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Farm Happenings at Farmer Joe's Gardens

[CSA Update] Last week of 2023 CSA

Posted on September 20th, 2023
From unexpected beginnings in April, when the Connecticut Agricultural stations were already reporting year-high bug counts, to now, there's been no shortage of surprises. Our feathery flock of chickens couldn't gobble up the bugs fast enough. We had to step in with dust baths and beef up our farm-1 read more »

[CSA Update] Welcome to week 2

Posted on September 14th, 2023
My office view isn't too shabby - I get to look out over the fields from the tractor seat and see blue skies and rolling hills. I've never worked in an office. I did scare my wife once on a tour in Washington, D.C. where we visited the USDA. I stood behind a podium, spoke well, and acted too comfor1 read more »

[CSA Update] Welcome to week 3

Posted on September 7th, 2023
I'm Farmer Joe. Before I held this title, I was a kid in love with CT's rustic soil. As a fourth-gen farmer, I grew up surrounded by rich farmland and age-old wisdom from my dad. He taught me how to plant and nurture crops. As I got older, my passion for farming grew. I studied sustainable farming1 read more »

[CSA Update] Welcome to week 4

Posted on August 31st, 2023
Labor Day is a significant holiday and deeply connects to the heart and soul of Farmer Joe's Gardens. As we celebrate with family and friends, let's take a moment to recognize the hard work and dedication that goes into growing and harvesting the vegetables that grace our tables. Did you know that1 read more »

[CSA Update] Welcome to week 5

Posted on August 23rd, 2023
Hey there, CSA members! As we dive into another delicious week of farm-fresh goodness, we wanted to share some tips and strategies to help you make the most of your bountiful basket. So grab your apron and let's get cooking! Sheet Pan Sensations: Looking for a simple and tasty way to use up those l1 read more »

[CSA Update] Welcome to week 6

Posted on August 16th, 2023
After weeks of going without, the crunch we all love is finally back. Yes, it's time for lettuce picking in August! The sheer joy that comes from lettuce picking is hard to put into words. Imagine a field blanketed with the vibrant green of fresh lettuce, the morning dew making each leaf sparkle in1 read more »

[CSA Update] Welcome to week 7

Posted on August 9th, 2023
August. The final sigh of summer. The month that straddles the line between the carefree spirit of summer and the brisk busyness of fall. It's a month of golden sunsets, BBQs, and swimming pools; a stretch of time where every moment is a memory painted in shades of orange and pink. On the farm, Aug1 read more »

[CSA Update] Welcome to week 8

Posted on August 2nd, 2023
I drive a short caravan every morning into the fields - I lead off with a red tractor pulling a flatbed trailer, followed by two to four gators with folks to help pick, and my dad drives a kabocha at the end with the empty burlap sacks we will soon fill. If you looked at us, you would think it was1 read more »

[CSA Update] Welcome to week 9

Posted on July 26th, 2023
This basket marks the halfway point through our 2023 CSA! Thank you for eating locally grown and for preparing your own meals from scratch! Grab your favorite snack from your last basket, and let's dive into what is coming your way. The weather has taken us on a rollercoaster ride, and the fields a1 read more »