Weekly Email - November 28th

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View this email in your browser  POST THANKSGIVING PLANNING Now that turkey day has passed it's time to plan for the coming winter and yes, spring!  The farm is mostly buttoned up at this point but we have a few more odds and ends to take care of.  All of the animals are now back at the farm and most of our winter infrastructure in place.  This is the time of year we take a small breather and get into a routine of basic chores and begin to make our lists and check them twice.  As farmers, it's the closest we get to relaxation!    In that vain we won't have a "lead" story this week.  This farmer is going to take a break from writing in order to let the creative juices flow and we will be back next week with another edition of....? Have a wonderful week!  Stay healthy, eat well, and take a deep breath (with your mask on, of course)...Spring is just around the bend! ~ Pete     NO FISH TODAY (Saturday,Nov 28) CC Fresh Fish and Lobstah are taking the day off!  Sorry for the late notice - they will return next Saturday!   TURKEY PICK-UP's...COMPLETE! THANKS to everyone who ordered a clucker this season!  We hope you enjoyed your turkey and had an enjoyable and safe holiday.  We sold approximately 250 turkeys this season and are grateful to all of you for supporting Codman this season.  If you have any especially tasty-looking photos of your holiday bird send it along and we will post some delicious photos next week!  pete@codmanfarm.org     VISIT THE PIGS   As mentioned last week, the pigs we were growing at Minuteman National Park are now hanging out behind the lower barn.  We had a load of leaves dumped to provide soft bedding and hope more leaves or wood chips will be delivered soon to help them stay cozy until it's time for freezer camp in three weeks.  Six (6) of these piggles will remain on the farm to hopefully farrow (give birth - in pig speak) in a few months....as we had a studly boar with them for the last two months.  Be sure to say hi to them.  They are a portly group that mainly sleep, eat and you know what, but between their yawning and lazing about they are still quite fun to observe.       WELCOME BACK KARI   After spending this season at Gaining Ground in Concord, Kari Bender has returned to the farm as our new Market Garden Manager!  Kari worked at CCF in 2019 and part of 2020 as an Assistant Farmer and will be our first full-time vegetable grower - tasked with converting our small veggie fields into finely a tuned no-til organic-managed system.  Kari will also run our new heated greenhouse and coordinate our first ever plant sale this spring.  As we grow the vegetable and flower growing side of the farm we anticipate having lots of volunteer opportunities this coming season.  Kari can currently be found around the farm helping keep the farm store stocked and busily preparing her spreadsheets in preparation for the 2021 season.  Welcome back Kari!     OPEN ALL YEAR Indeed we remain open all year!  Bread will continue on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays and as long as the temps remain moderate we will continue to stock items in the main barn.  The hens are continuing to lay well enough and our meat supply is stable.  We continue to source local  & organic produce and we will be buying apples from Apex Orchard starting next week. A reminder that on nights in the 20's the main store door will be closed as we have the heat on...but it's always open, just close the door behind you!   FRESH PRODUCE- THIS WEEK As we head into winter availability of produce and fruit will shift to hardy greens and storage crops. .  Some of these items are grown by us using organic growing methods (We are not certified organic), most of the other veggies we buy-in from local farms ARE certified organic, and most fruit is NOT certified organic, but IPM (which means low spray or low use of chemicals, when possible).     Available this week November 28th-Dec 5th   FRUIT Apples (honeycrisp, mac, macoun, northern spy, gala, pink lady) VEGETABLES  LOCAL organic loose orange and colored carrots, beets, onions, other roots,  lettuce mix, spinach, kale, winter squash, potatoes (red, russet, gold - arriving monday), sweet potatoes, shiitake mushrooms,  watermelon radish, daikon, leeks and more. Availability varies! MOST ALL THE PRODUCE WE BUY FROM LOCAL FARMS IS CERTIFIED ORGANIC THIS WEEK WE PURCHASED ORGANIC PRODUCE FROM: Fat Moon Farm, Westford Pete's Greens, VT Picadilly Farm, Winchester NH   FARM STORE DELIVERY and SCHEDULE     As we get into more of a routine we wanted to share what to expect each week as far as product arrivals and days to expect certain items...here goes!   MONDAY High Lawn Farm  (early morning) Fresh milk, butter, cheese, ice cream deliveries Myers Distributor (early afternoon) Our local distributor from Massachusetts grown farms - Local and Certified Organic fresh veggies, fruit, cider, donuts, flowers, and other items   TUESDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain WEDNESDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain Cape Ann Fresh Catch Fresh local fish usually including haddock, scallops, salmon, swordfish, grey sole, and catch of the day 12:30-2:30ish THURSDAY High Lawn Farm  (early morning) Fresh milk, butter, cheese, ice cream deliveries Myers Distributor (early afternoon) Our local distributor from Massachusetts grown farms - Local and Certified Organic fresh veggies, fruit, cider, donuts, flowers, and other items FRIDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain Mi Tierra Tortillas (by 11 am) Fresh, local, organic corn tortillas Sweet Tahini Fresh, gluten-free bread, and Israeli inspired sweets made with no processed sugars Local Veggies We will be buying seasonally available produce from local farms, as available SATURDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain C&C Fresh Lobster and Fish Fresh fish and lobster 10am- 12pm   MISC INFO... 1. We remain  OPEN 24/7, so if you want to avoid contact with others, visit in the wee hours of the night! 2.  MANDATORY MASKS:  Please wear MASKS in all public places so be sure to have one on when you visit the store.  They are a pain for sure but JUST DO IT! ;-) 3.  THANKS:  Farm store sales remain brisk and we appreciate your support!  If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please contact pete@codmanfarm.org. WEEKLY PICS by Pete Helping dad with egg collecting on Thanksgiving Day Spring is coming!  Keep the faith...   View this email in your browser Our Practices Connect Check out our bi-weekly blog for updates about what's happening on the farm! We cover the flow of the seasons, the movements of our animals, the different projects coming up and more.   read more >> Want to spend a day on the farm? Itching to get some dirt beneath your nails? Looking for a group service project? Volunteers are welcome at Codman. Click below to read more about volunteering. read more >> Our community depends on our dedicated members to keep farming alive and well in Lincoln. Your support allows us to use the most sutainable practices and produce the highest quality proteins. read more >> Consider becoming a member to support the farm! Want to host your own event at Codman? Click for info about barn rentals Itching to get your hands dirty? Click here or contact us for info about volunteering. Have any ideas, questions, or thoughts about community at CCF? Reach out to us at info@codmanfarm.org Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|* contact us view this email in your browser

