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Farm Happenings at Root 5 Farm
Spring Greens
We're thrilled to get back into the rhythm of harvesting fresh food for you! Our hoop houses are bursting with cold hardy greens and we've been busily seeding, transplanting, mulching, and watering our crops so they're ready for the spring harvest season.
If you're new to Root 5 Farm this year, ple1 read more »
Season Finale!
As we plan our final harvest of the season and get ready for your final delivery on Wednesday December 22nd, we're in a reflective mood and feeling grateful for you, our loyal CSA members.
We're grateful because you chose to be a part of this important local food movement that is changing the world1 read more »
Season Finale!
As we plan our final harvest of the season and get ready for your final delivery on December 21st, we're in a reflective mood and feeling grateful for you, our loyal CSA members.
We're grateful because you chose to be a part of this important local food movement that is changing the world. Together1 read more »
Eating Local for the Holidays
As we approach the shortest days of the year and our CSA season is coming to an end, we invite you to stock up on local food for your holiday table. We still have a great selection of winter vegetables for you to choose from.
We know that seasonal eating can be more challenging as we get deeper int1 read more »
The Shortest Days
As we approach the shortest day of the year, we're happy to report that our storage crops are holding up well and our greens are still going strong for the final shares. Please note, your final delivery for the season is scheduled for next WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 22nd. This week we have 25 lb boxes of b1 read more »
The Shortest Days
As we approach the shortest day of the year and the end of our CSA season (your final delivery is scheduled for December 21st), our storage crops are holding up well and our greens are still going strong for the final two weeks. This week we have 25 lb boxes of butternut squash, beets, and carrots1 read more »
Winter Salads
After a spate of indulgent food (especially during the holidays!), we're usually craving fresher things to eat. That's why we're super excited about this weeks selection of winter greens for your CSA boxes. We've got kohlrabi, frisee, cabbage, spinach, kale, radicchio, and lettuce mix to choose fro1 read more »
Mighty Spinach
Remember how Popeye consumed spinach and instantly developed bulging arm muscles, superhuman strength and energy? Popeye knew what he was doing. Spinach is a nutritional powerhouse rich in antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, magnesium, folate, iron, vitamin B2, calcium, potass1 read more »
Clean Up Time!
Mid November is clean up time around the farm. After the frost we move systematically through each field putting everything to bed for the winter. We mowed the asparagus fronds, spread compost on the beds, and then a nice thick layer of straw mulch to keep this crop weed free next season.
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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!