CSA Newsletter ~ Week 15

We finally got a little bit of rain on Saturday, just under a 1/4 inch, which is a bit of a relief as our capped spring is now under a lot of pressure.  We are only able to run our watering system for the market garden for 90 minutes as the water level is dropping so fast and rather than watering every night we are only able to do every other evening as on the other days we have to run water to all of our livestock.  This little farm along with so many others in our community really needs some major rain fall.  

It has been so sad to hear of other growers that have lost crops or who have already had to close for the season due to this drought.  Every time we turn the pump on to irrigate the gardens we thank our water supply for holding on as long as it has!

Not sure if everyone saw the Editorial from last weeks Community Press.  The editorial not just highlighted the drought and the need to reduce our water usage but focused on supporting your local farmers http://www.communitypress.ca/2016/09/06/editorial-support-our-farmers Thank You to all our CSA families and to all consumers who choose to either shop at the local farmers markets in this community of Hastings county or support a CSA farm like ours.

This week basket:
Onions
Carrots
Potatoes
Beets
Sweet Peppers
Kohlrabi
Kale
Hakurei Turnips - These turnips are best eaten raw but can be cooked.  The tops are also really nice at the  moment so add them to your salads.
Arugula - Has a peppery taste to it.  Great eaten raw or added into pesto.
Garlic
Asian Greens
Beans
and maybe
Zucchini or eggplant - If we are able to do these it will be one or the other and this will be the last week for them.
Hot peppers- We always see these as a bonus and not part of your share so just take what you need!