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Farm Happenings at Root 5 Farm
The Power of Kraut
We're eagerly watching our kraut cabbages size up (they grow to be about 10lbs each!) and soon our certified kitchen will be transformed into our annual kraut-making shred fest! Before we start, we need your help to empty out a few more kraut barrels to make space for the new crop. We're excited to1 read more »
The Sun Shines!
Sunshine and sunflowers are boosting our moods this week. We're feeling a bittersweet mix of joyful and wistful during these transition weeks. As we savor the last of our ripe tomatoes, we're pulling up our beloved cucumber plants to make way for our final successions of cold hardy greens that will1 read more »
The Sun Shines!
The sunshine and sunflowers sure did boost our moods this week. We're feeling a bittersweet mix of joyful and wistful during these transition weeks. As we savor the last of our ripe tomatoes, we're pulling up our beloved cucumber plants to make way for our final successions of cold hardy greens tha1 read more »
In Between Seasons
The new school year has begun, the air is palpably crisper, and the intensity of summertime energy is mellowing. For those torn between lamenting summer’s end and celebrating autumn’s approach, might we suggest eating a lot of peppers, tomatoes, and watermelon? These are the crops of th1 read more »
In Between Seasons
The new school year has begun, the air is palpably crisper, and the intensity of summertime energy is mellowing. For those torn between lamenting summer’s end and celebrating autumn’s approach, might we suggest eating a lot of peppers, tomatoes, and watermelon? These are the crops of th1 read more »
Pepper Time!
They're slower to ripen then other summertime favorites like tomatoes and cucumbers, but the peppers are finally here in all their glorious colors, shapes, and sizes! We have hundreds of pounds of sweet and hot peppers, ready to be included in your shares this week. They’re delicious raw, cho1 read more »
Savoring Summer
It was such a joy to see both long-time and new members at our final CSA potluck of the season, and to gather together around a table full of delicious farm-inspired dishes. Thank you so much for spending the evening with us! If you missed this one, stay tuned for an announcement about the Fermenta1 read more »
It's Rainbow Time!
Rainbow time is a special micro-season at the farm. It only lasts a few weeks while we're busy harvesting the full spectrum of colorful vegetables and then we look up and the fields are graced with full sky double arching rainbows day after day. Rainbows are one of the most beautiful sights nature1 read more »
We're All About Alliums
Early August is a time of transition for us on the farm- it's when we shift our energy from planting to primarily harvesting, and we're astounded daily by the bounty that surrounds us. Our arms and backs are getting stronger and morale is high as we relish in the beauty of all this good food. We're1 read more »
About the farm
Root 5 Farm is a certified organic vegetable farm located on 38 acres in Fairlee, Vermont, along the Connecticut River. The fertile river bottom soils provide a rich environment for growing over 100 different varieties of vegetables and herbs.
The farm has been certified organic by Vermont Organic Farmers (VOF) since 2006. We are dedicated to growing practices that use a holistic approach to soil fertility, pest control and plant and animal health. We build our soil through crop rotation and cover cropping. We're committed to a healthy workplace, environment, and community, and our products are infused with that attention. You’ll taste the difference!
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The farm has been certified organic by Vermont Organic Farmers (VOF) since 2006. We are dedicated to growing practices that use a holistic approach to soil fertility, pest control and plant and animal health. We build our soil through crop rotation and cover cropping. We're committed to a healthy workplace, environment, and community, and our products are infused with that attention. You’ll taste the difference!