CSA Week 4

CSA Week 4

Jul. 27, 2022 by

Hey everyone, Happy Week 4 of CSA! With heat in the high 80s to low 90s this week, conditions were difficult at the farm. The combination of intense heat with rainfall makes it difficult for crops to mature and stay

CSA Week Thirteen

CSA Week Thirteen

Sep. 29, 2021 by

Recipes for Winter Crops: https://www.saveur.com/best-winter-vegetable-recipes/ http://www.eatingwell.com/gallery/12268/the-best-winter-vegetable-side-dish-recipes/ https://www.foodandwine.com/vegetables/best-recipes-winter-produce https://www.epicurious.com/ingredients/acorn-delicata-kabocha-spaghetti-squash-winter-recipes-gallery Resources for storing your veggies: https://www.farmersalmanac.com/storing-vegetables-for-winter-16215 https://www.thespruce.com/storing-vegetables-for-winter-1403357 https://www.johnnyseeds.com/growers-library/vegetables/storage-crops.html Beet, Carrot, and Apple Cake INGREDIENTS 1 cup grated carrots 1 cup grated beets 1 cup grated apple 3 eggs well beaten 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/4 cups flour 2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt

Week 10

Week 10

Aug. 4, 2021 by

In recent years, many health professionals have been advising people to “eat the rainbow,” but what exactly does that phrase mean? The term “eat the rainbow” illustrates the importance of eating a variety of fruits and vegetables. By eating an

CSA Week 3: July 22-28

Jul. 21, 2021 by

Once again, New Roots has started making deliveries! Every Wednesday, the farmers drive all over Maine to give delicious vegetables to members and buyers of New Roots. The drivers, Muhammad and Kenny, Bates’ 22, leave the farm around noon and

CSA Week 2: July 14- 21

Jul. 14, 2021 by

During the last few weeks and the remainder of the summer, two students have put in many hours dedicated to New Roots Cooperation through Bates Purposeful Work. Since early June, Kenny Aruwajoye Bates’ 22 and I have been helping the