June 2nd Notes for Members

COMING NEXT WEEK (OUR BEST GUESS)
salad mix, braising mix, broccoli rabe, turnips, radishes, and arugula.

FRUIT SHARE: apples


COLD WEATHER NOTICE
The abnormally cold and dry spring has slowed the growth of the crops, resulting in a smaller share the first few weeks. While we have experienced some warm days, the nights have continually been in the low 40s. The crops need warm nights in order to continue to grow. While much of the farm is covered in floating row cover to increase the growing temperature it can only increase it a few degrees. The summer's crops look great under the row covers and will soon make up for the first few weeks of small deliveries. And with injury upon insult we were hammered last Saturday night with a hail storm that damaged some of the salad greens, spinach, onions, peas, early tomatoes and other crops that were not covered with row covers. We will be delivering some head lettuce from Markristo Farm to make up for the shortfall this week .


MEAT ORDERS
We have an assortment of cuts of lamb and pork sausage available for purchase. We have limited quantities of both so we apologize in advance if we can’t fill your order. Look for order forms at your pickup site or online at www.roxburyfarm.com. We will have an assortment of pork cuts and turkey available in the fall and, next spring, more lamb and our own grass-fed beef.

COOKING TIPS
We recommend that you wash and spin-dry the braising mix and store it in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Chop the braising mix and add it to sautéed onions and garlic. Place a lid on the pan and braise for 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.