Weekly Email - November 20th

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View this email in your browser    THANKS TO A FRIEND This past week the farm said goodbye to one of our most treasured friends,  Toby the livestock guardian dog.   Toby was diagnosed with a severe case of heartworm last year, despite his being on heartworm meds his entire life.  Over the past year and despite our best efforts at treating it, he slowly became weaker this fall and we decided it was time to say goodbye to him.  It was a sad day for all of us.  In 2016 when I started working at Codman, Toby was one of the very first "hires" we made.  We knew that we needed a Livestock Guardian Dog (LGD) if we were going to be growing chickens on pasture and Toby was the best of the best from the farm we bought him from.  From the beginning, he was gentle but strong and he knew what his job was, and he protected those birds like nobody's business.  We were worried those first few months that having a dog living 24/7 on a field might be an issue for some in town and were concerned it might become a liability at some point.  But like all the firsts that occurred in 2016, our first year of changing the way Codman ran as a farm, we needed to stay the course with our farm plans and deal with all that would be thrown at us.  Change is hard for many and we were changing a lot.  But to our great surprise, Toby actually became an ambassador of sorts.  Folks all around town just loved seeing him roaming the fields, guarding the chickens, chasing hawks, and being a white beacon of strength and love out there with the birds.  He was instrumental in calming people's fears of all of the changes taking place.  We received many curious questions about him and folks just wanted to go out to the field to pet him, give him a treat, or just be around him.  He was an amazing and unexpected gift that I would never have imagined possible. He wasn't perfect, he ran away at times, he could be naughty and stubborn like many LGDs and he definitely had a mind of his own which I could never quite figure out.  But we all didn't just love him out there because he was any old dog, it was because he was Toby.  He was beautiful and kind and had the thickest lushest fur-ever.  And those paws...wow, like a beast!  Huge.  But yet for those who knew him well, he would just as quickly roll over on his back for a belly rub, or reach up to smell your face-his way of kissing- then he would be to chase down an approaching coyote or a leap at a hawk sailing a bit too close to the flock.  He was confident but not cocky, sweet, but not too much of a pushover.  He was Toby, and we will miss him forever.       COMING SOON While we will eternally miss Toby, we must move on to run the farm and keep the poultry safe from predators.  After a lengthy and very lucky search, we found another Akbash LGD that was born this past July at a farm in Michigan.  So I am happy to introduce you to Sophie who will join the farm in late spring 2021!  Sophie will remain in Michigan to begin her training and so she can mature a bit more with her family and gain the necessary skills to be ready to work when she arrives at the farm next year.  We are all looking forward to meeting her and hoping that she is as great a dog as Toby was.  She has big shoes to fill!    TURKEY PICK-UP...NOW For those who pre-ordered a turkey,  pick up your turkey NOW!  This weekend birds that have been preordered can be picked up on the side of the barn, we have staff waiting to assist you from 9-5 pm on Saturday and 10-5 pmon Sunday.   After this, folks can come into the barn to find staff to grab your pre-ordered bird and complete payment.  Any questions email pete@codmanfarm.org         CHICKENS & PIGS ARE BACK   As mentioned last week, it was time to bring the laying hens home.  And oila, they are back!  Thanks to a group of over 20 volunteers who ran this way and that to catch the over 1000 laying hens that had been living on Farm Meadow field all season.  In less than an hour, they were packed up and brought back to the farm for the winter.  You can see them in the front pasture and near the large greenhouse which will act as their winter HQ.  Be aware that Andy the guardian dog is with them and can be a bit unpredictable.  He can get nervous when folks approach the fence so please stay back a few feet and give him some space!  He is just doing his job!   We have also brought back over 20 full-grown pigs that we raised at Minuteman National Park this year, see photo below where we are encouraging them to get on the trailer so we could move them home.  They are behind the lower Barn D if you would like to visit with them.  They are a meaty crew and when not eating, are often sleeping!       WHEN THE VET COMES TO TOWN   Every November our veterinarian from the Tufts Vet School comes to the farm to check up on the cattle.  He does pregnancy checks on the cows to see if the bull did his job (he did!) and to give shots and provide other care for the growing calves and yearlings.  It is a long tiring day where we have to corral all the cattle one by one sort them into the headlock chute so the vet can examine them.  After the exam, we then sort them into two groups for the winter...moms and calves on one side, growing boys and bull on the other.  If you hear a bellowing at times while at the farm, it's the bull who is calling out to his ladies....longing to be reunited with them!  Anyway, all went well this season and the herd is in great health! A big thanks to Ken Basset for his wrangling and spreadsheet tracking skills for helping to keep accurate records of the herd and to Jared for setting up the coral and getting everything organized and set up perfectly for a seamless visit with the vet!     HAPPY THANKSGIVING Last but not least we want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!  It will be a Thanksgiving like no other, but still can be enjoyed as it is.  The Farm Store is super packed this week with tons of local, organic produce and other items and we will remain open 24/7, as always! Extra BREAD will be delivered fresh on Tuesday and Wednesday! Have a safe and restful holiday.  Just think of all that schlepping you won't have to do this year!   FRESH PRODUCE- THIS WEEK Each week availability of produce and fruit shifts a bit.  Some of these items are grown by us using organic growing methods (We are not certified organic), most of the other veggies we buy-in from local farms ARE certified organic, and most fruit is NOT certified organic, but IPM (which means low spray or low use of chemicals, when possible).     Available this week November 20th-27th   FRUIT Apples (honeycrisp, mac, macoun, fuji, gala, pink lady) VEGETABLES  LOCAL organic loose orange and colored carrots, beets, onions, other roots,  lettuce mix, spinach, TONS of kale, collards, winter squash, potatoes (gold, russet, red), sweet potatoes, shiitake mushrooms,  herbs, leeks and more. Availability varies! MOST ALL THE PRODUCE WE BUY FROM LOCAL FARMS IS CERTIFIED ORGANIC THIS WEEK WE PURCHASED ORGANIC PRODUCE FROM: Fat Moon Farm, Westford Red Fire Farm, Granby Pete's Greens, VT Picadilly Farm, Winchester NH   FARM STORE DELIVERY and SCHEDULE     As we get into more of a routine we wanted to share what to expect each week as far as product arrivals and days to expect certain items...here goes!   MONDAY High Lawn Farm  (early morning) Fresh milk, butter, cheese, ice cream deliveries Myers Distributor (early afternoon) Our local distributor from Massachusetts grown farms - Local and Certified Organic fresh veggies, fruit, cider, donuts, flowers, and other items   TUESDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain WEDNESDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain Cape Ann Fresh Catch Fresh local fish usually including haddock, scallops, salmon, swordfish, grey sole, and catch of the day 12:30-2:30ish THURSDAY High Lawn Farm  (early morning) Fresh milk, butter, cheese, ice cream deliveries Myers Distributor (early afternoon) Our local distributor from Massachusetts grown farms - Local and Certified Organic fresh veggies, fruit, cider, donuts, flowers, and other items FRIDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain Mi Tierra Tortillas (by 11 am) Fresh, local, organic corn tortillas Sweet Tahini Fresh, gluten-free bread, and Israeli inspired sweets made with no processed sugars Local Veggies We will be buying seasonally available produce from local farms, as available SATURDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain C&C Fresh Lobster and Fish Fresh fish and lobster 10am- 12pm   MISC INFO... 1. We remain  OPEN 24/7, so if you want to avoid contact with others, visit in the wee hours of the night! 2.  MANDATORY MASKS:  Please wear MASKS in all public places so be sure to have one on when you visit the store.  They are a pain for sure but JUST DO IT! ;-) 3.  THANKS:  Farm store sales remain brisk and we appreciate your support!  If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please contact pete@codmanfarm.org. WEEKLY PICS by Pete The Codman OK Corral Some throwback photos of Toby...   View this email in your browser Our Practices Connect Check out our bi-weekly blog for updates about what's happening on the farm! We cover the flow of the seasons, the movements of our animals, the different projects coming up and more.   read more >> Want to spend a day on the farm? Itching to get some dirt beneath your nails? Looking for a group service project? Volunteers are welcome at Codman. Click below to read more about volunteering. read more >> Our community depends on our dedicated members to keep farming alive and well in Lincoln. Your support allows us to use the most sutainable practices and produce the highest quality proteins. read more >> Consider becoming a member to support the farm! Want to host your own event at Codman? Click for info about barn rentals Itching to get your hands dirty? Click here or contact us for info about volunteering. Have any ideas, questions, or thoughts about community at CCF? Reach out to us at info@codmanfarm.org Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|* contact us view this email in your browser

