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CSA Week 28: Together, We Made It!
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Expected Harvest
Last but Not Least
by Farmer Derek
Fine fall feast mix.
Harvest #28 (Week B) should include sweet potatoes, potatoes, carrots, salad radishes, kohlrabi, hakurei turnips, beets, lettuce mix, bok choy, kale, arugula, fennel, spinach, and a small amount of onions and garlic. Some items may be a choice. U-pick is finished for the season following a few hard frosts + freezes.
A reminder that there are 28 harvest weeks this year and this is the final week of pick up for Week B Half, Medium, and Full Shares!
Frosty mornings are becoming more regular now.
Notes From The Field
Sustaining and Sustainable
by Farmer Derek
Farmers Adeline, Gabby, and Connor.
As we conclude our 15th farming season at the helm of Anchor Run CSA, it's worth recognizing the importance and value of the many great assets that have enabled Anchor Run CSA to survive and thrive and fly into and through its 20th overall season of production.
Our crew of farmer-friends truly help run this place. Quite simply, without their help this community supported farm wouldn't be operable. Their work ethic, positive attitude, diligence, camaraderie, interest in the farm, and willingness to learn new skills, greatly improved every aspect of farm life. From completing tasks quickly and efficiently to managing the pick up room and interacting with CSA members at workshifts, everything was just a little bit better this year. Work-life balance also improved under their tutelage with fewer hours worked overall for everyone, i.e. more work was accomplished in less time.
A big thank you to Farmers Adeline, Connor, Craig, and Gabby for making this such a wonderful season!
Having the record for the longest tenured Anchor Run crew member, Farmer Craig took on a part-time roll this season, joining the crew on harvest mornings and pick up room evenings.
Along with the wonderful farm crew, our community of members is a buttress, a backbone, a beam of love and light that guides and supports this community farm project. I mean that quite literally as 100% of farm revenue is from membership dues, thus the invisible real support, but most importantly the intangible benefit of a thriving community that provides a visceral feeling of purpose and orientation. As the years have gone by I'm not out in the pick up room as much as I used to be, nor am I consistently part of workshifts, but I do revel in the acknowledgements of thanks and appreciation from you that I receive when you see me, and within your e-mail communications. The gratitude is truly mutual.
Valued CSA members, we sincerely thank you for being part of our local food community!
One of the highlights of every July is the Great Garlic Harvest, successfully completed with the help of 60 or so CSA members.
Maple Syrup and Honey - Preorder by 11/14/23
by Farmer Dana
  • Susan and Todd Klikus of Augusta Acres Farm will be at Anchor Run CSA on Thursday, November 16th, 1:00-6:00pm to distribute their maple syrup and honey. Preorders are encouraged again this time. There will be a small amount available to purchase the day of.
    • To order, follow this link. Products, payment options, and pricing are shown on the order form. Orders are due by 7pm Tuesday, November 14th.
    • Augusta Acres is located in Beach Lake, PA and is a family-run operation. They farm using only organic methods and are members of Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture and the Pennsylvania Maple Producers Association.
    • Sap from trees located strictly on the farm is boiled down in small batches on their wood fired arch to produce a maple syrup that is dark and robust. Their honey is extracted from on-farm apiaries and is an "all season", raw honey which is dark and very sweet.
    • Pints are $15 (honey, maple syrup); Quarts are $25 (maple syrup only). Bourbon Barrel Aged maple syrup is also available!
    • Questions, contact Susan Klikus directly at susanklikus@gmail.com.
    • If you can't make it to the farm during those hours and you would still like to participate in this opportunity your order will be left here in a labeled box/bag which you can pick up during another pick up day. You must prepay for this option.