SM23 (W11): Summer Bounty
Dear CSA Members + Farm Community,
Last week’s cooler and rainier weather was such a relief for everyone on the farm- plants and people alike. While summer stuff continues to slow down, the milder weather has our tomatoes and peppers perking up, and the okra is starting to come on strong. We’re excited to keep sharing the summer bounty with you, even as our fields and mindsets start to shift towards fall.
Speaking of shifting towards fall, this is the second to last week of the summer CSA! Unlike in the spring, we won’t be rolling right into the fall season. We’ll be taking a two week CSA hiatus to regroup and plan for the upcoming season, meaning that fall shares will pick up the first week of September.
If you’re signed up for weekly ongoing payments, no need to do anything- we’ll pause your payments for the two weeks that we’re off and they’ll start back up in time for the fall. If you paid in full up front and want to continue, or if you’re new to the CSA and looking to get a sweet lil discount on your share, paid in full options for the fall are up on the website! Shop ‘em now!
If you’re doing a sliding scale share, please reach out to us via email or talk to us at your pickup and let us know if you’d like to continue with your share for the fall season. If you’re able, consider donating to keep our sliding scale shares available for the fall season! We were so grateful to y’all’s generosity and participation in this program, and we hope to keep it going in the fall and beyond.
Back to the VEG! This week, you’ll be seeing okra in your share (if you got okra last week, you’ll get cantaloupe this week and vice versa). Okra is controversial! It’s gorgeous! It’s for more than just gumbo! It’s not always slimy! I love it tossed in olive oil, salt, curry powder, and chili flakes and roasted at 400F until it’s starting to brown and crisp up. If you’re feeling more adventurous, here’s some recipes- from casserole to pickled to pan fried- that might appeal.
Happy eating!
Diamond Hill Farmers
This week’s farm share:
$25 Share: Slicing tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes, onions, choice of basil or microgreens, choice of okra or cherry tomatoes (or cantaloupe, for Tuesday)
$35 Share: Slicing tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes, onions, choice of basil or microgreens, choice of okra or cherry tomatoes (or cantaloupe, for Tuesday), shishito peppers, roma tomatoes