Weekly Email - November 13th

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View this email in your browser    PRE-THANKSGIVING THANKS In trying to come up with a theme to write about this week I found myself continuing to think of Thanksgiving, and all we are grateful for this year.  While our country and world have been facing the worst pandemic in over 100 years, our work here has continued much the same as it has in the past.  For sure, much has changed.  Our challenges in keeping the Farm Store operational and serving the needs of so many who have discovered us has been difficult.  And yes, in countless other ways big and small our lives have been impacted.  But at the core, the daily hum of working on the farm has remained intact.  Perhaps we feel not much has changed in our lives because we mirror the critters we care for.  Over the summer when we rotate the cows, chickens, pigs, turkeys, and other critters through open fields to fresh pasture, not one of the animals, NOT ONE, ever looked up to us with even a hint of concern about the outside world.  I don't think the cows have even noticed there is a pandemic raging 'round the world.  Which is odd since they are much much bigger than us, thus having MUCH bigger brains, but yet, they haven't noticed a thing different.   Sure, they moo when the grass is getting short or the hay is running out, but beyond that, they don't really have ANY idea of what is happening out there.  Even the chickens and turkeys - who can be quite the busybodies - haven't sensed something amiss this season.  They cluck or follow us around only when they want more grass, more food, more something.  Perhaps it's understandable - they just have bird brains.  So you see since the animals are carrying on as normal, we have just continued on as well.  And to be honest, it has been pretty great, pretty awesome in fact.  But to be totally honest, the awesomeness is fading now.  As the critters return to the farm or head off for freezer camp, our farm chores are diminishing and we are heading towards the time of year when we, as farmers, get to slow down, go on vacation and recharge ourselves.    And as the realization is hitting us, that there will be NO vacations this year, no warm beaches, no escapes to visit with family and friends, no time away from the farm, we are realizing...this kind of, well - sucks!  Excuse my french.  But it does.  And with the pandemic getting worse there are just no other alternatives but to hunker down and get through it.  And we will.  And so once again, I realize how grateful and THANKFUL I am, we are, for what a relatively great season we have had on the farm.  SO many months of good, honest work.  The animals grew beautifully, we weathered the drought well enough, our Farm Store has been rockin' busy, and the farm staff kept the farm humming all season long,  not to mention our amazing all-volunteer Board of Directors who continued to support the farm in all the ways they could, and so on.   In summary, it was the best of times, it was the worst of times.  Where have I heard that before?  This is life my friends, full of ups and downs!  So as Thanksgiving approaches let's try and appreciate all the good that still abounds in our lives, and be hopeful that better times are just around the corner.   Oh, and I thought of all of this because Kristy Lee from NBC 10 Boston was here at the farm today doing a story on Codman,  and asked, "How have your Thanksgiving plans changed this year?".   Look for this short segment on NBC 10 Boston, Monday evening.       TURKEY PICK-UP...NEXT WEEK For those who pre-ordered a turkey, look for an email from us within a day or so with pickup details.  Next week we will be bringing back all of the turkeys that we have in cold storage so we can distribute them over next weekend.         CHICKENS COMING HOME TO ROOST   As mentioned last week, it's time to bring the laying hens home. While we absolutely wish the early spring we experienced this past week would continue indefinitely, reality says we must move forward with bringing the birds back before we experience another snowstorm.  Jared completed the temporary winter fencing to keep the birds contained and we are almost finished setting up the high tunnel with wood chips on the ground, our winter barrel waterers, and lighting to keep them laying through the winter.  Saturday night we will be catching the birds at Farm Meadow field and by Sunday morning they will  "magically" (magic entails lots of folks catching the 1000+ birds and towing all their coops home) appear back at the farm. Andy the guardian dog will also return to keep watch over them.  As a reminder, Andy is not a pet and he can get a little nervous when folks approach the fencing and birds...so please when coming to the farm to admire the birds, keep back from the fence line!   Chickens at Farm Meadow field, drone photo by Pete on Nov 8th   NEW ENTRY HOLIDAY FOOD BOX The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is selling a holiday box chock full of local veggies, fruit, and local value-added products.  $75 for a box and Jen will bring them to Lincoln for your convenience!  Pick-up will be November 19th. "This box will contain the farmers choice of produce perfect for the holidays.  Items might include local fruits like apples and cranberries and hearty vegetable crops like carrots, squash, potatoes, and sweet potatoes as well as tasty greens like arugula and kale.  And fun treats like popcorn and pesto! Click here to order!       FISH Many have been asking if the fish peeps will continue selling fish through the winter...and at this point, the answer is YES!  We may bring them into the barn so they can be slightly more protected from the elements, but as far as we know, they DO plan to continue on the current schedule.       FRESH PRODUCE- THIS WEEK Each week availability of produce and fruit shifts a bit.  Some of these items are grown by us using organic growing methods (We are not certified organic), most of the other veggies we buy-in from local farms ARE certified organic, and most fruit is NOT certified organic, but IPM (which means low spray or low use of chemicals, when possible).     Available this week November 13th-20th   FRUIT Apples (honeycrisp, mac, macoun, fuji, gala, pink lady) VEGETABLES  LOCAL organic loose carrots, beets, onions,   lettuce mix, spinach, kale, collards, winter squash, potatoes (gold, russet, red), sweet potatoes, shiitake mushrooms, celery, herbs, leeks and more. Availability varies! MOST ALL THE PRODUCE WE BUY FROM LOCAL FARMS IS CERTIFIED ORGANIC THIS WEEK WE PURCHASED ORGANIC PRODUCE FROM: Fat Moon Farm, Westford Red Fire Farm, Granby Pete's Greens, VT Picadilly Farm, Winchester NH   FARM STORE DELIVERY and SCHEDULE     As we get into more of a routine we wanted to share what to expect each week as far as product arrivals and days to expect certain items...here goes!   MONDAY High Lawn Farm  (early morning) Fresh milk, butter, cheese, ice cream deliveries Myers Distributor (early afternoon) Our local distributor from Massachusetts grown farms - Local and Certified Organic fresh veggies, fruit, cider, donuts, flowers, and other items   TUESDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain WEDNESDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain Cape Ann Fresh Catch Fresh local fish usually including haddock, scallops, salmon, swordfish, grey sole, and catch of the day 12:30-2:30ish THURSDAY High Lawn Farm  (early morning) Fresh milk, butter, cheese, ice cream deliveries Myers Distributor (early afternoon) Our local distributor from Massachusetts grown farms - Local and Certified Organic fresh veggies, fruit, cider, donuts, flowers, and other items FRIDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain Mi Tierra Tortillas (by 11 am) Fresh, local, organic corn tortillas Sweet Tahini Fresh, gluten-free bread, and Israeli inspired sweets made with no processed sugars Local Veggies We will be buying seasonally available produce from local farms, as available SATURDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain C&C Fresh Lobster and Fish Fresh fish and lobster 10am- 12pm   MISC INFO... 1. We remain  OPEN 24/7, so if you want to avoid contact with others, visit in the wee hours of the night! 2.  MANDATORY MASKS:  Please wear MASKS in all public places so be sure to have one on when you visit the store.  They are a pain for sure but JUST DO IT! ;-) 3.  THANKS:  Farm store sales remain brisk and we appreciate your support!  If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please contact pete@codmanfarm.org. WEEKLY PICS by Pete Drone photo of Mt Misery field...thre green areas are where the meat bird coops were Drone photo of farm from another angle - are those alien crop circles!?   View this email in your browser Our Practices Connect Check out our bi-weekly blog for updates about what's happening on the farm! We cover the flow of the seasons, the movements of our animals, the different projects coming up and more.   read more >> Want to spend a day on the farm? Itching to get some dirt beneath your nails? Looking for a group service project? Volunteers are welcome at Codman. Click below to read more about volunteering. read more >> Our community depends on our dedicated members to keep farming alive and well in Lincoln. Your support allows us to use the most sutainable practices and produce the highest quality proteins. read more >> Consider becoming a member to support the farm! Want to host your own event at Codman? Click for info about barn rentals Itching to get your hands dirty? Click here or contact us for info about volunteering. Have any ideas, questions, or thoughts about community at CCF? Reach out to us at info@codmanfarm.org Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|* contact us view this email in your browser

