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From the Farm
May 2026
March 2026
March 2026
The growing season begins long before that first tomato sandwich
Mar 1 · 2 min read
Most people think the season begins with that first juicy tomato. But for us here on the farm, it begins long before that — in seed catalogs, soil preparation,…
What's the story behind your groceries?
Mar 11 · 2 min read
Hello Friends, Have you ever wondered about the journey your groceries took to arrive on your plate? What growing practices were used? How long ago they were…
Why do we farm this way?
Mar 15 · 3 min read
Hello Friends, We are often asked why our farm follows regenerative agriculture and permaculture practices. At the heart of it, the answer is simple:…
Happy Spring!
Mar 16 · 3 min read
Happy Sunday Friends, This week marks Saint Patrick’s Day and the first day of Spring. Spring symbolizes rebirth and renewal. I don’t know about you,…
Dreaming of June & Shrooms
Mar 30 · 2 min read
Hello Friends, Well, it sure doesn't feel like Spring today, but we ask you to imagine this scene in mid-June: A basket on your counter.Butterhead lettuce…
February 2026
January 2026
December 2025
November 2025
November 2025
Extra CSA shares, Workshops, the Flock & Willow School Holiday Bazaar
Nov 8 · 5 min read
Dear Friends, We hope that this newsletter finds you and your families doing well. October was a whirlwind, and it hard to believe that this coming Wednesday…
Patience, Gratitude & Chocolate
Nov 26 · 3 min read
Hello Friends, Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Here on the farm, this time of year means deep cleaning our coops and winterizing them so that our flock stays…
September 2025
July 2025
May 2025
March 2025
February 2025
January 2025
January 2025
RAD, Weekly CSA share & Rainbows
Jan 15 · 3 min read
Hello Friends, Happy All Souls Day. We find ourselves wondering how it can possibly be the beginning of November? It's been a few very busy weeks here on the…
Holiday Bazaar, Last weekly CSA, Moses & Spices
Jan 15 · 3 min read
Hello Friends, I hope that your week is off to a great start. It's been a busy time here on the farm with wrapping up the growing season, and lots of watering…
Winter Planning, Holiday Goodies, CSAs and Flower Subscriptions
Jan 17 · 5 min read
Hello Friends, Happy Thursday! We hope that this newsletter finds you well, and settling nicely into the new year. We have been busy around the farm doing…
December 2024
October 2024
July 2024
July 2024
Happy Fourth of July
Jul 4 · 2 min read
Hello Friends, It has been another busy week on the farm. We extended three job offers, and are excited to be welcoming our new Livestock Farm Hand, Farm…
Patience, Bunny Boom & Flowers
Jul 26 · 2 min read
Hello Friends, I hope that your week was great, and that you enjoyed today's weather as much as we did here on the Farm. We started working with our friends…
June 2024
June 2024
Happy National Egg Day!
Jun 3 · 6 min read
Hello Friends, I hope that your week is off to a marvelous start. Today is National Egg Day, so I thought that I'd explain a bit about our flock and eggs.…
Pullets, Pop-up Farm Market, & Annual Farm Days event
Jun 10 · 3 min read
Hello Friends, I hope that you enjoyed this beautiful Sunday. Last week was another busy week, and we are just getting warmed up for an even busier week…
Summit, a New Shortbread Flavor & Basil has a Fur Baby
Jun 25 · 2 min read
Hello Friends, I hope that you had a wonderful weekend, and that you didn't melt too much in the heat wave we've experienced this past week. We have been…
May 2024
May 2024
Multi-tasking, Mushrooms & Spicy Mommas
May 7 · 4 min read
Hello Friends, I hope that your week is off to a great start. I have always been a multi-tasker. When a situation serves multiple purposes it makes me so…
Mother's Day, Basket Day & Our First Plant Sale
May 12 · 2 min read
Hello Friends, We hope that you had a great week. It's been so busy here on the farm, and with all of the rain we've had, it feels like there is finally an…
Holiday Bouquets, Building Barns & Gluten Free Options
May 23 · 2 min read
Hello Friends, I hope that everyone is having a great week. We had a crazy storm blow through the farm today. Thankfully there was no damage. I hope that all…
April 2024
April 2024
Farm Store Opening, Wednesday, April 3rd
Apr 1 · 1 min read
Hello Friends, I hope that everyone had a wonderful weekend. It was such a beautiful Easter Sunday. Our two top roosters, Bricktop and Sky would like me to…
Sharing Springtime Happiness
Apr 12 · 3 min read
Hello Friends, Happy rainy Friday. They say that April showers bring May flowers, and I'm happy to say that Farmer Mary has come up with a brilliant idea to a…
New Beginnings & Mother's Day Pre-Order
Apr 24 · 4 min read
Hello Friends, I hope this note finds you well. Today was Day One of our Riverside Silvopasture conversion 100 feet above the Raritan River here in the…
March 2024
March 2024
Happy Spring
Mar 18 · 3 min read
Hello Dear Friends, Happy Spring Equinox, one of the two days of the year that daytime and nighttime are of equal length. Tomorrow marks the first day of…
Easter Tulips, Cookies & Donko Shiitakes
Mar 25 · 2 min read
Hello Friends, I hope this note finds you well. I am excited to share that the early season tulips that we planted last fall in our High Tunnel are ready just…
Gratitude, Easter Eggs & Watercress
Mar 8 · 3 min read
Hello Friends, On this Maundy Thursday I'd like to take a moment to express our gratitude for the many orders we received this week for Easter Cookies, Tulips…
