About the Farm, from the Farmer

Message from the Farm

Dear CSA Member,

Our last message this year is one of thanks. Thank you to all of the Core Group members, others who help with the weekly delivery, and each CSA member.

Our farm family continues to grow and we are thankful for everyone that has worked with us this past season.  The men that work on the farm, Julian, Juan, Geo, Arturo will be leaving on Wednesday to return to their families in Mexico and we thank them for their hard work and dedication to the farm.  We look forward to their return next spring.

Enjoy the holidays ahead.  We are reminded daily of the wonders that the earth has to offer and we thank you for being part of Stoneledge Farm.

Deborah, Pete, Peter, Jen, Arliss, Juan, Julian, Arturo, Geo
 

~Deb (fourth from the right) and Pete (2nd from the right)

This Week's Delivery & Newsletter (11/16/2009)

Fruit Share

Stoneledge Farm

Stoneledge Farm is a family farm located approximately 2 1/2 hours ride north from New York City in South Cairo, New York.. The Kavakos family, Pete and Deborah along with their four children Berkley, Carly, Peter and Brenna, operates the farm utilizing sustainable organic farming methods. Stoneledge Farm is located in the Northern Catskill region between the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson River. The crop lands are located along the Catskill Creek that provides an ample source of water for irrigation.

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Harvest Calendar 2008

Spring through Fall – Herbs: Chives, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Genovese Basil, Opal Basil, Cilantro, Sage, Rosemary, Summer Savory, Basil, Opal Basil, Cilantro, Sage, Rosemary, Summer Savory; Beets: Red Ace, Chiogga, Golden(if seed is available)

Spring through Summer – Scallions; Perpetual Spinach

Spring – Cabbage: Early Jersey Wakefield, Chinese; Greens: Mizuna, Joi Choi, Red Choi, Arugula, Sorrel; Lettuce:  Red Sail, New Red Fire, Buttercrunch, Romaine; Sugar Snap Peas; Rat Tail Radish; Beans: Green, Roma Flat, Soy Beans (Edamame)

Summer – Cucumbers: Slicing, Lemon; Eggplant: Black Bell, Orient Express; Fennel; Onions: Ailsa Craig, Mini Purplette; Peppers: Purple Islander, Biscayne, Lipstick, Jalapeno, Chili, Habanero, Ancho; Summer Squash: Zucchini, Zephyr, Sunburst; Bright Lights Swiss Chard; Tomatoes: Heirlooms - Flora Lee, Gold Queen; Slicing Tomatoes; Sun Gold Cherry Tomatoes; Tomatillo

Fall – Broccoli; Brussels Sprouts; Cabbage: Green, Red; Cauliflower; Carrots: Yellow, Orange; Celariac; Garlic; Kale: Winterbor Green, Red Russian, Siberian; Collards; Leeks; Lettuce: Red Sail, New Red Fire, Buttercrunch, Romaine; Storage Onions: Potatoes: Gold, Red, White, Blue; Pie Pumpkin; Radish: Diakon, Black, Red Meat; Rutabaga; Winter Squash: Carnival, Acorn, Delicata, Butternut; Turnips:  Purple Top, Golden Globe; Shallots

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