Weekly Email - November 7th

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View this email in your browser WHAT A WEEK!?   What a difference a week makes!  Last week I wrote about a very snowy Halloween with temps in the 20's, and this week we are basking in the warm sunny glow of temps in the 70s.  I prefer this week to last - in a heartbeat!  This week has also been tremendously different than last week for another reason..hmm, I'll let folks unpack that for themselves but let's just say this week could certainly usher in much broader changes for us all in the coming year(s).  And once again, I prefer this week to last on that front as well! The dramatic and unpredictable weather patterns this time of year remind me that we continue to head towards winter.  While we love these beautiful days on the farm, we cannot become complacent, as there is much still to do as we wind down the season.  The last of the cattle were brought home this week, but we still have over 40 pigs at Minuteman National Park to care for, and our flock of over 1000 laying hens are still on pasture at Farm Meadow field.   The biggest change for the farm and our staff are when the laying hens return to the farm.  The laying hens are the first to leave the farm in the spring and are usually the last livestock to return.  We like to have the birds on pasture as long as possible - since they enjoy ranging so much and are constantly scratching and pecking the soils impacting the land quite heavily.  We also like to leave them on pasture since it's their consumption of grasses are what makes our eggs so wonderful and nutritious.  But at some point, we risk intense cold weather snaps and snowstorms and it's not worth the risk to leave them on pasture too far into November.  SO, NEXT SATURDAY...On November 14th, after dark,  we will be catching the birds and bringing them home in their mobile coops.  Once they return, it is a clear signal for farm staff that winter is coming!  Tending to the birds on pasture every day, which includes collecting eggs, moving the birds forward, refilling feed and water, resetting portable fencing, and visiting with Andy the guardian dog take a tremendous amount of time each week and so for the farm staff, it means one less HUGE chore we don't have to do each day.   Instead, once the birds are home, we can just saunter out to the high tunnel, collect eggs, top off their water, give Andy some love and food, and head on back to the barn to weigh the days catch and wash and pack them for sale.  So keep an eye out for the hens to return to the farm next Sunday, I'm sure they will appreciate visitors.   drone pic of farm as of Saturday 11/7/2020 - note Farm Meadow field (hens) in upper right Pete@codmanfarm.org   REMINDER . . .  FARM STORE IS . . . OPEN ALL WINTER For the next several weeks we will keep reminding folks that the Farm Store is OPEN, continuing on the Self Serve model...and will remain so ALL WINTER!  While many local farm stands are shutting down for the winter...we stay open!  And as we mentioned last week....as the weather gets colder we will slowly reduce the footprint in the barn but for now, the barn is chock full of local produce, apples, bread, and all the other items folks have enjoyed all season.  On cold nights and days the door to the Farm Store will be shut to keep the heat in so please continue to shop in the Farm Store itself but be mindful of others as the store is small (maybe we will fix that next year! ;-0).  Any questions about the Farm Store can be sent to me at pete@codmanfarm.org.     KITCHEN CONSTRUCTION UPDATE While construction has officially begun, this week things slowed quite a bit as we encountered some unexpected issues and delays concerning plumbing.  We are working on resolving the problems and will resume the work this coming week.  The plan is to finish the floor drains so we can backfill the floor, pour concrete to patch the floor then begin insulating the entire space with spray foam.  New windows and doors have been ordered as well! Once again we are gently encouraging folks to donate towards this project as we have had some unforeseen issues during construction, and we will go over the budget for this project.  Donations continue to be welcome and can be made here.  All donations are tax-deductible!       MDAR CLIMATE SMART GRANT   Congrats to us, we were awarded a grant this week!  This spring we applied for a Climate Smart Grant with MDAR (Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources) for several pieces of equipment to assist the farm in adapting to climate change.  The purpose of the grant program is to "assist farms in the implementation of practices that address the agricultural sector's vulnerability to climate change, mitigate climate change in agriculture, and improve economic resiliency."  We are grateful to the state for developing these programs and providing funds to assist farms like ours in our efforts to improve and protect our soils and grow better crops and healthier livestock.  With the funds provided, we will be purchasing a No-Till grain drill which will allow us to directly sow seeds into our fields and pastures without turning over the soil.  This is a HUGE deal for us as it will allow us to become much more innovative in how we grow forage for our livestock and how we reseed pastures. We will discuss this in-depth in a future story!  But for now, know that we are extremely excited to plan for all the creative ways we will be able to improve our pastures next season!   ADOPTION COMPLETE As seen previously in our weekly update...livestock lovers Cadence and Montana Mitchell make the news once again!  This week they officially adopted the three goats that have been living behind Barn D all summer.  Tic, Tac, and Toe became best buds with the girls this year, and while most everyone who visits the farm knows that we are no longer a petting zoo and most critters head off for harvest...Cadence and Montana were adamant about adopting this trio of goats as their very own.  With a jar full of money in hand to reimburse the farm for our purchase of the goats earlier this year, the girls officially took possession of the goats at their home in Lincoln this week.  It's a dream come true for the girls (though maybe not so much for their supportive but slightly reluctant parents!).  Best of luck !   FRESH PRODUCE- THIS WEEK Each week availability of produce and fruit shifts a bit.  Some of these items are grown by us using organic growing methods (We are not certified organic), most of the other veggies we buy-in from local farms ARE certified organic, and most fruit is NOT certified organic, but IPM (which means low spray or low use of chemicals, when possible).     Available this week November 7th - 13th   FRUIT Apples (honeycrisp, mac, macoun, fuji, gala, pink lade) VEGETABLES  LOCAL organic loose carrots, beets, fresh onions, fresh ginger,  lettuce mix, spinach, kale, collards, winter squash, potatoes (gold, russet, red), sweet potatoes, shiitake mushrooms, celery, herbs, and more MOST ALL THE PRODUCE WE BUY FROM LOCAL FARMS IS CERTIFIED ORGANIC THIS WEEK WE PURCHASED ORGANIC PRODUCE FROM: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, Beverly Fat Moon Farm, Westford Red Fire Farm, Granby Picadilly Farm, Winchester NH   FARM STORE DELIVERY and SCHEDULE     As we get into more of a routine we wanted to share what to expect each week as far as product arrivals and days to expect certain items...here goes!   MONDAY High Lawn Farm  (early morning) Fresh milk, butter, cheese, ice cream deliveries Myers Distributor (early afternoon) Our local distributor from Massachusetts grown farms - Local and Certified Organic fresh veggies, fruit, cider, donuts, flowers, and other items   TUESDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain WEDNESDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain Cape Ann Fresh Catch Fresh local fish usually including haddock, scallops, salmon, swordfish, grey sole, and catch of the day 12:30-2:30ish THURSDAY High Lawn Farm  (early morning) Fresh milk, butter, cheese, ice cream deliveries Myers Distributor (early afternoon) Our local distributor from Massachusetts grown farms - Local and Certified Organic fresh veggies, fruit, cider, donuts, flowers, and other items FRIDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain Mi Tierra Tortillas (by 11 am) Fresh, local, organic corn tortillas Sweet Tahini Fresh, gluten-free bread, and Israeli inspired sweets made with no processed sugars Local Veggies We will be harvesting our own veggies and buying seasonally available produce from local farms, as available SATURDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain C&C Fresh Lobster and Fish Fresh fish and lobster 10am- 12pm   MISC INFO... 1. We remain  OPEN 24/7, so if you want to avoid contact with others, visit in the wee hours of the night! 2.  MANDATORY MASKS:  Please wear MASKS in all public places so be sure to have one on when you visit the store.  They are a pain for sure but JUST DO IT! ;-) 3.  THANKS:  Farm store sales remain brisk and we appreciate your support!  If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please contact pete@codmanfarm.org. WEEKLY PICS by Pete Upper pasture looking down towards the barns   View this email in your browser Our Practices Connect Check out our bi-weekly blog for updates about what's happening on the farm! We cover the flow of the seasons, the movements of our animals, the different projects coming up and more.   read more >> Want to spend a day on the farm? Itching to get some dirt beneath your nails? Looking for a group service project? Volunteers are welcome at Codman. Click below to read more about volunteering. read more >> Our community depends on our dedicated members to keep farming alive and well in Lincoln. Your support allows us to use the most sutainable practices and produce the highest quality proteins. read more >> Consider becoming a member to support the farm! Want to host your own event at Codman? Click for info about barn rentals Itching to get your hands dirty? Click here or contact us for info about volunteering. Have any ideas, questions, or thoughts about community at CCF? Reach out to us at info@codmanfarm.org Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|* contact us view this email in your browser

