FINAL CSA OF THE YEAR! It’s a balmy 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and the snow is falling at a nice semi-horizontal angle; as you may have guessed, we’re living the dream this fine Thursday afternoon. The bin washer is soon to begin its winter state at Meigs, where it can reside safe and sound in an above-freezing enclosure, but in the meantime, it’s stored in the barn where it is currently still warm enough. The Small Farm Experience class removed all of the clips and trellising from the tomatoes over the course of their class, so those will be next out of the ground. Chris and I prepped next year’s ginger in the greenhouse earlier this week, as well. While we’ve still got some odds and ends growing in the tunnels, we’ll be finishing up the final CSA harvest this afternoon and tomorrow morning. Feels a little bittersweet, if I’m entirely honest. It’s been a joy to get to write each week, and to see folks throughout the season – for a good number of you, I’ve been running into you guys for over 2 years now (though I haven’t been at pickup as much recently). Interactions with you all have been an ongoing highlight of my time at the Farm, and it’s one of the things I’ll miss most with the end of the year.
Many thanks to everyone,
Nellie Walthery
Chris Adair: I wanted to thank everyone for making the program what it has become today, it feels like we just started yesterday(2020), feeling a bit like we(I) were flailing in the dark but with all your support and enthusiasm we have now grown to over 150 participants! Your participation allows us to hire many students for work at the farm which allows them to get an in-depth hands-on learning experience and has allowed them to take over more and more of the farming activities, especially things like this email. We could not run the farm without your support so thank you again and we look forward to seeing folks next season!
Dylan Whitlow: Thank you so much, it’s been such an enjoyable time providing produce and having interesting conversations with you. I am thankful to have met you briefly and learn about your recipes and meals you make with the food we grow.
Faith Hartman: Thank you all for being the best customers we could ask for. It’s your presence and smiles that brings the community to Community Supported Agriculture. It’s been a pleasure preparing vegetables for the past 22 week
Mason Naval: Hello Everyone! I hope you all have enjoyed the CSA these past 22 weeks! It’s been a great season for us here at the farm and seeing you all every Friday. I hope everyone stays safe, warm, and healthy through these winter months. I hope to be seeing you all again next season!
Jane Pickey: What a wonderful season, you guys! I’m extremely grateful for my time here at the student farm, and this second season has been just as, if not more wonderful than the last. It wouldn’t be the same without y’all!! While I’ve been doing some of the more behind the scenes work during pickup, I haven’t interacted as much with y’all this year. But the times that I have during the past seasons, you all have been so nice to speak with. I look forward to seeing most of you next season. Stay safe, cozy and well fed this winter!
