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Hello From the Farm,
As we gather another week of harvest to share with you, we’re reminded of how powerful community can be. Your support allows small farms like ours to thrive, and it also helps us care for our larger community. Every week, we donate hundreds of pounds of fresh produce to local food banks, making sure good food reaches more tables than just our own. We would like to send even more during this time of need, doubling or tripling our usual amount!
If you’re able, even a small donation helps us grow and deliver more fresh, healthy food to families across Maryland who need it most. Together, we can nourish both our neighbors and the soil that sustains us.
Instead of having to sell our stores, we would like to send them to food banks with your help. The price we ask for donations will be discounted for the rest of the year to $15 a week, or you can provide funding for four weeks for $50. Please send over donations through your regular form of payment: venmo, paypal, and zelle work best to circumvent unnecessary fees (cash and check accepted as well.) We also have a webpage if credit card is more convenient: https://www.genesgreensfarm.com/giving
Please use the link above to blast social media, community forums, and any other spaces where folks might be willing to help spread the word!
We are thrilled to announce that our farm was recently highlighted in a new cookbook, Catonsville’s Cookin’! It is truly a privilege to see Gene’s Greens recognized alongside fellow growers who share our dedication to fresh local produce, sustainable farming, and nourishing our community. Created by the Catonsville Men’s Civic Association, this book can be picked up at several locations, including Pat's Porch, Better World Imaginarium, and Objects Found. The CMCA provides us funding for donations each year, which we send to Catonsville Emergency Assistance. With their help, and the help of our CSA members, we donated 6,829 lbs of food in 2025 to the CEA alone!
Next week will be the final week to order pies for Thanksgiving week. We have added pumpkin roll to the list.
Next week we will again be changing some of the delivery days that are usually Thursday morning, to Wednesday afternoon.
Thanksgiving week (in two weeks), the schedule will be as follows: we’re moving everything to one day earlier. The list will be released Sunday, and we’ll need orders in by Monday night. Wednesday afternoon deliveries will be made Tuesday afternoon, and Thursday morning deliveries will be made Wednesday morning.
Here’s what we have for Gene’s Choice this week:
Purple Broccoli: A colorful variety of broccoli with deep purple florets and tender stems. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and can be enjoyed roasted, sautéed, or steamed.
Cauliflower: Fresh colorful cauliflower with a mild, delicate flavor. Roast it, steam it, or add it to soups and your favorite vegetable dishes.
Kohlrabi: A versatile vegetable with a mild, slightly sweet flavor similar to broccoli stems. Peel away the outer skin and enjoy it raw, roasted, or sautéed.
Napa Cabbage: A tender, mild-flavored cabbage with delicate leaves. Great for stir-fries, soups, slaws, or homemade egg rolls.
Acorn Squash: A winter squash with sweet, golden-orange flesh and a rich, nutty flavor. Cut in half, scoop out the seeds, and roast for a delicious seasonal side.
Apple Mix: A selection of seasonal apples, offering a mix of sweet and tart flavors. Great for snacking, baking, or adding to your favorite fall recipes.
Turnips: A traditional fall root vegetable with a mild, slightly peppery flavor. Enjoy them roasted, mashed, sautéed, or added to soups and stews.
For choose-your-own members and those just jumping in for this week, please have your order in by 5 pm Tuesday (bread orders in by 4:45 pm Monday), and leave some extra choices, just in case. Thank you so much!
Rooted in Good Soil,
Gene & Victoria