Weekly Email - October 30th

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View this email in your browser HAPPY (Snowy!) HALLOWEEN!   As if life wasn't fun enough these days, the early arrival of snow most likely will not lift many spirits..except perhaps the spooky kind that are present on Halloween!  The early snow is a reminder of how quickly life can change and how we all must roll with and adapt to all that is thrown our way.  On the farm, we have been scrambling all week to finish up our greenhouse project, batten down a few hatches, and just hope for the best.  We still have pigs, cattle, and laying hens on pasture and unfortunately, we didn't have the ability to relocate these critters before the rain and snow.  We are checking on all of them throughout the day, ensuring their feeders are full, water is flowing and fencing is secure.  How many days until spring?   In the coming weeks, we will continue to prepare the farm and critters for winter.  The cattle will be returned to the home farm within a week (we hope) and of the 40 pigs at Minuteman National Park, about 35 of them will be harvested.  The boar and his "friends" will return to the farm to continue their fun until the weather turns much colder...at which point we will move them to cozy straw-laden quarters under the barn.  We are also in the process of removing the tomatoes from our hoop house so the laying hens can return to their winter HQ.  Keep an eye out for an email soliciting volunteers to catch our 1200 hens on pasture...it's a fun year-end event that we simply cannot do without volunteers! That's it for the week. Lots of projects but no exciting, treacherous story to report, thankfully, but knowing our luck, one is brewing right about now... Pete@codmanfarm.org   FARM STORE OPEN ALL WINTER While the fresh chicken harvests have ended we continue to have lots of whole chickens in stock, plenty of eggs, and we are continuing to harvest pork and beef heading into winter.   As the weather gets colder we will slowly reduce the footprint in the barn but we plan to continue carrying local produce, apples, bread, and all the other items folks have enjoyed all season.  The door to the Farm Store will be shut to keep the heat in so please continue to shop in the Farm Store itself but be mindful of others as the store is small (maybe we will fix that next year! ;-0).  Any questions about the Farm Store can be sent to me at pete@codmanfarm.org.     KITCHEN CONSTRUCTION Construction has officially begun!  If you have been by the farm lately you may have seen workers coming and going as they work on demolishing the old kitchen.  The kitchen will be rebuilt from the ground up including all new plumbing and floor drains, spray foam insulation, electrical, windows, doors, commercial ventilation hood, and all new appliances!  It's an exciting project made possible by the many generous donations from the community. Our hope is that the project will be completed by the end of December.  We will post photos of the progress weekly! Due to unforeseen issues during construction, we already know we will go over the budget for this project.  Donations continue to be welcome and can be made here.  All donations are tax-deductible!     GREENHOUSE PROGRESS UPDATE   It has taken a while but we are oh so close to project completion!  The electrical and network lines have been installed and the propane installation will be completed today!  On Sunday Jared and I braved the light breeze and "skinned" the house (put the plastic on) without too much difficulty.  When you drive or walk by the greenhouse you might notice a smooth look to the plastic.  A small fan continually pumps air between the two layers of plastic creating a pocket of air that adds insulation and helps snow shed off the house more easily (just in time!).  Our next steps to completion are to smooth out the soil floor, lay weed barrier, begin building greenhouse tables, and complete the outside grading.        VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PIG ROAST   Last weekend the farm held a low-key pig roast to thank the many volunteers who have helped out on the farm this year.  Several board members camped out overnight to tend the fire and keep the pig toasty throughout the evening - and we all enjoyed some very tasty socially distanced pulled pork the next day.  It all felt, oh so...normal!  We wish we could have had a big pig roast bash this year for the community - as we did in 2019 -  but there is always next year!   Board member Jon Ferris wrote up this tasty and amusing recipt for "Codman Farm to Table Pork Ramen...enjoy! Step 1: Pasture raise cows and pigs.  Give them lots of love, rotate them on the lands for optimal land usage, care for them in times of need Step 2: At Harvest time, pick up a bag of beef bones.  Add in some chicken feet if the spirit moves you.  If you own an instant pot (essential for bone broth IMO), throw in 1-2 lbs of beef bones and assorted veggie scraps.  Pressure cook for 1-2 hours after braising the bones (braising adds richness and color).  If no instant pot, sub a very long boil--i am talking about nearly a Steve Hoenig length maple syrup boil Step 3: Prepare pig 2 days in advance.  Put on jazz-funk tunes on the boom box. It may feel a bit Reservoir Dogs weird, but have fun. Split the pig with your favorite saw and shower with loads of Salt and Pepper.  Just when you think you have done enough, keep going Step 4: Light up the wood fire for coals and slow roast the pig for 18 hours.  This is a good opportunity to have a pop up party.  If you are lucky, sometime near midnight a man from town, famous for his open mic night appearances, will appear with a guitar and ask if he can play for you.  You may question your sobriety, but others will confirm in the morning it actually happened.  Flip the pig once at some point and keep the grill warm; you really can't mess it up.   Step 5: Pull the pork.  Add nothing, it is that good.  Teach the children helping that you are allowed to reserve special bites and especially encouraged to comment about how special each special bite tastes.  This moment happens once per year, it cannot be appreciated enough. Step 6: Find your favorite veggies from the farm store, really whatever makes you happy.  Saute some onion, garlic, ginger, and your favorite veggies.  Add the bone broth, your favorite ramen noodle, and a healthy portion of pulled pork.  Add soy sauce and your favorite spicy condiment to taste.  As a finishing touch, place a perfectly soft-boiled egg from your backyard or Pete and Jen's.    Step 7: Smell often and savor each bite.   SURPRISE DONATION Over the past year-plus an entrepreneurial group of Lincoln kids has spent their precious summer days selling lemonade and other items in support of Codman Farm.  This past week a heavy bag of coins and cash was delivered to the farm by Lila, Josie, and Beatricie Stevenson (photo below).  The donation represents the culmination of work by Samantha and Ryan Donaldson, Alex and Anastasia Taylor, and Cadence and Montana Mitchell.  Thanks to all for the donation!   FRESH PRODUCE- THIS WEEK Each week availability of produce and fruit shifts a bit.  Some of these items are grown by us using organic growing methods (We are not certified organic), most of the other veggies we buy-in from local farms ARE certified organic, and most fruit is NOT certified organic, but IPM (which means low spray or low use of chemicals, when possible).     Available this week October 30-November 6th   FRUIT Apples (honeycrisp, mac, macoun, fuji, gala, cortland) VEGETABLES  Codman farm cherry and slicing tomatoes (the last of the greenhouse tomatoes),  chard, kale LOCAL organic loose carrots, beets, fresh onions, garlic, fresh ginger,  lettuce mix, spinach, winter squash, and pie pumpkins, potatoes (gold, russet, purple), sweet potatoes, shiitake mushrooms, celery, broccoli, cauliflower and more MOST ALL THE PRODUCE WE BUY FROM LOCAL FARMS IS CERTIFIED ORGANIC THIS WEEK WE PURCHASED ORGANIC PRODUCE FROM: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, Beverly Fat Moon Farm, Westford Red Fire Farm, Granby Picadilly Farm, Winchester NH   FARM STORE DELIVERY and SCHEDULE     As we get into more of a routine we wanted to share what to expect each week as far as product arrivals and days to expect certain items...here goes!   MONDAY High Lawn Farm  (early morning) Fresh milk, butter, cheese, ice cream deliveries Myers Distributor (early afternoon) Our local distributor from Massachusetts grown farms - Local and Certified Organic fresh veggies, fruit, cider, donuts, flowers, and other items   TUESDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain WEDNESDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain Cape Ann Fresh Catch Fresh local fish usually including haddock, scallops, salmon, swordfish, grey sole, and catch of the day 12:30-2:30ish THURSDAY High Lawn Farm  (early morning) Fresh milk, butter, cheese, ice cream deliveries Myers Distributor (early afternoon) Our local distributor from Massachusetts grown farms - Local and Certified Organic fresh veggies, fruit, cider, donuts, flowers, and other items FRIDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain Mi Tierra Tortillas (by 11 am) Fresh, local, organic corn tortillas Sweet Tahini Fresh, gluten-free bread, and Israeli inspired sweets made with no processed sugars Local Veggies We will be harvesting our own veggies and buying seasonally available produce from local farms, as available SATURDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain C&C Fresh Lobster and Fish Fresh fish and lobster 10am- 12pm   MISC INFO... 1. We remain  OPEN 24/7, so if you want to avoid contact with others, visit in the wee hours of the night! 2.  MANDATORY MASKS:  Please wear MASKS in all public places so be sure to have one on when you visit the store.  They are a pain for sure but JUST DO IT! ;-) 3.  THANKS:  Farm store sales remain brisk and we appreciate your support!  If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please contact pete@codmanfarm.org. WEEKLY PICS by Pete Old spot pig enjoying the cool soil Jen, Abe and myself doing a bit of harvesting on a Sunday afternoon   View this email in your browser Our Practices Connect Check out our bi-weekly blog for updates about what's happening on the farm! We cover the flow of the seasons, the movements of our animals, the different projects coming up and more.   read more >> Want to spend a day on the farm? Itching to get some dirt beneath your nails? Looking for a group service project? Volunteers are welcome at Codman. Click below to read more about volunteering. read more >> Our community depends on our dedicated members to keep farming alive and well in Lincoln. Your support allows us to use the most sutainable practices and produce the highest quality proteins. read more >> Consider becoming a member to support the farm! Want to host your own event at Codman? Click for info about barn rentals Itching to get your hands dirty? Click here or contact us for info about volunteering. Have any ideas, questions, or thoughts about community at CCF? Reach out to us at info@codmanfarm.org Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|* contact us view this email in your browser

