Posts by Fresh Forker
Planting 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…
Read MoreSubscription Terms With Flexibility
Even with a commitment to a 22-week subscription, there are also flexible terms — up to 4 weeks of “Vacation” holds — — picking up at a different pick-up point (because life) — — send a friend, family member or neighbor in your place — — cancellation policy (we think you’ll love it, but just…
Read MoreOne More Month of Cold
In the life of a farmer, the weather means everything, and we need a little of all of it. It was March 31st and I was in short sleeves. The 70+ degrees prompted me to shed layers, and I felt as if we were making a quick turn for summer. In the lives of a…
Read MoreWeek 14 — Winter 22-23
Link to this week’s –> NEWSLETTER Omnivore Ramps (6oz) Pizza Dough (2 pack) Mozzarella (shredded, 8oz) Tomato Sauce (pint) Lettuce (1) Spinach (8oz) Grape Cider (quart) Ground Italian Sausage (1#) Chicken Thighs (~1.3#) Vegetarian Ramps (6oz) Pizza Dough (2 pack) Mozzarella (shredded, 8oz) Tomato Sauce (pint) Lettuce (1) Spinach (8oz) Grape Cider (quart) Kale (8oz)…
Read MoreWeek 13 — Winter 22-23
Link to this week’s –> NEWSLETTER <– Spring on the Farm & Earthworms This week’s bag features one of my favorite items — ratatouille. During the summer months, we roast off fresh zucchini, summer squash, eggplant, onions, and tomatoes. Then cook it down in a large stock pot into this stew-like dish. It’s easy…
Read MoreWeek 12 — Winter 22-23
Link to this week’s –> NEWSLETTER <– Meatloaf Bag + Easter Promotions Omnivore Ground Beef (1#) Ground Pork (1#) Gravy (1 pint) Mushrooms (8oz) Bread Crumbs (1 pint) Lettuce (1) Tomatoes (1.5#) Sweet Potatoes (2#) Pepper Butter (8oz) Bread & Butter Pickles (1 pint) Vegetarian Mushrooms (8oz) Bread Crumbs (1 pint) Lettuce (1) Tomatoes (1.5#)…
Read MoreWeek 11 — Winter 22-23
Link to this week’s –> NEWSLETTER <– Maple Season [trees matter, collecting the sap, boiling the sap] Omnivore Corn Flour Pancake Mix (1.5#) Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Links (1#) Maple Syrup (1 pint) Pork Chops (~1.3#) Maple Raisin Granola (12oz) Lettuce (1) Tomatoes (fresh, soil-grown, 1.5#) Apples (5-6 ct) Vegetarian Corn Flour Pancake Mix (1.5#) Maple…
Read MoreWeek 10 — Winter 22-23
Link to this week’s –> NEWSLETTER <– Beef Pot Roast Omnivore Beef Pot Roast (2-3#) Animal Stock (1 quart) Tomato Juice (1 quart) Garganelli Pasta (8oz) Squash Soup or Braised Greens (1 quart) Applesauce (1 quart) Sweet Corn (frozen, 1 pint) Honeycrisp Apples (5-6 ct) Vegetarian Tomato Juice (1 quart) Garganelli Pasta (8oz) Braised Greens…
Read MoreWeek 9 — Winter 22-23
Link to this week’s –> NEWSLETTER <– New Product Alert: Smoked Chicken Wings + Fermented Green Tomato Relish. Summer Share Early Bird Announcement. Omnivore Tomatoes (~1.5#, fresh soil grown!) Lettuce (1) Carrots (2#) Sweet Potatoes (3#) Shallots (1-2) Fermented Green Tomato Relish (1 pint) Sharp Cheddar (8oz) Smoked Chicken Wings (~1.5#) Bacon (1#) Vegetarian Tomatoes…
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