Author Archives: Joy

As the season is nearing a close, we are all thinking “what am I going to do for my summer produce?!?” Last summer I experienced that slap in the face sentiment as our fields were cover cropped and the CSA … Continue reading →

Some may like it hot, but those are usually not lettuces.  Many members of the Asteraceae family seed and bolt once temperatures rise.  Bolting is part of a lettuces’ lifecycle where the stalk elongates and produces a flower at the top with seeds. Unfortunately, bolting … Continue reading →

Now we are moving into the crops that enjoy more of the hot days and thunder storms than some of us people can say.   Coming up in the share you may notice our leafy greens and kale are slowing down, but … Continue reading →

First of all, a tremendous thanks to everyone who came out to PestoFesto last Saturday!  Guests, volunteers and farm crew alike made this celebration an outrageously good time. Despite the deluge prior to the festo festivities we had a magnificent time … Continue reading →

Hello Farm Friends, Every season when Earth Day arrives (April 22), we think about how fortunate we are to work with “Mother Earth” as our mentor and guide on Sweetwater Farm.  Growing food is no easy task, and growing food … Continue reading →

Farm Friends, We are pleased to announce a new variety to our CSA share– the Purple Burgundy string bean! These gorgeous bean pods bring the same tender, traditional string bean flavor that you’re used to while adding a royal flair … Continue reading →

Farm Friends, We have now arrived at that gorgeous time of year where we can enjoy the best of the cold weather crops and the warm weather crops. Our Provider Green Beans are back in action, and have really started … Continue reading →

As the weather begins to warm again, perhaps you’re thinking about some nice ways to keep cool come summer? If you really want to stay cool, now is the time to sign up for a new CSA membership with our … Continue reading →

It’s National Farmworker Awareness Week! Do you know who your farmer is? This is an significant question to ask yourself as many farmworkers work in hazardous conditions, live in unsafe environments and are not paid a living wage. Know your … Continue reading →

Save the date–our 22nd Annual PestoFesto will be held on Saturday, May 3rd! This yearly end of season celebration will have our traditional farm-fresh pesto dinner, sweet treats from Rollin Oats, live music by the Urban Gypsies, Cigar City Beer, … Continue reading →