Posts by Fresh Forker
To Wet To **** Potatoes
This past weekend John and the produce staff here at WVF started digging potatoes. Now, we are hoping we can dig the rest. Potatoes dig the best when the ground is dry. It is also harmful to the soil to work it when wet (causes compaction). But, thinking about digging potatoes makes me chuckle…
Read MoreWeek 6 — Summer 2023
Link to this week’s –> NEWSLETTER <– No Till For Soil Conservation Small Omnivore Broccoli (1) Onion (1) Lettuce (1) Cherries (pint) Parsley (bunch) Kohlrabi (1) Zucchini (2) Feta Spinach Bratwurst (~1#, 4 links) Small Vegetarian Broccoli (1) Onion (1) Lettuce (1) Cherries (pint) Parsley (bunch) Kohlrabi (1) Zucchini (2) Beets (bunch) Garlic (1) Kale…
Read MoreWeek 5 — Summer 2023
Link to this week’s –> NEWSLETTER <– 30,000 Bites for 1# of Beef, July 4th Promos & “Open to the Public” Sale Small Omnivore Green Cabbage (1) Cauliflower (1) Cucumbers (2) Candy Onion (1) Zucchini (2) Romaine Lettuce (1) Sugar Snap Peas (12 oz) Grassfed Beef Burger Patties (~1#, 4 patties) Small Vegetarian Green Cabbage…
Read MoreWeek 7 — Summer 2023
Link to this week’s –> NEWSLETTER <– A “Ducking” Good Time Small Omnivore Tomatoes (~1.5#) Garlic (1) Red Potatoes (quart) Black Beans (1#) Kale (1 bunch) Corn Chips (1 bag) Cilantro (1 bunch) Cucumbers (2) Cherries (pint) Chorizo (ground, 1#) Small Vegetarian Tomatoes (~1.5#) Garlic (1) Red Potatoes (quart) Black Beans (1#) Kale (1 bunch)…
Read MoreWeek 2 — Summer 2023
Link to this week’s –> NEWSLETTER <– Make Hay When The Sun Shines Small Omnivore Kohlrabi (1) Cauliflower (1) Swiss Chard (1#) Garlic Scapes (2 oz) Asparagus (1#) Lettuce (1) Green Onion Bratwurst (~1.2#) Small Vegetarian Kohlrabi (1) Cauliflower (1) Swiss Chard (1#) Garlic Scapes (2 oz) Asparagus (1#) Lettuce (1) Radishes / Zucchini (12…
Read MoreWeek 1 — Summer 2023
Link to this week’s –> NEWSLETTER <– Getting the Most out of Your Veggies + Whole Chicken Center of the Plate Item Small Omnivore Asparagus (1#) Lettuce (1) Kale (1#) Radishes (12 oz) Whole Chicken (4-5#) Small Vegetarian Asparagus (1#) Lettuce (1) Kale (1#) Radishes (12 oz) Rhubarb (1#) Asian Greens (12oz) Mushrooms (8 oz)…
Read MoreWeek 15 — Winter 22-23
Link to this week’s –> NEWSLETTER Omnivore Pepperoni Rolls Ramps (8oz) Asparagus (1#) Black Swamp Gouda (6oz) Lettuce (1) Spinach (8oz) Applesauce (1 quart) Chicken Bones (3-4#) Hot Dogs (8-pack) Vegetarian Pepperoni Rolls Ramps (8oz) Asparagus (1#) Black Swamp Gouda (6oz) Lettuce (1) Spinach (8oz) Applesauce (1 quart) Mushrooms (8oz) Tofu (8oz) Assorted Vegetable …
Read MoreA2 A2 Guernsey Milk – The Origin of Good Milk
One of the cornerstones of our product line is our exclusive Guernsey milk. Farmer Edward Keim of Wilmot has a small herd of about 30 Guernsey cows. The Guernsey cow is a smaller breed of dairy cow known for its rich, golden colored milk. The milk is high in protein and butterfat, making it also ideal for…
Read MorePlanting a Farm Starts With You
Our business model is simple. We ask for our members to commit to a season to ensure that we can work with a farmer to grow what we want. Not all weeks are as bountiful as the next as Mother Nature doesn’t work that way; but some weeks can border on too bountiful. We work…
Read MoreThe Unforeseen Benefit of Acid Rain
I take for granted sometimes how interesting my life is. I, Trevor, am fortunate to get to do this work and have people, like you, who vote with your dollar to support local agriculture and our sustainable food system. These past few weeks I’ve been doing a lot with soils. Soils are the base of…
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