Sept 30- Week #16 (B) 2025

Your veggies this week:

From the field

What a week of veggies! This weather has been incredible for this time of year. We did get some needed rain. The cover crops that Farmer Joe planted last week have germinated and are beginning to grow. This will grow into a lush blanket to protect our soil for the winter months. We have been busy working on the new High Tunnel and fall field clean-up. We harvested the butternut squash over the weekend, and we have some beauties to share with you.

The regular CSA season is coming to an end the last week of October. Our annual Gratitude Gathering is in just a few weeks. This is the final event on the farm for the season. We hope you can join us and your fellow CSA community members at the farm. We are very grateful for all of our CSA members. Many of you have become family to us. This was our 20th growing season, and we wouldn’t still be here without your support and investment in our farm.

Crops coming soon! Butternut Squash

Did you know that we have a local restaurant that is a member of our CSA? Are you looking for somewhere to have a delicious dinner crafted from the finest of the Finger Lakes? Make your reservations for a Monday or Friday evening at Dean Lane Dining

Membership Renewal for 2026 – Current members have the opportunity to renew before we accept new members. Current members can renew starting the day of our annual Gratitude Gathering on Saturday, October 11th. Be sure to lock in 2025 prices and reserve your bounty for next season early without a cost increase.

CSA Extension: You can add your name to the list starting this week. This is a first-come first-served list. These are limited to 30 shares. Please let Joely know at your pick-up this week if you are interested.

Only current CSA members have the opportunity to join our CSA Extension. Shares are limited and available for purchase in early October. We will have more details about what will be offered for those 4 weeks in later newsletters. The CSA Extension starts immediately after the regular season ends and skips Thanksgiving week. The weeks of delivery include 11/4-12/4. Some adjustments may be made to delivery dates and times with advance notice. We will have to wait and see who joins and where their delivery location is before making any adjustments if necessary. Cost $150 – Cash, Check, or Venmo (Credit Cards will include a $5.50 processing fee)

Quick Tips:

We give most veggies a rinse at the farm. We do recommend that you wash again at home.

Broccoli – We do recommend soaking your broccoli to dislodge any pests. These are organic – no pesticides! Room temperature water with a good amount of salt or 1/3 cup white vinegar to 2 1/2 cups cold water. Submerge for 5 minutes, give it a swish and a rinse. You are mostly looking to dislodge cabbage worms. You can peel and use the stem for stir-fry, slaw, or soup

Acorn Squash -versatile winter squash with a mild, nutty, and slightly sweet flavor. Suitable for both sweet and savory dishes. It can be baked, roasted, pureed, or used as a vessel for stuffing. The skin is edible after cooking, which adds to its fiber content.

Bok Choy – raw or cooked – salads, soups, noodle dishes, steamed, grilled, stir-fried, or braised.

Komatsuna – raw or cooked – same a bok choy; stems take longer to cook so add them first just as you would bok choy; greens hold up well in soup

Mizuna – Japanese mustard greens; mild mustard, peppery flavor; salad, stir-fry, soups

Radish – raw or cooked – add to a stir-fry

Try an Asian themed salad with your favorite Spicy peanut ginger dressing

Green Tomato – We cleaned out the high tunnel; our intention was for you to use these green; fried green tomato or green tomato soup; you could try to let them ripen if you choose

Recipe Inspiration – photos linked to recipes

• Mexican Spiced Roasted Acorn Squash
• Texas Style Stuffed Acorn Squash
• Stir Fry Sauce

Past seasons’ recipes – scroll to the recipes:

• Easy Jalapeno Cornbread
• Green Tomato Soup
• Broccoli Salad with Basil Pistachio Vinaigrette

All recipes from past seasons can be found in the monthly archives. You can also find information in the Vegetable Directory located in the menu under CSA Membership on the website. Additionally, you can use the search feature at the bottom of each page. There is also a CSA Membership Handbook.

From the Office

CSA Membership renewal will start on October 11th at our Annual Gratitude Gathering at the farm. We will limit available CSA shares to 50. Be sure to sign up early to reserve your veggies for next season!

Any questions? Feel free to ask. You can reach Joely by text at 607-697-3197

Farm Events

These events on the farm are an opportunity to see where and how your food is grown. Spend some time with your farmers and fellow CSA members. Please leave your pets at home. Thank you.

• Gratitude Gathering and membership renewal begins- Saturday, October 11th

Get your copy of the 2025 CSA Member Handbook – HERE