LDF News: So much WIND in March!

The beginnings of our root washer!  We were hoping to get one this winter but our budget had other ideas. Luckily for us, my wonderful friend Kirk got the bug to build it bad. It is well on it's way to a long useful farm life. I can't wait to see this thing in action.  ​

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Ahoy!

​Too late to say anything other than come to market and see Rachel and Aaron tomorrow. The I'll be there with the kids for a little bit in the morning.

A reminder about our Community Account: 

• It is open to those who need it, no questions asked.
• We will also use it for our local food pantry if the funds don't seem to be being used.
• Please feel free to donate to it when at market

​A reminder about our Farm Membership!
Our Farm Membership is based on the ethos of Community Supported Agriculture. It allows the community to support their food producers through the variability of the growing season. Members pre-pay for their vegetables, receive a bonus, and then use their account through the season.

Here is the sign up sheet for perusal or use.

A couple key features of our Farm Membership:

• Select the produce you want at Eastern Market
• No requirement to come every week
• From October onward, signups rollover to 2026 and won't expire until December 31st 2026
• You can use your balance right away!
• You can share your farm account with friends and family

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Onward folks, doing the things we can do. 

Cheers,
Helen
she/her/hers

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Fresh From the Field- 
Greens:
Microgreens!
Arugula!
Coming soon: Spinach, cilantro, pea shoots

All Manner of Deliciousness
Apples:

• Honeycrisp: Our Best Seller! Crispy, Sweet/tart and slow to brown!
• Mustsu: A large yellow-green apple from Japan, known for its sweet-tart flavor, crisp texture, and excellent storage quality, making it great for fresh eating, baking, and cooking.
• Empire: Balanced sweet/tart flavor, crispy & juicy. Great all purpose apple
• Enterprise: Sweet, juicy. Lovely flavor all purpose, stores well. Deep red skin, pale flesh.

Beets
Napa Cabbage
Cabbage: red, cone, round green
Carrots!
Eggs!! From Hen House Farm- Clare!! And Hill Top (David!)
Garlic
Potatoes
Fingerling Potatoes
Watermelon radish (not pink inside)
Daikon radish: Red, Korean White Daikon, and purple, Chinese White Daikon
Rutabaga
Purple top turnips

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Arugula Beet Salad with Candied Walnuts

From Something Nutritious

A simple arugula beet salad that’s perfect for those summer meals! Serve it alongside your favorite protein for the ultimate side salad. Arugula Beet Salad The warmer temperature definitely has me craving more fresh salads. This delicious arugula beet salad is tossed with chopped beets, feta cheese, and 5 minute candied walnuts! It’s mixed with…

Ingredients 

• 7 oz bag arugula
• 4 -5 precooked beets, or 2 large beets peeled and boiled for 30 minutes
• 4 oz feta cheese or goat cheese
• Optional: 1 blood orange

Sweet walnuts

• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp coconut sugar
• Pinch salt
• Pinch cinnamon

Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Juice from 1/2 lemon juice
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Starting with the walnuts, add the butter, sugar and spices into a small saucepan and stir together over a low flame until thick, for about 2-3 minutes.
2. Once thats smooth, stir in your walnuts and let them cook in the mixture for another 2-3 minutes on low flame. Set that aside while you prep your salad.
3. Toss your arugula, beets and cheese in a large bowl. If adding a blood orange, use a sharp knife to peel around the orange, then slice into segments
4. Prepare your dressing by whisking the vinaigrette ingredients together.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad, add in your sweet walnuts and serve with your favorite protein.

Notes