Author: Core Group

Dear CSA Member

COFFEE SHARES ARE DELIVERED THIS WEEK.  IF YOU HAVE A COFFEE SHARE, PLEASE PICK UP YOUR ORDER.

The fields are starting to look like fall.  The Winter Squash has been harvested and is being stored in the barns and greenhouse.  The garlic was picked quite a while ago and is drying and curing.  The kale, collards, green and red cabbages look like a picture.  The many gradations of colors are beautiful.  Beets, carrots and potatoes are beneath the soil, but we can see the mounds that cover the roots.  The rows that held summer vegetables have been tilled and a cover crop of Winter Rye spread over.  The rye will germinate and grow even in cold conditions.  The green blanket will keep the soil protected during the winter and also add green matter in the spring.  The last direct seeding of Turnips and Radishes are just emerging. The rows are a straight line of small green stitches down the row as the tiny plants grow.

Even the fruit has turned from summer to fall.  The first of the Gala Apples and Bartlett Pears are in the Fruit Share.

The Farm Festival was just wonderful. So many members arrived to sunny skies that held the entire day. Wagon rides, picking carrots, flower bouquets, sharing lunch with other members, pumpkin decorating. There are photos on the Farm Face Book page if you would like to take a look.

Enjoy the bounty of the seasons.
Deborah, for everyone at Stoneledge Farm

Dear CSA Member

The Annual Farm Festival is this upcoming Saturday, September 8 from 11:30-3:00. Open to all Stoneledge Farm CSA Members.

Come meet your farmers, walk the fields and see how and where your vegetables are grown. Please bring a dish to share for our pot luck luncheon and your own place setting. The farm will provide pork and corn on the cob from the roaster, fresh fruit and water, freshly brewed coffee. Kim and Mickael Paradis of Paradis to Go, https://paradistogo.com/about.html, 114 Fourth Ave New York, NY 10003 will be manning the roaster. We are so happy to have Kim and Mickael joining us this year.

There will be Wagon Rides around the fields, freshly dug carrots to pick up and take home. Before you leave take time to pick a fresh bouquet of flowers. Please bring your own scissors and container to transport your bouquet. The flowers are near the end of their summer glory, but still hold some beautiful colors. All of our Market Place products: honey, maple syrup, coffee, preserves, salsa  will be available for purchase.

Other farms that will also  be attending

Our friends and neighbors, HEATHER RIDGE FARM. Fiber products and pasture raised meats. Are you a knitter, crocheter, spinner? Heather Ridge has beautiful yarns and rovings for your project. They have incredibly warm socks, a blend of their own sheep wool and llama fiber, machine washable. Crew and boot styles, many sizes. They make wonderful holiday gifts. Try a tasting of their award winning Chili. Containers of frozen chili will be available for purchase along with all of their pasture raised meats. To see the full order form  to pre-order any of their products, please go to the farm website, www.stoneledgefarmny.org,  Farm Blog. You can download their price list and pre-order form there.

PAINTED GOAT FARM with their artisan goat milk cheeses. Tastings and cheese for purchase. Painted Goat farm has been working with a number of our CSA sites and we are happy to have them attending.

WINTER SUN FARM with information about their CSA Winter Share will also be attending.

For directions to the farm, go to Contact and Directions link on the farm website and use the 145 Garcia Lane, Leeds, NY 12451 address. Driving down Garcia Lane please go all the way to the end of the road. You will pass through a gate and see the barns and tents. Parking will be in the grassy area.

Parents and guardians, we welcome children for a day of fun on the farm. We are planning child centered activities but this is a working farm and you are responsible for your children. 

A member also sent the information that  the 5th Annual Village of Catskill Artists Studio & Gallery Tour is scheduled for Sept. 8 & 9, 11 am – 5 pm. https://www.catskillartiststour.com/.

PLEASE NOTE, THE REGULAR COFFEE SHARE DELIVERY FOR SEPTEMBER WILL BE MADE NEXT WEEK DUE TO THE HOLIDAY DELIVERY SCHEDULE THIS WEEK .  

This week on the farm Face Book page is the Winter Squash Harvest.

Hope to see you at the farm.
Deborah
for everyone at Stoneledge Farm

Dear CSA Member

The garden is turning the corner towards fall.  Beautiful carrots, Summer Savory, and Spinach are in your share this week.  We continue to gather what is still being produced of the summer crops with tomatoes and peppers.  The colors are just outstanding as we fill the crates to deliver to the CSA sites.

The Farm Festival is scheduled for September 8 from 11:30-3:00. A great day to come and visit the farm and meet your farmers and experience first hand how your vegetables are raised. Complete information will be posted on the farm web site, Farm Blog.

Market Place orders will be delivered with the CSA shares. There are two new Coffee roasts, Espresso and also a Mid Day Coffee in both ground and whole bean available from the online CSA Market Place.

This week the farm FaceBook page should be updated on Sunday.

Enjoy the Vegetables
Deborah, for everyone at Stoneledge Farm