Weekly Email - October 15th

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View this email in your browser DAMAGING DERECHO   Last Wednesday was yet another memorable night on the farm.  The evening starting out pretty much business as usual for a chicken catching night.   As we do every chicken catching night we loaded the trailer with empty chicken crates, recruited some volunteers, and planned to gather out in the field to catch and crate birds about one hour before sunset.   A bit of rain and thunderstorms did pop up in the forecast which had not been predicted, but it didn't seem like a big storm.  Of course, the rain itself was due to arrive right around 6 pm, just when we planned to meet up with volunteers at Mt. Misery field, but otherwise, all seemed fine.  Jared and I decided to get a jump on the weather as we first had to catch the last 40 turkeys at Van Leer field, then head over to Mt. Misery.   We successfully caught all the turkeys as planned and loaded them in the back of the pickup truck.  Toby the guardian dog looked on lazily as we caught the birds, no doubt happy to be done working for the season, then Jared loaded Toby in his truck and we both headed back to the farm to hook up the big trailer with the empty crates and to drop off Toby.  I was eager to get going as I'm always a bit excited and hopeful that chicken catching goes well - so I headed over to Mt. Misery first - Jared would soon follow.  Just as I  arrived in the field where the coops were located, some raindrops started falling.   I got out of the truck to open the electric fence gate and as soon as I opened the truck door I felt a strong gust of brisk wind and some big pelting raindrops smack me on my bald pate - never a nice feeling!  I jumped back into the truck and pulled into the field about 200 yards from where the coops were located.  Driving slowly towards the coops, the weather closed in, uncertain how much rain would fall, I stopped the truck.  The raindrops were unusually large - but the rain was not falling heavily.  But then a strange wind quickly descended from the tree line.  The tall trees surrounding the field swayed in the strong wind.   Before I knew it, the 8'x12' open-floored, tarp-covered chicken coops, each containing 65 chickens, started lifting off of the ground.  One popped off the ground and descended again - like a kite trying to take off- then was suddenly picked up and flew through the air, tumbling and twirling side over side until it lay resting at the tree line about 200 feet from where it started.  Then just as quickly another coop - and another - and another lifted off the ground and flipped over.  I honestly could not believe this was happening.  We have used these types of coops for over 10 years and never ever has this happened before.  But this storm, later to be officially classified as a Derecho (defined on Wikipedia as a widespread, long-lived, straight-line wind storm that is associated with fast-moving windstorms, potentially rivaling hurricane and tornado force minds), was like nothing I have ever seen.  As the coops tossed and turned and danced in the air I could only imagine how many chickens were being injured.  As quickly as the storm arrived, it departed.  I called Jared, who had yet to arrive, and shouted out to him about the disaster I just witnessed - he was on his way.    I was afraid to get out of the truck for fear of another wave of wind, but thankfully it never arrived.  Once Jared arrived we cautiously walked out to the coops to survey the damage.  The chickens were scattered around, newly exposed to the open sky, and disoriented from the sudden change in their housing situation!  Many chickens were walking around aimlessly in circles, wondering where their feeders and waterers went, some were huddled together in small groups trying to stay warm, and yet other birds took advantage of their newfound freedom and started foraging, searching for tasty bugs and grass bits.  As Jared and I walked in circles surveying the damage we began developing a plan as to how to unravel this mess.  Volunteers starting arriving and we all pitched in to catch and crate the birds that were ready for harvest.  We then had to relocate the homeless birds back into shelters for the evening.  It was the best we could do as nighttime quickly descended.  We would sort it all out in the morning.  And just as we were finishing up and moving the last of the homeless birds back into shelters, an opportunistic hawk swept down and grabbed a free chicken dinner!  And to our amazement, that one chicken dinner was the only chicken that we lost due to the storm.  Unfortunately, the story does not quite end here.  While we were dealing with the chickens, our pigs over at Minuteman National Park were also impacted that evening.  Minuteman National Park along 2A was devastated by the storm with a tremendous amount of fallen trees.  A large branch fell in our pig field, knocking down our pig fencing and injuring some of the more than 60 full-grown pigs who live on the field.  Several days after the storm three pigs died from internal injuries suffered from the fallen branch.  They were beautiful full-grown Old Spot pigs that we had been growing since the spring. Tremendously sad accident.  So far the rest of the pigs seem strong and healthy and we are keeping a close eye on them.  Never a dull moment.... These events that happen all too often are just part of the many physical and economic challenges farms like ours face every day.  We feel it's important to share these stories to provide a deeper understanding of our work and what it take s to run a small diversified farm in today's world.  As always, we appreciate any and all feedback and are grateful for your support!  Onward! Pete@codmanfarm.org   GRASS-FED BEEF AND BACON ARE BACK! Starting Saturday, this weekend, we will once again have a full selection of our own 100% grass-fed beef AND BACON! All cuts of beef will be available including tenderloin, rib steaks, strip steaks, ground, burgers, roasts, and more.      GREENHOUSE PROGRESS UPDATE   We (I mean Jared) continue to make steady progress on the greenhouse project.  The twin-wall plastic end walls are just about complete and Bryce spent hours this week trenching so we can bring electricity and internet out to the new greenhouse.  Propane will be installed on Monday, and next week we plan to "skin" the house...ie, pull on the plastic!  Electricity hook up will follow then we will have a bunch of smaller tasks to complete such as grading around the house, laying ground cloth inside, and building tables.  The end is in sight...just in time for winter!     TOUR DE CODMAN Success! The inaugural Tour de Codman last weekend was a tremendous success!  Thanks to all who participated!  It will sure to be an annual event, pandemic or not!   As quoted by an enthusiastic board member: "The route was terrific, the group size was just right, the spacing of groups was just right, the weather was spectacular, the snacks were spot on, and it felt SO good to be back together again holding an event at the farm.  THANK YOU for the first inaugural Tour de Codman - a truly spectacular idea, and so well executed! " BRAVO!     VOLUNTEER SHOUT OUT Over the past several month's Steve Creavin and his boys, Stephen and Thomas have been tirelessly cleaning up fence lines and performing other work around the farm.  Most recently, if you drive along  Old Sudbury road and past Van Leer field, where we were growing turkeys this season, you might have noticed a VERY overgrown fence line with invasives winding their way into the fence.  Over many Saturdays the boys have been diligently unwinding and cutting down those invasives, opening up the field to view again.   This is tireless work and we are so grateful to them for their hard work!  Maintaining and clearing the edges of our fields is never-ending work and we greatly appreciate ALL our volunteers who help to keep the farm trim and looking good.       FRESH PRODUCE- THIS WEEK Each week availability of produce and fruit shifts a bit.  Some of these items are grown by us using organic growing methods (We are not certified organic), most of the other veggies we buy-in from local farms ARE certified organic, and most fruit is NOT certified organic, but IPM (which means low spray or low use of chemicals, when possible).     Available this week October 16th-23rd   FRUIT Apples (honeycrisp, mac, macoun, fuji, gala, cortland) VEGETABLES  Codman farm cherry and slicing tomatoes (limited),  chard, kale LOCAL organic loose carrots, beets, fresh onions, garlic, fresh ginger,  lettuce mix, spinach, winter squash, and pie pumpkins, potatoes (gold, russet), sweet potatoes, shiitake mushrooms, leeks and more MOST ALL THE PRODUCE WE BUY FROM LOCAL FARMS IS CERTIFIED ORGANIC THIS WEEK WE PURCHASED ORGANIC PRODUCE FROM: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, Beverly Fat Moon Farm, Westford Picadilly Farm, Winchester NH   FARM STORE DELIVERY and SCHEDULE     As we get into more of a routine we wanted to share what to expect each week as far as product arrivals and days to expect certain items...here goes!   MONDAY High Lawn Farm  (early morning) Fresh milk, butter, cheese, ice cream deliveries Myers Distributor (early afternoon) Our local distributor from Massachusetts grown farms - Local and Certified Organic fresh veggies, fruit, cider, donuts, flowers, and other items   TUESDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain WEDNESDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain Cape Ann Fresh Catch Fresh local fish usually including haddock, scallops, salmon, swordfish, grey sole, and catch of the day 12:30-2:30ish THURSDAY High Lawn Farm  (early morning) Fresh milk, butter, cheese, ice cream deliveries Myers Distributor (early afternoon) Our local distributor from Massachusetts grown farms - Local and Certified Organic fresh veggies, fruit, cider, donuts, flowers, and other items FRIDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain Mi Tierra Tortillas (by 11 am) Fresh, local, organic corn tortillas Sweet Tahini Fresh, gluten-free bread, and Israeli inspired sweets made with no processed sugars Local Veggies We will be harvesting our own veggies and buying seasonally available produce from local farms, as available SATURDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain C&C Fresh Lobster and Fish Fresh fish and lobster 10am- 12pm   MISC INFO... 1. We remain  OPEN 24/7, so if you want to avoid contact with others, visit in the wee hours of the night! 2.  MANDATORY MASKS:  Please wear MASKS in all public places so be sure to have one on when you visit the store.  They are a pain for sure but JUST DO IT! ;-) 3.  THANKS:  Farm store sales remain brisk and we appreciate your support!  If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please contact pete@codmanfarm.org. WEEKLY PICS by Pete Mt Misery meat bird coops The last of the turkeys, eager to jump in the truck to go to Freezer Camp! View this email in your browser Our Practices Connect Check out our bi-weekly blog for updates about what's happening on the farm! We cover the flow of the seasons, the movements of our animals, the different projects coming up and more.   read more >> Want to spend a day on the farm? Itching to get some dirt beneath your nails? Looking for a group service project? Volunteers are welcome at Codman. Click below to read more about volunteering. read more >> Our community depends on our dedicated members to keep farming alive and well in Lincoln. Your support allows us to use the most sutainable practices and produce the highest quality proteins. read more >> Consider becoming a member to support the farm! Want to host your own event at Codman? Click for info about barn rentals Itching to get your hands dirty? Click here or contact us for info about volunteering. Have any ideas, questions, or thoughts about community at CCF? Reach out to us at info@codmanfarm.org Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|* contact us view this email in your browser

