Author: Rebecca
Week 12: Aug 24, 2021
Keeping Up With Weeds Weeds defeat us. Weeds are our biggest problem at this point in our farming career. We’ve let them get away in previous years and created an even larger problem than we ever imagined was possible. It is all a result of the seed bank within the soil. These weed seeds wait Continue reading >>
Week 11: Aug 17, 2021
Boots On The Ground Every so often, we are reminded of just what it takes for a small farm to grow, harvest, pack and distribute fresh produce for 80 CSA members. While at the front you might see two farmers and their right-hand woman getting it done, the commitment of many volunteers is what actually Continue reading >>
Week 10: Aug 10, 2021
Who Pays For Cheap Food Every year about this time, we come forth with that story about the farmers market shopper who surprises us. This year it was an individual who commented that our peppers cost more than WalMart’s. Our quick response was to note the fact that you can’t talk with the WalMart farmer Continue reading >>
Tomatillo Pork Roast
This Latin specialty is one of our all-time favorite tomatillo recipes. The acidity of the tomatillos tenderizes the meat until it’s falling apart, melting the marbled fat. The resulting meat can be eaten as is but we love to use it in carnitas or enchiladas topped with lots of fresh salsa, sour cream and extra Continue reading >>
Week 9: Aug 3, 2021
Calm After The Storm One never knows what the morning is going to bring. The recent run of stormy weather has been frazzling our nerves. We watch the weather closely and do our best to plan for the worst. Water on hand, flashlights and change of clothes packed, chainsaw and fuel in the truck – Continue reading >>
Week 8: July 27, 2021
Digging Into Technology This week, our family attended Farm Technology Days for the first time. While we were anticipating much in the way of marketing to big agriculture, we didn’t quite realize how BIG ag has gotten. Literally, all of the machinery on display, acres and acres, was created for ever increasing acreage. Never have Continue reading >>
Week 7: July 20, 2021
Capturing Carbon This week, we attended a film screening of a documentary released in 2020 called Kiss the Ground. In summary, the film highlights topsoil loss and features a number of activists, scientists, farmers and politicians who are turning to regenerative agriculture to save the planet’s important resource. IN THE BAG New Red Potatoes Zucchini Continue reading >>
Week 6: July 13, 2021
Lending An Ear Everyone has their reason for buying from our farm. Some want to support the local economy, others appreciate the garden fresh produce, many choose to eat organic as much as possible. Whatever the reason, we hear about it at the farmers markets week in and week out. Not that we mind, but Continue reading >>
Farm Favorite Stir-Fry
Main ingredients 2 tablespoons of oil for stir frying pork, chicken or beef, thinly sliced into stir fry pieces approx. 4 cups of any combination in-season vegetables such as beans, pea pods, carrots, onions, mushrooms, summer squash, etc. 2 teaspoons cornstarch Sauce ingredients 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 garlic clove, crushed and chopped 1 teaspoon Continue reading >>
Minestrone
Minestrone is a hearty Italian vegetable soup made with tomato based broth and pasta. It is traditionally made to use up leftover vegetables, so feel free to use any seasonal vegetables and greens you have on hand. Sometimes we use potatoes and spinach, and the next time we add kale, corn and squash. We also Continue reading >>
Week 20: Oct 19, 2019
Year End Reflection This is your final share of the 2019 season. Thank you again for choosing We Grow to provide you with produce over the past five months. We strive to get better ever season and big part of that is your feedback from a customer standpoint. Criticism is never easy to hear, but Continue reading >>
Week 19: Oct 12, 2019
So Starts Another Season The end is near! It seems like no matter when that first frost and winter weather arrives, we are not ready. In the past, it was definitely us procrastinating but as the kids get older we find ourselves taking advantage of those nice fall days and doing things with the like Continue reading >>
Week 18: Oct 5, 2019
Food is Thy Medicine Selling our produce direct to consumer, we have the pleasure of speaking face-to-face with just about every one of our customers. Some folks only give us a bit of small talk and others dive into their entire health history. It happens suddenly when a patron finds out that we grow using Continue reading >>
Week 17: Sept 28, 2019
The Work of Many Hands A group of high school students from Medford High along with two teachers visited the farm on Friday last week. The kids had to choose a project to work on for their required community service credits. Twenty students decided to come to our farm to work for two hours. Some Continue reading >>
Week 16: Sept 21, 2019
Homegrown Wellness This is a reprint of an old article we feel is worth repeating, particularly for all of our new members. Did you know that sweet potatoes, spinach and cashews all help fight depression? Have you heard that dark leafy greens and grass-fed meat can reduce your migraine symptoms? And apples, cranberries, celery and Continue reading >>