Weekly Weeder

Olin-Fox Farms Volume No. 8 Issue No. 13 May 30, 2007

www.olinfoxfarms.com Summer Season Week 3

STANDARD REMINDER

Please be sure to wash your weekly share thoroughly before serving. To preserve freshness, it is NOT ‘table ready’ (i.e., pre-washed). We deliver your Olin-Fox Farms’ produce right from the fields to ensure highest quality.

With Mother Nature's Cooperation, the Summer Program will be weekly until the

Off Week of July 4-7.

This Week's News From The Farms

Harvesting has been extremely good this week. Over the course of the season, harvesting will fluctuate. We do not want to overwhelm you. Some weeks will be larger than usual and some will be somewhat lighter, depending on weather conditions and crop growth. The amount of produce you receive over the course of the program will be a bountiful harvest for your investment.

The drought continues to keep us all very busy tending to crops. Watering and weeding are required In addition to our regular planting schedules.

These conditions have also made it difficult to find time to put our a proper newsletter. Hopefully this will be resolved soon so we can all enjoy more from our official Focalizer, Ethan Brent.

We are currently working on more efficient packing and distribution methods to make the CSA run smoother for our staff as well as our members. Please double-check the produce list and your count of items when picking up at your distribution point so all members receive a full share of produce.

Also a reminder – if you cannot pick up your share, please contact your coordinator or distribution point.

Special Notices

A number of people are experiencing trouble with their email accounts and are not receiving the Weekly Weeder or even email in general. The Weekly Weeder can also be viewed on our website at www.olinfoxfarms.com.

Currently there are a number of issues concerning PayPal. Some members are choosing to send a check rather waiting until PayPal is working. You can mail checks to: Olin-Fox Farms, P.O. Box 222, Reedville, VA 22539. It is possible that with this PayPal delay, some members may be required to send multiple payments once PayPal is up and running. We appreciate your patience and will let you know when PayPal is working.

Crop Report

Coming soon: Yukon Gold Potatoes; Cucumbers; Squash, Beans; & Blackberries for members with Fruit Shares.

In Your Produce Basket This Week

Asparagus, Garlic Scapes, Romaine Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Pac Choi

Please see your location's distribution sheet for additional items.

For those with fruit shares: Strawberries

Recipes

With the wonderful assortment of greens, wonderful salads can be made from most.

Garlic Scapes can used the same way that chives or spring onions are used, such as in salads, stir-frys, soups, casseroles, you name it.

Many are enjoying grilling Pac Choi on their outdoor grills. Marinate in garlic scapes, ginger and olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.

Bon Appetit!