CSA News : November 10

The Final Harvest

We still really love this work.

Even after an aberrant (the new normal) snow storm sent us scrambling to cobble together two final harvests that we had planned to be full and glorious.

We love it, still, despite having to compost the entirety of our late season fennel, which two weeks ago was the prettiest thing in the garden.

Working outdoors everyday, feeling the rolling rhythm of the season’s weather, choosing to be part of it rain or shine as the summer crescendos and then falls away is a part of why we’ve chosen this lifestyle.

Also in participating in the re-imagining of food systems and what may be the beginnings of a return to a more land-based population, and culture.  I recently read that last year the USDA reported an increase in the number of farms in the country, the first time that had happened in 150 years.

But what we love most is being able to play the small role in your lives that we do.  That one weekly pick-up is our full time focus, and we really do strive to make it nice every week.

In a lot of ways it’s sad to see the season come to a close.  But I, for one, am ready for a little break.  Not that the physical nature of the work is too much – it’s one of the best parts.  But Mother Nature was unwavering in her determination to make the growing of food difficult this year.  We need to separate for awhile, remember the good times and come back next year friends.

So farewell for now, and Thanks, so much, for being part of this.  It may seem a small thing, but it really matters in keeping small farms alive, keeping fresh food on the table, and in maintaining a real connection to that food.  Stay well and warm, and we really hope to see you next year (which will be the best ever).

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