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Farm Happenings at Root 5 Farm
Fruits of our Labor
This week marks the arrival of the summer solstice! This is the time of year that we truly do have the honor of witnessing the fruits of our labors, so please be sure to take your time while customizing, as there is a bountiful selection of produce (and other goodies!) available in your share this1 read more »
In Awe of Greens
The weather has been ideal for greens this past week - warm days, cool nights and just the right amount of rain. We have an abundance of beautiful crops right now, like spinach, kale and lettuce mix, and though they're usually celebrated in salads or as sides, why not try them in fun breakfast dish1 read more »
Heat, Heat, Heat!
We have two special heat-inspired products available for your boxes this week! Our Red Hot Chili Salt adds a bit of spice when sprinkled onto sliced up cucumbers (or baked into brownies!) and also makes a delightful finishing salt to a bloody mary or margarita. Our Garlic Chili Sauce is a bold1 read more »
Heat, Heat, Heat!
In celebration of summertime warmth, we have two special heat-inspired products available for your boxes this week! Our Red Hot Chili Salt adds a bit of spice when sprinkled onto sliced up cucumbers (or baked into brownies!) and also makes a delightful finishing salt to a bloody mary or margar1 read more »
The Coolest of Cucumbers
We officially harvested the first cucumbers of the season! As Laura Marie Neubert writes in her blog, "[Cucumbers] may be 95% water, but they are indeed 100% cool." Much like Ben here (with a slightly different water composition), who is very excited to be standing next to plants that are taller th1 read more »
What a Difference a Week Makes
Last week we were basking in a brief stretch of warmer days, monitoring forecasts and transplanting accordingly, and only a few days later we were hit with high winds and a record-breaking frost. Unfortunately, despite taking extra precautions, we lost our entire crop of sweet peppers and1 read more »
April Showers Bring May Flowers - and Spring Greens!
We hope you've enjoyed your first CSA box! It is such a joy to be back into the swing of harvesting and packing shares. Did you celebrate tried-and-true recipes with vegetables you know and love? Or did you explore something new to kick off the season? We'd love to hear about it either way, so feel1 read more »
Vibrant Color
Meet Cindy, our Kitchen Manager and "Fermentista", the woman behind so many of our fun recipes. This week you may see some of her magnificently-hued and incredibly tasty Beet Kraut into your share. With cabbage and beets grown right here at Root 5 and just a hint of lemon, it's a beautiful way to s1 read more »
Spring Rhythm
We're back into the steady rhythm of the growing season and it feels so good to be harvesting fresh food for you again! Our hoop houses are filled to the brim with greens and the whole crew has been having a blast tending to a variety of delicious vegetables for your spring shares.
If you're new to1 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!