Concord
Give the Bona Fide staff your name and they’ll get your box for you.
St. Paul’s School Employee Pick Up
Wednesdays 2pm to 4pm
SPS Post Office
Any milk, meat, or frozen products will be in the fridge.
Fresh Start Food Hub Pick Up
Wednesdays OR Thursdays 2pm to 6pm
150 Spruce Street, Manchester
You can pick up your share either day. No need to notify us, just come on by!
We will not hold missed pick-ups. We will donate any unclaimed shares to our local food pantries.
Wondering how to make beets a little more exciting? Here are two yummy recipes to try: Start out by topping a delicious goat cheese and walnut salad with beets! Find the recipe here.
Next, try out this twist on latkes! With both carrots and beets, this recipe adds both flavor and color to a beloved dish. Find the recipe from the Food Network here.
Vermont Cheddar from 5 Generations Creamery
5 Generation cheeses are handmade in small batches right on the farm in their state-of-the-art creamery in West Glover, Vermont. All of their cheeses are made only with milk from their own cows just next door – you can’t get any fresher or more wholesome! Try the sharp variety for something bright, bold and tangy, or go for the mild variety which is perfect for melting on sandwiches and snacking!
Chicken from Robie Farms
Choose from a selection of bone-in chicken breasts, thighs, drumsticks, wings, and even whole birds. Robie Farm’s pastured poultry chickens are raised right on the farm in Piermont, NH. They are All Natural 100% Free-Ranging Pasture (grass and feed fed) which are humanely raised. Try some today and support a local farm!
Questions?
Email us at [email protected] or give us a call at 603-606-2663 and we will get right back to you!
