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Ahavah Farm Weekly Newsletter

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Articles, Videos, Updates & Announcements, The Weekly Harvest, Gardening Tips and more!

Hello FaRmily! I am so happy to be back from our vacation and give you a brand new newsletter for this week. This week's newsletter is absolutely LOADED with announcements - some are very important, so don't miss them! 😁 There are also new articles, some new videos, a new interview and of course all the regular updates on the Farmer's Market, our upcoming schedule, the weekly harvest list and more! Enjoy the newsletter!

 

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ATTENTION

REMINDER:👉 Every week we will be sending out this newsletter on Monday/Tuesday and every Thursday we post to the blog and to the Ahavah Community Facebook Group all the details of your bag contents, the extras available for purchase and what to expect to be available for Market-Style members. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO BE AWARE OF CHANGES AND UPDATES DUE TO WEATHER AND CHANGES DUE TO HOLIDAYS OR OTHER UNPREDICTABLE SITUATIONS THAT MAY ARISE (we are a small family farm, not a grocery store, after all😄 )

👉Please see the weekly updates below including a word from Farmer Yosef, some educational articles, announcements, changes, interviews, highlights and more.

📢See below for event updates, new articles and announcements!📢 Enjoy your shares this week and don't forget to join the fun and share your recipes and pictures in the Facebook Community Group!

 

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🚨FALL Registration is OPEN!!
👉75 SHARES ARE STILL AVAILABLE!👈
Don't Miss the Best Season of them All!

Sign up today to our Fall Veggie-Share CSA program and secure the purest, most nutrient-dense veggies available for 14 weeks (September through December)!


As other farms are shutting down until next year, we will be starting yet another season - a season full of beautiful produce! In the fall we will continue to have all the favorite greens like kale and lettuce. We will also have most of the summer crops like tomatoes, peppers, carrots and beets for a while, but most importantly, we will also have all the pumpkins, squash, potatoes and onions coming in then too! Fall is a great season - it's the only season of the year where almost everything we grow is available! We hope you will join us! But beware - there are only 100 memberships now available. July 1st is the day to sign up, don't miss it!

75 SHARE MEMBERSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE!


The highest quality, 100% local, produce you can find, harvested and delivered fresh every week! Pure, chemical-free, regeneratively grown produce. Flexible payment options. Many discounts are available - see website for more! NOW SEVEN!!! 7 Locations for CSA pickup (Peyton, COS, DEN, Monument, Fountain, Woodland Park & Elizabeth!) Door to Door delivery options available! Got SNAP!? Get 50% off your CSA share automatically! Every share supports families in need through donations. Flexible CSA options, holds, credits and more! Classes, events, tours and community opportunities.



⭐100% of everything we sell is grown and harvested and delivered by Ahavah Farm and Ahavah Farm ONLY - All produce is grown 100% on our farm in Peyton Colorado, near Colorado Springs without a single chemical, in rich, composted soil. We use biodynamic principles to grow the purest, most nutrient-dense vegetables available and deliver them to you fresh, every week!


Go to www.ahavahfarm.com/csa to learn more and to sign up today!



ATTENTION!

We are now opening up 3 NEW LOCATIONS!

🥕Woodland Park

🥒Fountain

🍅Elizabeth

See website for details. All 3 locations will be volunteer led and will be "Traditional" style only.

 

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Ahavah Farm & Ahavah Community Initiative

UPCOMING Schedule


👉August 12th @ 9am to 12pm: Community Event! Farmer's Market with vendors of all kinds!

👉August 12nd @ 9am to 10:30am: KIDS CLASS!! Painting with Tess! -*No need to register. ONGOING DURING THE MARKET*

👉August 14th @ 2pm to 5pm: Adult CLASS! Season Extension Gardening Class

👉August 19th @ 9am to 12pm: Community Event! Farmer's Market with vendors of all kinds!

👉August 19th @ 3pm to 4:30pm: SEE THE FARM! Farm Tour!

👉August 26th @ 9am to 12pm: Community Event! Farmer's Market with vendors of all kinds!

