MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
OUR 2019 CSA PICNIC WILL BE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 23RD FROM 5PM TO 9PM
FARM OLYMPICS, FARM TOURS, AND FUN!
WE'LL SUPPLY THE GRILLED ITEMS (MEAT AND VEGGIES) PLUS A BIG SALAD. WE INVITE YOU TO BRING A SIDE DISH OR DESSERT.
Field Notes
If life gives you melons it's possible you are dyslexic, but also know that you are incredibly fortunate because, as our farm crew can now attest to, those melons are probably downright DELICIOUS. This week our crew harvested several hundred (!!) watermelons and cantaloupes, and I can now confirm that a slice of watermelon enjoyed in the field beats a glass of lemonade any day.
This week was all about big harvests and pest management. We started the week with a melon harvest and a lesson on IPM (Integrated Pest Management) from our vegetable production manager, Will. Out in the fields we're scouting for signs of aphids, caterpillars, and other hungry critters hoping for a free meal. After a fluffle of rabbits (yes, that's the actual terminology!) took out our Fall chard plantings and cabbage loopers began nibbling our seedlings, we've been extra diligent about setting live traps and scouting for pests.
We also harvested all of our storage onions this week - a task our team was well equipped for after our garlic harvesting extravaganza a couple weeks prior. The onions will now cure for a few weeks before they go into storage and into your CSA boxes.
In other news, our flock of sheep have returned to the farm after a brief vacation at the College's solar fields. We're glad to have them back and baaing once again.
- Maia, Farm Apprentice
Calling On Our CSA Canners: Bulk Beets, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Summer Squash, and Dill For Sale!
We STILL have beets and cucurbits in abundant supply at the College Farm. Whether you are a seasoned canner or just starting out, NOW is the time to make pickles! Bargain-basement pricing for orders over 10 lbs. Please contact Jenn Halpin for more details and to place an order (halpinj@dickinson.edu).
Pick-Your-Own Flowers Are in Season!
We invite you to peruse our cut flower garden located adjacent to the main parking area and in the garden plot beside the single greenhouse at the farm. Bring a pair of scissors and bring home a fresh bouquet. Lots of pretty colors currently in bloom!
