January 6

Box Contents:

2 hds Mei Qing Choi

.75 lbs Arugula

3 Leeks

2 lbs Blue Heron Oranges

1 bu Dino Kale

1 lb Mixed Loose Carrots

1 bu Tokyo Turnips

Field Notes:

Happy New Year. We are looking forward to a productive 2020 on the farm. Over the holidays, we had sunny, mild weather with no rain. We’re hoping for more rain soon so that we don’t have to begin irrigating the crops sooner than planned. The region is 6 inches short of the annual average, which is likely to come in the next 3 months. Coming close to the annual average will do wonders for the soil moisture profile, for the aquifer, and for surface water ponds/rivers/streams. Even the subterranean water sources – the springs in the hills - produce more water when the region receives close to the annual rainfall amounts which helps the wildlife, both flora and fauna, find water and stay hydrated. 

Box Notes:

The navel oranges are back! They are from Blue Heron Farm in Rumsey. They are certified organically grown by CCOF, like Riverdog Farm’s crops, eggs, and livestock. The oranges will be a weekly feature of the veggie boxes for a month or two. They are great for juicing and eating sliced or by sections. Then soon after the orange harvest is done, we will begin the coveted asparagus season! The mild weather has been great for the winter crops. We’re including several winter-hardy vegetables such as colorful carrots, turnips that you can eat raw, and leafy greens to fortify your meals with vitamin packed food.

CSA Payment Schedule

The 2020 delivery schedule is attached to the newsletter email this week. We encourage you to consider making the annual payment for your veggie box deliveries. This helps support the farm by providing advance purchasing power for labor, seeds, fertilizers, and other farming expenses that are essential to the farm’s operations. Thank you for supporting the farm with your continued CSA subscription!