CSA share pickups start June 12!
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The first CSA pickup of the season happens this Monday, June 12! It will usher warmer weather and sunshine and what feels like the start of summer! It’s a welcome shift from the cool, wet trend over the past month, which has made for a slow start to the season. Everything in the field is looking good but crops are maturing slower than expected because of the recent early spring like weather. This first share of the season may feel light but I assure you there’s much more to come!
Week one of the share will include:
Baby kale
Arugula
Mustard greens
Head lettuce
Lettuce mix
Bok choy
Overwintered onions
PYO strawberries
Don’t forget, we will be handing out Appleton Farms CSA canvas tote bags to each shareholder to use to pick up your share this season! In an effort to cut down on waste, we are hoping you will use these canvas bags to pick up your share each week. One other change is that we no longer need you to tell us if you want to switch CSA pickup days. That means if you have a schedule conflict, you can come come on any pickup day that week without notifying us of the change.
Also remember that pickup hours are slightly different this year:
2-7pm on Mondays and Thursdays, 12-5pm on Tuesday and Fridays.
Harvest season is here, the crew is anxious to get moving and we’re all excited to have you back here on the farm! We look forward to seeing you.
Fathers Day Bluegrass BBQ, Sunday, June 18th 4PM-8PM
Make sure to pre-register, these tickets will go quickly. Food and beverages are purchased directly from our vendors. Any proceeds help support our farm education programs. Rainy? Well still hold the event under our tent and in the Carriage Barn. Just bring an umbrella for your walk over from the parking area. Sorry, no BYOB, coolers, or dogs allowed.
Tickets and more information at: http://bit.ly/2mPcD3D Trustees Member Family: $24. Nonmember Family: $30
Every Saturday 10AM-2PM
Member Child: $5 Nonmember Child: $10
Have you ever collected warm eggs from the chicken coop or seen how fast sheep will run for their morning helping of grain? Join us for our NEW weekend Hay Bale Hangout and spend the day at Appleton Farms. Stop by anytime between 10AM – 1:30PM for fantastic farmyard meet and greets! Hands on activities start at 10AM and run every half hour. Greet our goats, make a wool bracelet, cuddle a calf, farm story time, collect chicken eggs and more! In between activities hang out in the Carriage Barn and explore our all-day learning stations or picnic outside in the Stone Paddock! Once you’ve paid, stay for an hour or all day! Cash only please. No additional cost for adults.
Activities may change depending on what’s happening at the farm, but a typical schedule will include:
10:00: Feed the sheep & brush the goats
10:30: Spin wool bracelets
11:00: Collect chicken eggs
11:30: Farm story time (feel free to bring a snack from home!)
12:00: Explore the milking barn & Dairy tools
12:30: Cow dress up and meet a calf
1:00: Collect chicken eggs
1:30: Brush the goats
Saturdays in June 3:30-4:30PM
This in-depth look at our dairy operation will take you from the pastures to the cheese kitchen – and everywhere in between – to learn about how we make our delicious farm fresh cheese. Well talk about our rotational grazing, see the milking in action, and get a glimpse of the creamery. Finish up with a sampling of some of our products. This program meets at our Farm Store and there is no need to pre-register. Become a Trustees member at the farm on the day of the tour and come for free! Best for adults and children ages 10 and up. Members: $12. Nonmembers: $20
Sunday, June 11th 2pm-5pm
Members: $72 Nonmembers: $90
These sweet, juicy red berries are back in season and what better way to celebrate this favorite than in the farm kitchen? Well create a fantastic menu of sweet & savory recipes featuring sun-kissed field strawberries as the star ingredient. Strawberry, Basil, & Goat Cheese Flatbread, Grilled Pork & Field Berry Salad with Hazelnuts, and delicious country-style Summer Strawberry Cake are just some of the dishes that will appear on this very special strawberry crop menu! This hands-on workshop includes instruction by professional chef Carolyn Grieco, printed recipe booklet and a full meal. BYOB beer and wine is allowed. Tickets at: http://bit.ly/2mPcD3D
P.S. We are still enrolling for Farm Camp!