👉August 26th @ 10am to 11am: Children's Class! Grow with Me Storytime with Ms. Tracy!


Go to www.ahavahfarm.com/classes to learn more, to register and to see the rest of our schedule of events and classes!

 

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👩‍🌾Around the Farm This Week👩‍🌾






👈Ovadya got in on the harvest this week! Usually he is just a collector of the tomatoes, but this week he showed off his harvesting skills!











👉Asher delivered a fantastic blacksmithing class this week! The students learned about blacksmithing and

worked hard to make an amazing gardening tool!👇




👈The "Grow With Me Storytime" with Ms. Tracy is so much fun! Join us every month for this great time to listen to some great stories and do some great learning activities!






👉Oh, would you look at that! The pumpkins are coming in! It looks like we should anticipate a very big harvest this year!











👈The plastic on our new greenhouse went up this morning! We have one more layer to put on next week and then it's planting time!







👉Every week Eliana and I have done Shabbat Community Bouquets together. Last year Ovi joined in. This year Elisheva joins the tradition!



 

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The nursery is getting close to the end of the season. We will be continuing to offer Fall plants like lettuces, broccoli, cauliflower and others, as well as lots of herbs, garden boxes and accessories, soil, medicinal plants and house-plants. Come on by through September 2nd. Reference this newsletter and get 20% off through the end of the season!

We will continue to offer the purest, locally grown plant starts (the majority are heirloom crops and they are all tested to be successful to our area, started from seed - all Organic with no fertilizers or chemicals of any kind!).


We will also have planter boxes, pots, soil and other items available. Come check us out and support us as we start small and aim for a bright future of supporting our Calhan, Peyton, Falcon communities!


✨Open Monday - Friday 9am to 3pm✨


📢As always, current CSA members receive 10% off EVERY DAY!📢



 

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Soil - The Building Block of Life - Part 3 of 6

-By Yosef Camire


Tilling

Last week we left off talking about the negative-side of fertilizers and we spoke about why we don't use them. Over the last few weeks we have been building a foundation of things that we should NOT be doing and this week we continue that trend as we talk about the negative affect of tilling. Over the next few weeks we will discuss tilling, organic matter, how to make compost and more, so stay tuned. This week: Tilling.


To till or not to till? That is often not even the question (when it should be!)...and that's because people usually just go for it and do it year after year after year, without much thought! This is, to put it lightly, not the most ideal practice, yet it is repeated year after year by farmers and home-gardeners around the world. Tilling, it turns out, is not only the single largest contributor to the dust bowl, to soil degredation and to particulate matter in the air, it's also one of the largest (if not the single largest) contributor to greenhouse gas emissions world-wide!


Tilling is defined as breaking up the subsurface of the soil. This can be done by means of shovel, broad-fork, plow or roto-tiller. Regardless of the method used, turning over the soil is tilling. Tilling is the single most destructive thing that you can do to your soil – worse than pesticides!

· There is no natural process on earth that turns over the soil. Therefore, the organisms in

the soil have not adapted to this process. Simply put – it’s not natural!

· Tilling dries out the soil and allows for greater amounts of evaporation (utilizing no-till

holds up to 220 times more water than tilled and reduces evaporation by 3,000%!)

· Increased moisture held in the soil when not tilled - reduced evaporation.

· Decreased run-off and pollution is associated with not tilling.

· No-till increases infiltration of moisture to the roots of plants particularly in the winter

months.

· No-till practices decrease the need for fertilization.

· Decreased need to pump water and use precious resources is a result of no-till

agriculture.

· No-till practices keep the soil structure intact which reduces erosion.

· Increased microbial activity in soil is a result of no-till practices.

· Greater amount of carbon sequestration can be stored due to no-till agriculture.

· Increased crop yields of 21-26% is possible with not tilling!


Want to learn more and dig a little deeper? Check out this article I wrote in 2016.

 

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WORD FROM YOUR FARMER:

Weekly video update for Ahavah Farm CSA members and Non-members. There's always a ton happening on the farm, so we make a new video every week and talk about what to expect in the CSA, any special updates and events and sometimes a little ramble or two. Enjoy!


