June 21 Stearns Farm CSA News

Happy Summer Solstice to all! The year's longest day brings lots of sunshine, plenty of heat and the following news from Stearns:

• See below for a list of what to expect in your share this week.

• Watch Ember give us a preview of what's coming soon to our lunch and dinner plates.

• If you purchased a 2021 Summer Share, the first work hours deadline is approaching.

• Help take the Framingham Agricultural Advisory Committee to new heights!

• If you have a passion for photography, we want to hear from you.

• We've got the beet...sandwiches and not one, but two tasty ways to dip into garlic scapes.

Sending out wishes for a belated Happy Father's Day to all the dads - thank you for all you do! Stay healthy, happy and bright and see you all next week!

In Your Share This Week

Classic Harvest take 11, Farmer’s Choice take 9: Kale/collards/Swiss chard choice, garlic scapes, cabbage, peas, head lettuce, scallions, beets, radish/bok choy choice, escarole, kohlrabi, spinach/loose lettuce choice, fennel/parsley choice.

PYO: herbs (look for the stars), 8 flower stems.

Although the crops listed on this page represent what the farmer anticipates will be available this week, the vegetables you receive may be different due to weather conditions and other factors that affect production. For an overview of the ebb and flow of the harvest throughout the season, check out the Harvest Chart.

Take A Tour

This week, Ember takes us on a virtual tour of what's growing in the fields. So excited! https://youtu.be/xDJneiO4kd4

Summer Share Work Hours

A friendly reminder to all Summer Sharers - the deadline to complete the first half of your work hours is July 24th. If you purchased a Classic Harvest this year, it includes a six hour work commitment while the Farmer's Choice includes four work hours. Check out the Work Hours FAQ page to find out how and when to schedule work …

Join the Framingham Agricultural Advisory Committee

There are two open seats on the Framingham Agricultural Advisory Committee! Apply now to join the seven-person committee established to advise the Mayor and act as the primary advocate for farming and agriculture in Framingham. As part of the Community and Economic Development Division, the committee supports Framingham's policy to protect and encourage the maintenance of agricultural land for the production of …

Seeking Shutterbugs

Do you enjoy taking photos? Would you like to help Stearns Farm CSA tell its story this season? Then we're looking for you! One of our amazing volunteer photographers is taking the summer off so we're on the lookout for an individual who can commit to sending pictures captured weekly during pickup. Whether it's a tasty piece of produce, flowers …

Eat Your Share

Ember's enthusiastic endorsement of fennel in this week's From the Field has convinced me to finally give it a go. I think the sweetness of roasted beets combined with the tartness of goat cheese might be the perfect introduction I've been waiting for in these Roasted Beet Sandwiches with Ginger, Fennel & Goat Cheese.

I love garlic and I love a good dip. Why choose? This week, I found two recipes that combine the best of both for what I'm calling Garlic Scape Goodness.

For more simple, delicious recipes like these, check out the Stearns Farm CSA recipe archive and find a new favorite. Search by ingredient and see where it takes your taste buds.