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Farm Happenings for June 4, 2021

Posted on June 2nd, 2021 by Sarah Wiggins

 

 

 

Welcome to week 1 of your Summer FarmShare! Thank you so much for joining us. Look forward to asparagus, rhubarb, spring mix, green garlic, kale and so much more! You have until 2pm tomorrow to make any customization to your share.
 
From the Fields
Last week UNH Cooperative Extension & Fresh Start Farm Manager, Anthony, led a workshop on the practice of tarping to help manage weeds for the Concord Fresh Start Farmers. Tarping is a popular practice for small-scale organic farms to manage weeds where beds are tilled and prepared for planting and then covered using a durable, black plastic tarp with the goal of reducing weed pressure. The Fresh Start Farmers are always working hard to utilize the best sustainable practices on their farms!

 
June 5th Grand Opening: Fresh Start Market
The Fresh Start Market is opening officially on Saturday, June 5th, as Manchester's first and only Double Up Food Bucks retailer! The market will bring fresh produce and local food products to the neighborhood and customers shopping with SNAP/EBT will be able to take advantage of a 50% discount through the Double Up Food Bucks Program.
Thank you to the Healthy Food Financing Initiative for making this project possible. We're so excited to offer more fresh food access to our neighbors! Opening day will be Saturday, June 5th from 10am to 2pm located at 150 Spruce Street. The opening day will be in conjunction with NeighborWorks of Southern NH Wellness Weekend.
 
Highlights from this week's Bounty
Spinach & Beets- Sidi & Isha
Mint, Bok Choy, & Scallions - Asli
Green Garlic & Collards - Sylvain
Parsley, Amaranth, & Lettuce - Fadumo & Khamis
Organic Spring Mix, Kale, & Lettuce - Brookford Farm (NH)
Asparagus - Peachblow Farm (NH)
& so much more!!
 
FruitShare Update
This week's share will be a 3lb bag of Spartan Apples from Champlain Orchards or a 3lb bag of Small Red Honeycrisps from Dutton Berry Farm.
 

Important Member Info

1. Fill out your preferences page on your Profile Page. This ensures that you'll get only food you love, even if you forget to customize your box!
2. Review and update your Delivery Instructions so we know where to bring your food.
3. Find resources on
how to customize your box, how to hold or reschedule a delivery, how the payment plan works, and more in the Members Help Section.
 
Recipes of the Week
It's asparagus season! Enjoy it while it lasts!

Simple and Citrusy Asparagus Stir-Fry


Grab some asparagus and cilantro this week to make this delicious stir-fry!

The trick to this citrusy dish is to get your pan roaring hot before adding the ingredients, which brings out all of the flavors in the aromatics while keeping the asparagus beautifully bright green and crisp.

Congee with Spring Vegetables and Green Garlic Oil


Green garlic has a milder, fresher, and sweeter taste than regular hardnecked garlic. The whole plant can be eaten, and it has a spicier, more intense bite than scallions, but can be used in much the same way.
 

Pick Up and Delivery Instructions

Please wear a mask and practice social distancing when picking up. For home delivery, please leave a cooler out for the delivery driver.

Home Delivery
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 9am to 5pm
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.

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 
Milk and meat products will be in the fridge. 

Story Hill Farm in Dunbarton
Wednesdays 4:30pm to 6pm
5 Story Hill Road, Dunbarton
There is a tiny house on the farm that we use as a Self-Service Farm Stand. Your box will be in the house labeled with your name. Any milk or meat products will be in a cooler. 

Fresh Start Food Hub Pick Up
Wednesdays & Thursdays 2pm to 6pm
150 Spruce Street, Manchester
We can't wait for you to see our new Market!

YMCA of Greater Nashua 
Friday 3:30pm to 5:30pm
24 Stadium Drive, Nashua
There will be a volunteer there to help you find your box. Any milk or meat products will be in a cooler. 

We will not hold missed pick-ups. We will donate any unclaimed shares to our local food pantries.
 
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