Week 19

For many of you this is your last week.  We hope you enjoyed the veggies you received and shared some nice meals with friends or family.

A few years ago I was at a wedding.  The DJ asked everyone to grab their partners and head to the dance floor.  The music started, people began dancing and then the DJ had couples sit down by how long they had been married in assorted rounds.  By the end there were three couples on the dance floor, all who had been married for over 50 years.  She then asked them for their advice on staying married for so long.  One woman said "some years are better than others."  This is a broad statement that could be applied to many things, but I liked the use of the word years.   Of course some days are better than others, but to look at a marriage in terms of years reminds you that you really need to keep the big picture in mind.  It is a long term commitment and there is no sense in getting down about a tough stretch or giving up too easily.  The farm is also a long term commitment.  It requires effort and attention and at times it is disappointing, but the good things greatly outweigh the difficult things.   I love thinking about the sentiment that some years are better than others when we are in the dog days of summer.  Yes, I hate cucumber beetles and yes, they ruined a lot of cucumbers and in the moment it was heartbreaking, but honestly in the grand scale of things they mean so little.  It is much more important to focus on the successes and be grateful for what we do have which is a ton of veggies and some awesome folks who buy them!  Thank you for your commitment to eating good food and for being willing to come to the farm to get it.  Your appreciation, stories of what you cooked and friendly faces end our Mondays and Wednesdays on a positive note.  We couldn't do this without such great customers and we are thankful for all of you.

These boxes feel decidedly fall like.

Spinach
Carrots
Kabocha Squash - your choice - green, grey or orange
Parsnips
Cipollini Onions
Lettuce - Large Only