There’s a lot going on this winter at the Natick Community Organic Farm (NCOF) as we gear up for a great 2017.
The farm is now taking applications for both large and small CSA (community-supported agriculture, or farm) shares. Participants pay up front, when farmers need the money most, and in turn receive 20 weeks of fresh, certified-organic vegetables and flowers, all grown and harvested here at the farm with help from volunteers, apprentices and students. Distribution takes place in re-usable bags from the NCOF root cellar. Large and small share options are available, with and without flowers, so there’s a size for everyone. Farmers provide weekly cooking and storage tips. Participating is a great way to ‘up’ your vegetable consumption. The season will run May 29 to Oct. 11.
The farm is also taking applications for its business vase flower shares, which are a great way to dress up an office. NCOF has a variety of options, with delivery on Mondays or Thursdays. Arrangements are made with specialty cut flowers from the farm.
Believe it or not, Summer Program Registration for youth ages 3.5 to 14 stated on Jan. 15 for current NCOF members. General registration starts on March 15. Membership gives holders a 20 percent discount on programming and farm events, and helps to keep the farm open for everyone.
And it may be winter, but our chickens are still laying like crazy. Don’t forget to come by and get super fresh eggs from our highly pampered hens, along with some maple syrup.
For details, and to sign up for shares and programs, visit www.natickfarm.org.
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February, 2017
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