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Hello Friends,
It’sThank you everyone for an incredible Summer! As a first generation farm, it would seem impossible to do what we do. The cost of just about everything we need to run the farm has gone up at least 50% since 2022, but thanks to everyone involved–our members, volunteers, market-goers, and those who jump in for a delivery here and there–we’ve been able to overcome all obstacles, keep our prices steady, and come up with an amazing harvest for the rest of the year!
We’re so grateful to everyone who joined our Fall CSA! There’s still time to sign up for the Fall, which starts this week. We’ve added a few more spots for Gene’s Choice. Honey subscriptions and mums for the Autumn Special will go out this week. We can choose your colors for you, or you can choose your own: Red, Copper, White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, with variations for each choice. For example, if you choose white, you might receive white with yellow eyes. Don’t forget, that includes two choices. If you signed up for the Autumn Special and aren’t ready for mums this week, let us know to hold off until next week.
Here’s what we have for Gene’s Choice this week:
Peaches: Last call for peaches for the year!
Italian Beans: Tender and crisp with a rich, green-bean flavor, perfect for quick sautés or stir-fries.
Rainbow Chard: A huge bundle of earthy greens!
Tomatoes: Still going strong, we’re loading you up while we still can. Try freezing or canning, or making sauce for the next item on the list!
Spaghetti Squash: When roasted, its golden strands separate into pasta-like ribbons, perfect for light, healthy meals.
Rainbow Carrots: Fresh out of the ground, sweet and delicious!
Picnic Peppers: Sweet and colorful, makes a great snack and can be used to replace bell peppers in any meal.
In case you missed it, here’s all of the pricing and info for the Fall:
We have two choices if you would like to get a weekly delivery for the entire Fall:
Gene’s Choice for $450: Spots are limited, and already filling up. We choose the best of what is in season for you. Gene knows best, and really knows how to fill a bag! Just like it was in summer, we’ll let you know ahead of time what you’re getting. There’s a good chance you’ll have to try something you haven’t before, and there will be repeats weekly, but this is the more economical choice and the best way to support the farm. Also great for those who are busy because there is no need to put in an order. A typical fall box will have one fruit, greens, root veggies, broccoli & cauliflowers, cabbages, winter squashes and many of the summer items will still be added through November. If you need to skip a week, we’ll send two boxes of food to your neighbors in need.
Your Choice for $480: Still a great deal, like getting a box of food for free, this one is a little more because it our cost to offer a huge list of options is higher. A new list of options is sent out every Monday, we’ll just need your choices by the end of the day Tuesday. If you need to skip a week, you can send your box elsewhere, or we’ll send two boxes of produce to your local food bank instead.
These add-on options are available to Fall Subscribers:
Pasture-raised Eggs $100: You’ll be locked in at $7.70 a week for the freshest eggs possible. Often harvested the day before you receive them, and sometimes will have green and blue eggs!
Artisan Breads from the Breadery $100: Will save you about $1.30 a week on bread for the next 13 weeks. You can choose which bread you receive each week if you have your order in by Monday night. Sorry, but we cannot provide bread for the Sykesville/Eldersburg area at this time.
Artisan Goods from Victoria’s Kitchen $60: Every-other week, you’ll get a fresh-baked sweet treat or jar good using ingredients from our farm. Apple cider doughnuts, apple crumble, pies, muffins, cookies, and many other Fall goodies! Many shops will use cheap ingredients for their goods, no shortcuts here!
Local Raw Honey $75: You’ll receive the fresh harvest of the season. A super dark summer harvest or lanternfly honey when available. One pint a month for four months. A great value for this gem-quality honey!
Additional Subscriptions, no Fall subscription needed:
Donation Box Subscription $195: Part of our mission is to grow food for those in need. You can help out on the cost of this operation by subscribing to send a huge box of food to your neighbors in need for only $15 a week. For every donation box sub, more of our harvest goes to local food banks that distribute to your community. The add-ons above can be used with a donation box sub, so if you’re just looking for eggs, bread, honey, or artisan goods, and don’t need a produce delivery every week, that is possible with the donation box sub.
Fall Bouquet Subscription $145: Flowers to your door every week, and the Fall arrangements are something special! We expect this to last eight weeks before frost hits.
New! Autumn Special $105: Once a month for the first three months of Fall, you’ll receive some special farm greatness that is perfect for the season! In September, you’ll receive two massive 9” mums, in October, two large decorative pumpkins and a bundle of corn stalks, and in November on Thanksgiving week, you’ll receive a large pumpkin roll and one 9” pie of your choice (likely a choice of apple, pumpkin, or pecan, but there’s still time to add more choices.)
Your support means more than just fresh produce on the table, it helps keep small farms like ours thriving. By choosing to eat locally, you’re investing in healthy soil, strong communities, and the future of sustainable farming. Thank you for being part of this season with us, we couldn’t do it without you!
For choose-your-own members and those just jumping in for this week, please have your order in by 5 pm Tuesday, and leave some extra choices, just in case. Thank you so much!
Rooted in Good Soil,
Gene & Victoria