CSA #4

Dear CSA-ers,

As of today, it remains our intention to deliver CSA, this coming Thursday, March 26. The Preassembled Bag will contain Spinach, Romaine, Mixed Baby Cabbage, Curly Kale, Kale Rappini, and Power Greens. Orders should be placed between now and Tuesday evening on the website at:

https://magneyfarm.locallygrown.net/market

As society enters a time of great uncertainty, we do our best to remain in the present, and keep performing the necessary activities on the farm. The chickens and their guardian dogs must be fed, there are still crops to plant and tend. This past week, we transplanted our first two rows of high-tunnel tomatoes as well as a new rotation of lettuce. This weekend we got colder than expected temperatures which necessitated covering those delicate transplants. This was a contingency we were surprised by but also prepared for. Adaptability is the nature of sustainable agriculture.

Thus far the Farm Team remains healthy. It is our hope that this remains the case and we can continue serving you and those you hold dear. We are firmly committed to doing our best to protect the health of our families, community, and customers. This includes all our food safe practices and complying with any mandates that come from the State. While these times are trying for all of us, this crisis has pushed some milestones. This past week was our largest ever CSA; we harvested, washed, and packed more bags than we ever had before. We hope these brought joy and wellness to everyone who ordered.

This coming week promises some sunshine. Thursday we passed the Vernal Equinox and Friday ushered in the first day of Spring. The verdant energy of life is evident all around the farm. We are beginning to hear frogs and see birds return from the South. There are flowers sparkling in white and pink in the surrounding forest. When we take a moment to unplug from the jet-engine roar of media, we experience these things. It’s easier to feel at peace. Though there may be more gloomy days ahead, seeing vegetables is reassuring. The provision of Earth is abundant. We hope to share it with you. As always, thank you for your support. We wish you and those you love well.