The end is here, and although bittersweet, we are thrilled to have delivered another year full of delicious, organically grown produce. We successfully assembled over 150+ boxes this year and love knowing that we fed all of you pesticide-free, nutrient dense, fresh produce and herbs. Hopefully you shared the wealth with family and friends and enjoyed trying some things or varieties that you wouldn’t have normally picked up at your local grocery store or market. Community supported agriculture (CSA) is a fundamental way to support small farms and to take a more active and personal connection to the food you eat. We thank you for taking a chance and embarking on this adventure with us. Growing your own food is a magical experience that makes you so much more connected to the land, a heightened awareness of the climate and precipitation in your area, the seasonality of what shows up on your plate, and the excitement of finding or cooking a new recipe.

The time has finally come to start the process of putting the garden to rest. The last two months have presented some unique challenges from pest pressure to a lack or rain, and general burnout as we try to get every task done. This time of year is incredibly busy since seed picking in the prairie tends to take priority. Luckily, the end is in sight and we are feeling particularly inspired by all of the great memories and progress we made this year!

Our first taste of frost arrived and it is bittersweet. It immediately knocked out our squash and pumpkin vines and stopped them in their tracks. Another freeze is on its way, which means sadly we will not have any winter squash to share this year. We really appreciate all of you that made it out to celebrate with us at our harvest bonfire. You guys bought up all of the pumpkins that were ready and we had a blast snacking, laughing, and enjoying the beautiful weather. Thankfully we still have some sweet potatoes for the final box, but the end is near friends.

As one season ends and another begins, we are starting to get a full picture of what the final weeks of the CSA will hold. Many things are still growing but a few things may not finish and fully ripen on the vine. We have finally pulled all of our potatoes but still have sweet potatoes going strong in our garden section known as Old World. Our winter squash is still chugging away and we hope to have Delicata and Butternut to share (fingers crossed).

We got a much needed break with a few weeks off from pickups and deliveries. Looking forward to cooler temps, bonfires, and leaves changing this fall. As the seasons shift, we are excited to share some new items in the coming weeks including pumpkins and winter squash!