Weekly Email - October 3rd

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View this email in your browser THE ROUNDUP   Each spring, when the weather warms and forages spring forth, we move our livestock off the main farm so they can graze our many beautiful pastures located throughout town.  Each fall when forage growth declines, those same critters must be rounded up and returned to the home farm for winter.  This past week Jared and I finally decided it was time to bring the cattle home from Farm Meadow field.  With the drought, the pasture could no longer grow fast enough to feed 12 hungry momma cows, one burly bull, and ten hungry calves...so it was time to load'm up!  One thing to know is that since all of our fields are leased, we don't have any permanent infrastructure for handling the cattle (think sturdy, big corrals with gates and chutes), so loading the cattle each season can be a real challenge.  All we have to round up the cattle are portable steel gates, our truck and trailer, and the hope that all will go smoothly....and the best chance for things to go smoothly start with a long list of to do's.  FIRST, we must have a plan, SECOND, hope the plan is a good plan, and THIRD, have a backup plan in case the first plan fails miserably! Yes, yes, to be successful at farming it's always important to have plans and backup plans and sometimes even backup plans to backup plans...because most certainly things will go awry!  That's the joy of farming and keeps us on our toes. Our plan for the round up was to set up the corral a few days in advance and start feeding hay to the cattle inside the corral.  By doing this they have time to become adjusted to the gates and become more comfortable walking into the fenced area without being overly nervous.  Nervous or skittish animals are not any fun to work with so we try and reduce stress whenever possible.    We always want the livestock to feel comfortable, especially when trying to load 1500 lb animals on trailers.  It's best they are willing participants in the process!  We have loaded animals many times before but it's always a little nerve-wracking not knowing if they will all cooperate and conform to our plans and expectations.   Farm Meadow field is about 20 acres, one of our largest fields in town.  It's actually located very close to the farm just over the railroad tracks behind the rear portion of the farm near Codman Estate.  It's really just a stones throw away and when the cattle are at the home farm and at Farm Meadow they can actually moo at each other and easily be heard over the short distance.  Unfortunately, due to the railroad tracks we cannot access the field directly but instead, have to drive out in a U on the roads around the farm - onto Codman Road then Lincoln Road, then into the Donelan's parking lot and down the long dirt path to the field.  So each season we have to trailer the cattle, three or four or more at a time, to and from the field (see map below). As planned we fed the cattle hay for a few days in the corral and then after observing them freely walking in and out we felt like they were ready for the move.  In the morning we brought them a fresh bale of hay and drove the truck and trailer out to the field a bit later.  The first few rounds of catching animals in the corral were pretty easy since there were lots of animals to catch.  It's after the first few rounds and the herd thins down to all the nervous nellies that things become trickier.  What makes it even more stressful is that with each group of animals we catch and move to the main farm, more and more momma cows and calves become separated and this upsets them all.  The mom cows at the main farm moo frantically towards the railroad tracks and their calves which are still at Farm Meadow field....and the whole herd just becomes a panicked mess.  Everyone is melting down...including the farmers!  With each new load of cows we drop off at the farm the ones we previously dropped off come running to check out who has arrived and who can be reunited.  This adds a huge layer of stress and urgency to the whole operation.  The last think we want is an upset cow jumping the fence to find her calf so we try and get the entire roundup and move completed as quickly as possible. True to form, after a few easy loads we were left with a few nervous moms and many jittery calves.  Each time Jared and I got close to moving them all towards the corral, inevitably one would look at us cross-eyed and we knew we were doomed, as it would then head off in haste in exactly the opposite direction...and that is definitely NOT a recipe for success when you are trying to herd, HERD animals....when one goes astray...they all follow!  So, you can be THAT close to being successful but it can fall apart in seconds.  This scenario kept playing out, again and again, and again.  We would try this plan, then that plan, and then finally became exasperated.  We finally caught a small group but knew we would not have any more success without additional folks to help out.  The more bodies the better when trying to get herd animals loaded...so I convinced board member DJ Mitchell and her livestock loving daughters Cadence and Montana, who happened to be at the farm that afternoon, to come out to the field to help us.  As I was headed out to the field in the truck I rolled down the window and yelled, "Come out to Farm Meadow, we need you!".  DJ looked at me surprised and said," Wait, what...really?  For real, you need US?".  I don't usually ask for help from folks, so I think she was truly shocked that I was serious.  But I assured her I was and told her to meet us out in the field right away. When they arrived in the field we explained the in's and out's of what to do and how slight movements in one direction or another can alter the movement of the cattle.  With the herding class over, we went to work spreading out in the field.  Jared had since come up with a new plan and had reset the fencing to encourage the cows and calves to move in a slow arc around and into a fenced area in the shape of a funnel towards the corral.   The girls were a bit nervous as I gently barked out orders to move this way or that.  DJ and Montana clutched hands in unison with slight fear of the unknown and we all did our best to create a united front in convincing the cattle to head towards the corral.  With a little dancing back and forth we were eventually successful and they all trotted into the corral.  Whew!  Jared hurriedly closed the gate and we celebrated our success with socially distanced high fives and deep sighs of relief that we were successful.  We trailered the last of the animals to the home farm and as we released them into the field they were greeted happily by the rest of the herd...reunited... and it feels SO GOOD!!   The End! p.s. (writing this was almost as exhausting as living it....pete) FRESH CHICKEN WEEK! & OTHER PROTEINS COMING SOON! CHICKEN:  we have TWO MORE fresh chicken harvests to go... This weekend....October 9th-12th &  October 23rd - 26th (plus CAPONS) LAMB:  for those looking for where the lambs went...well, it's fall and it was time to harvest them.  We have stew meat, ground lamb, chops, shanks, and some 1/2 legs in the store starting this week. BEEF:  We have six steers at the processor now and hope to have a huge variety of beef cuts within two weeks...stay tuned BACON:  Is coming soon!  We have 700lbs of belly at the processor now and hope to have more bacon within two weeks....along with Canadian bacon!  Sorry for the shortage! GREENHOUSE PROGRESS   As fall progresses so does our new greenhouse!  With the cooler temps and fewer animals on pasture,  we are taking advantage of this extra time to build our new greenhouse.  As mentioned previously, this new 20'x64' greenhouse will allow us to finally grow our own seedlings each spring to help us meet our goals of dramatically increasing the availability of Codman Grown produce in our Farm Store.  This new greenhouse will also be used for educational workshops and small outdoor gatherings in fall and winter.  FYI, we will be digging a mighty long 2' deep trench from the barn to the greenhouse in the next couple of weeks in order to bring power to the greenhouse.....so if you see piles of dirt...watch your step!    NEW EVENT - THIS WEEKEND! TOUR DE CODMAN Sunday, October 11 The inaugural Tour de Codman will start at Codman Farm and will take the rider on a nearly 12 mile loop through Lincoln along roads and paths, featuring stops at three remote pastures where farm staff and volunteers will give a short talk on the farm's sustainable, pasture-based agriculture before returning to the farm for coffee, cider and donuts.  We welcome all ages but riders must be comfortable maintaining a 10-12 mph pace along Lincoln's roads.  The route will spend as much time as possible on bike paths and quiet roads.  Any bike in good working order should suffice.  Please plan to bring your own water and snacks for the route.  The ride leader will have basic tools but riders should plan to be self sufficient.  The total time for the ride, with stops, should be under 2 hours.  $15 per person.  REGISTER NOW!     FRESH PRODUCE- THIS WEEK Each week availability of produce and fruit shifts a bit.  Some of these items are grown by us using organic growing methods (We are not certified organic), most of the other veggies we buy-in from local farms ARE certified organic, and most fruit is NOT certified organic, but IPM (which means low spray or low use of chemicals, when possible).     Available this week October 3- 10th   FRUIT Apples (honeycrisp, mac, macoun, fuji, gala, braeburn) from Clearview Farm and GRAPES on a limited basis from Barrot Pratt Vineyard in NY VEGETABLES  Codman farm cherry and slicing tomatoes (limited), beets, chard, kale LOCAL organic loose carrots, fresh onions, garlic, fresh ginger,  lettuce mix, spinach, winter squash, and pie pumpkins, potatoes (red, gold, russet), sweet potatoes, shiitake mushrooms, leeks and sweet corn and more! MOST ALL THE PRODUCE WE BUY FROM LOCAL FARMS IS CERTIFIED ORGANIC THIS WEEK WE PURCHASED ORGANIC PRODUCE FROM: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, Beverly Fat Moon Farm, Westford Picadilly Farm, Winchester NH   KITCHEN RENOVATION UPDATE   As previously mentioned, the renovation of our kitchen will begin shortly.  We anticipate construction to begin October 19th!  Keep an eye out for work trucks, perhaps a dumpster, etc...  The Farm Store will remain open at all times!  We will be providing weekly updates and photos on the progress of the project.  Stay tuned for more info!     FARM STORE DELIVERY and SCHEDULE   As we get into more of a routine we wanted to share what to expect each week as far as product arrivals and days to expect certain items...here goes!   MONDAY High Lawn Farm  (early morning) Fresh milk, butter, cheese, ice cream deliveries Myers Distributor (early afternoon) Our local distributor from Massachusetts grown farms - Local and Certified Organic fresh veggies, fruit, cider, donuts, flowers, and other items   TUESDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain WEDNESDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain Cape Ann Fresh Catch Fresh local fish usually including haddock, scallops, salmon, swordfish, grey sole, and catch of the day 12:30-2:30ish THURSDAY High Lawn Farm  (early morning) Fresh milk, butter, cheese, ice cream deliveries Myers Distributor (early afternoon) Our local distributor from Massachusetts grown farms - Local and Certified Organic fresh veggies, fruit, cider, donuts, flowers, and other items FRIDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain Mi Tierra Tortillas (by 11 am) Fresh, local, organic corn tortillas Sweet Tahini Fresh, gluten-free bread, and Israeli inspired sweets made with no processed sugars Local Veggies We will be harvesting our own veggies and buying seasonally available produce from local farms, as available SATURDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain C&C Fresh Lobster and Fish Fresh fish and lobster 10am- 12pm   MISC INFO... 1. We remain  OPEN 24/7, so if you want to avoid contact with others, visit in the wee hours of the night! 2.  MANDATORY MASKS:  Please wear MASKS in all public places so be sure to have one on when you visit the store.  They are a pain for sure but JUST DO IT! ;-) 3.  THANKS:  Farm store sales remain brisk and we appreciate your support!  If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please contact pete@codmanfarm.org. WEEKLY PICS by Pete Roosting turkeys Our new batch custom egg cartons finally arrive!   View this email in your browser Our Practices Connect Check out our bi-weekly blog for updates about what's happening on the farm! We cover the flow of the seasons, the movements of our animals, the different projects coming up and more.   read more >> Want to spend a day on the farm? Itching to get some dirt beneath your nails? Looking for a group service project? Volunteers are welcome at Codman. Click below to read more about volunteering. read more >> Our community depends on our dedicated members to keep farming alive and well in Lincoln. Your support allows us to use the most sutainable practices and produce the highest quality proteins. read more >> Consider becoming a member to support the farm! Want to host your own event at Codman? Click for info about barn rentals Itching to get your hands dirty? Click here or contact us for info about volunteering. Have any ideas, questions, or thoughts about community at CCF? Reach out to us at info@codmanfarm.org Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|* contact us view this email in your browser

