C.S.A. Week 2: July 3rd/4th

We had our monthly craft farm tour yesterday at the Hancock Family Farm. Familiar farmer faces, dogs running around, kids running around, farm-fresh food, homemade desserts, and good discussions about farming, the wet weather, and summer. Once a month we all gather and descend on a different farm for a quick tour followed by a potluck. It’s a great way for interns to experience another farm and learn something new while farmers catch up with one another. Farming can start to feel lonely at times once you’re in the thick of it. It’s always so refreshing to see friends, eat, and discuss struggles and yields. This tour was all about the wet spring we’ve had. The most common report from the other farmers was the slow start of the season, followed by successions of plants rotting in wet soil. Somehow, everyone seemed to be carrying on in spite, and looking forward to a summer full of warm weather and sunshine.

In the share:

Garlic Scapes

Sugar Snap Peas

Kale Mix

Baby Summer Squash/Zucchini

Purple Scallions

Bibb Lettuce

Swiss Chard

GARLIC SCAPE PESTO

1 bunch garlic scapes, cut into 2-inch pieces

• 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• ground black pepper to taste

Blend the garlic scapes, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper together in a food processor until smooth