Weekly Email - September 23rd

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View this email in your browser FALL ON THE FARM   It's fall!  Even after such a long and winding year it still seems that fall has arrived so quickly.  We've already had our first frost and several crisp, chilly mornings.  It feels great, doesn't it?  I just love these bright, cool, sunny autumn days, when all you need is a T-shirt and a light jacket to keep you perfectly comfortable all day long.  The weather change also makes me think of apples and the arrival of cold-hardy crops including roots, kale, and of course, pumpkins.   On the farm though, the cooler weather is also a reminder it's time to busta move!  We got work to do before the arrival of winter!  We have critters to round up, crops to harvest, a few last flower bouquets to make, and lots of projects to finish up before our bitterly cold hands freeze up and become stiff little nubs.  Our to-do list is long right now but we relish checking off our accomplishments - as with each task completion-  it means we are that much closer to fewer daily chores, more hot cocoa and coffee breaks, and plenty of socially distant time with friends and family. To give a taste of all that we still have on our to-do list in the coming weeks, I thought I'd include a little preview, which includes:  Corralling our cattle which are in three different fields and trailering them home (this is high on our list as there is little forage left in the fields due to the drought...time to start feeding hay!); setting up auto light systems for hens on pasture (so they keep laying well while natural light drops below 12 hours per day); harvesting critters from fields near and far so we can fill our freezers heading into winter;  preparing our existing greenhouse to receive the hens - including setting up fencing and water systems as well as ripping out summer tomatoes ;-( ; finishing construction on our new heated greenhouse including building end walls, and installing fans, heaters, doors, and trenching 150 to lay a power cable underground from the barn; harvesting the last of our crops and putting our fields to bed with cover crops to protect the soils over the winter; mucking out the brooder where we grew baby meatbird chicks all season, and on and on and on! One of the joys of farming is that each new day provides opportunities to accomplish tangible tasks, big and small, with each day ending with a sense of accomplishment.  We are also so grateful to our community and customers who appreciate the work we do and value the fruits of our labors.  From all of us here we wish you joyful autumn! FRESH CHICKEN WEEKEND   Fresh Chickens all weekend!  Only two more harvests until the end of fresh chickens for 2020.  Where did the time go?! THIS WEEKEND WE WILL HAVE: Whole Freedom Rangers & Cornish Chickens and boneless breast, bone-in breast, leg/thigh quarters, thighs, drumsticks, wings, feet, and giblets... PICKUP begins at 2 pm on Friday until Monday evening REMAINING HARVESTS October 9th-12th October 23rd - 26th (plus CAPONS)   BEAUTIFUL BOUQUETS by Katherine RuhL   If you have been by the Farm Store recently you may have seen some stunning bouquets for sale made with Codman Farm flowers.  We'd like to extend a huge thank you and shout out to Katherine Ruhl who offered to make these bouquets for us each week.  The bouquets are absolutely beautiful!  Katherine is donating her time to the farm each week where she picks flowers from our newly established U-Pick flower garden and creates these colorful creations.  Katherine is a mom of two who lives just down the road from the farm in Weston and her floral designs are garden-inspired using seasonal flowers straight from the Codman U-Pick Gardens.  You can find them for sale in the Farm Store until the frost retires the flowers for the season!    TURKEY TIME. part six!!   Reminder to once again  ORDER YOUR TURKEY for Thanksgiving NOW! Birds are selling quickly!  We are harvesting the birds earlier this season to keep them on the smaller side as we expect most will want smaller birds this year.     FRESH PRODUCE- THIS WEEK Each week availability of produce and fruit shifts a bit.  Some of these items are grown by us using organic growing methods (We are not certified organic), most of the other veggies we buy-in from local farms ARE certified organic, and most fruit is NOT certified organic, but IPM (which means low spray or low use of chemicals, when possible).     Available this week Sept 25-October 2   FRUIT Apples (honeycrisp, mac, macoun, fuji, gala) from Clearview Farm and seedles GRAPES on a limited basis arriving Thursday from Barrot Pratt Vineyard in NY VEGETABLES  Codman farm cherry and slicing tomatoes, beets, chard, kale LOCAL organic loose carrots, fresh onions, garlic, fresh ginger,  lettuce mix, spinach, winter squash, and pie pumpkins, potatoes (gold, russet), sweet potatoes, shiitake mushrooms and sweet corn and more! MOST ALL THE PRODUCE WE BUY FROM LOCAL FARMS IS CERTIFIED ORGANIC THIS WEEK WE PURCHASED ORGANIC PRODUCE FROM: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, Beverly Lindentree Farm, Lincoln Red Fire Farm, Granby Fat Moon Farm, Westford Picadilly Farm, Winchester NH   EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT   A HUGE thanks to Eagle Scout Lucas Anthony for coordinating a massive new picnic table project that has netted Codman Farm, THIRTEEN new picnic tables!  Our ability to picnic at an acceptable social distance has been dramatically improved!  Thanks so much to Lucas for his hard work and efforts to make this project a success!     FALL VIRTUAL HARVEST at NEW ENTRY New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is having a: Fall Harvest Event September 26th, 5 - 6:30 pm, join us Online Enjoy a virtual farm tour, live cooking demonstration streaming from Moraine Farm, and Q&A with a panel of incubator farmers RESERVE YOUR (Virtual) SEAT TODAY! FARM STORE DELIVERY and SCHEDULE   As we get into more of a routine we wanted to share what to expect each week as far as product arrivals and days to expect certain items...here goes!   MONDAY High Lawn Farm  (early morning) Fresh milk, butter, cheese, ice cream deliveries Myers Distributor (early afternoon) Our local distributor from Massachusetts grown farms - Local and Certified Organic fresh veggies, fruit, cider, donuts, flowers, and other items   TUESDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain WEDNESDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain Cape Ann Fresh Catch Fresh local fish usually including haddock, scallops, salmon, swordfish, grey sole, and catch of the day 12:30-2:30ish THURSDAY High Lawn Farm  (early morning) Fresh milk, butter, cheese, ice cream deliveries Myers Distributor (early afternoon) Our local distributor from Massachusetts grown farms - Local and Certified Organic fresh veggies, fruit, cider, donuts, flowers, and other items FRIDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain Mi Tierra Tortillas (by 11 am) Fresh, local, organic corn tortillas Sweet Tahini Fresh, gluten-free bread, and Israeli inspired sweets made with no processed sugars Local Veggies We will be harvesting our own veggies and buying seasonally available produce from local farms, as available SATURDAY Bread Obsession (by 11 am) Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain C&C Fresh Lobster and Fish Fresh fish and lobster 10am- 12pm   MISC INFO... 1. We remain  OPEN 24/7, so if you want to avoid contact with others, visit in the wee hours of the night! 2.  MANDATORY MASKS:  Please wear MASKS in all public places so be sure to have one on when you visit the store.  They are a pain for sure but JUST DO IT! ;-) 3.  THANKS:  Farm store sales remain brisk and we appreciate your support!  If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please contact pete@codmanfarm.org. WEEKLY PICS by Pete New fridge signs by Rebecca Lowy Due to the drought, we are buying in hay for our cattle...50 bales per load!   View this email in your browser Our Practices Connect Check out our bi-weekly blog for updates about what's happening on the farm! We cover the flow of the seasons, the movements of our animals, the different projects coming up and more.   read more >> Want to spend a day on the farm? Itching to get some dirt beneath your nails? Looking for a group service project? Volunteers are welcome at Codman. Click below to read more about volunteering. read more >> Our community depends on our dedicated members to keep farming alive and well in Lincoln. Your support allows us to use the most sutainable practices and produce the highest quality proteins. read more >> Consider becoming a member to support the farm! Want to host your own event at Codman? Click for info about barn rentals Itching to get your hands dirty? Click here or contact us for info about volunteering. Have any ideas, questions, or thoughts about community at CCF? Reach out to us at info@codmanfarm.org Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|* contact us view this email in your browser