Hi all! The family is back from vacation and we have a ton to talk about!


0:01 - Intro - We are back from vacation!

0:23 - Huge project updates!

1:30 - Summer heat is ridonculous!

2:30 - Weekly CSA Update.

3:12 - Fall update - Major Changes Happening! - Good News!

5:13 - BE KIND - ALWAYS! Complaints are important - we want you to be happy!

9:30 - Farmer's Market Update

10:45 - HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! Fall and Winter Farmer's Market!

12:08 - Outro - We love you guys!


 

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We are now on Twitter!

Yes, Twitter has been in the news a lot lately, and no, that's not why we are jumping in. Actually, this has been in the "thought-shed" for quite awhile now. Well, it's here. Join us - we'll see how much we utilize it and go from there!

Come Follow Us



Click the bird to follow us!


 

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VOLUNTEERING

Our volunteers are the backbone of our organization and we couldn't do it without you...but we need more help!



We need help with so many things:

  • Construction Projects

  • Landscaping Projects

  • Composting Projects

  • Harvesting, washing and prep.

  • Weeding

  • Bag Packing

  • Teaching Classes

  • General farm cleanup

  • and more...got a skill you want to share? Let us know!


Volunteering is Monday through Friday 8AM to 4PM.



Please let Jessie know you are interested, she will send more information and necessary paperwork, and we will welcome you with open arms!





 

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Weekly Farmer's Market Update

Ahavah Farmer's Market is Every Friday from 9a - 12p

We are continuing to have successful Farmer's Market's every week, here at the farm. We keep scratching our heads and wondering why we have been so blessed to have so many amazing vendors! From pastured chicken and grass-fed beef to beyond-organic vegetables, local baked goods, crafts, cosmetics, cleaning products, coffee roasters and even a Palisade peach vendor - we have it all! So many wonderful vendors and so many awesome activities make our market very special and unique! We hope you join us this week as we welcome a new vendor: Sam's fruit! We will also have "Painting with Tess," which is always a good time. As always we will have the bounce-house, the playground, the splashpad and the free coffee!


⭐THIS WEEK IS NATIONAL FARMER'S MARKET WEEK!⭐

Come to the Farmer's Market this week and do a scavenger hunt! Every scavenger hunt that get's completed and turned in will get a free plant to take home! Many of the vendors will be offering special's and discounts to celebrate as well. Come to the market, Friday from 9am to 12pm and come support YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY!


We Love Our Community!❤️


📢FEATURED VENDOR OF THE WEEK!📢



Located in Larkspur, Amber and her family operate Greenland Flower Fields, a locally grown and cut flower farm. They bring their gorgeous flowers and smiles to our market every week! Our members love her flowers, and so do we. You can follow them on Facebook by finding them @ facebook.com/greenlandflowerfields




 

HUGE MARKET ANNOUNCEMENT!

We are announcing that we will be continuing the Ahavah Farm Farmer's Market through the


Fall and Winter! We have room for 24 vendors and are looking for more, for our INDOOR / OUTDOOR (Heated and indoor in the cold - outdoors with nice weather) EXTENDED SEASON Market!



Put it on your calendar to come to our HEATED Fall and Winter Market every Friday from 9am to 12pm until January!








 

We are so excited about our current line-up of vendors, but we are still seeking more!

👉If you are a local vendor and are interested in attending our FREE farmer's market, please reach out directly at contact@ahavahfarm.com and we will send you information and the vendor agreement.

 

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AUGUST Monthly Give-Away!

Every month we will be having a monthly give-away for our members and non-members. Here is this week's MONTHLY GIVE-AWAY!


Give us a review on Google and get 1 FREE item!

It would mean the world to us if you would give us your feedback on Google Reviews! you wouldn't believe how important having positive reviews on Google helps our business reach others. For taking the time to do a review for our business, we will give you a coupon for 1 free item of your choice to be used at any of our CSA booth's, the Ahavah Farm Nursery or at the Ahavah Farmer's Market. Simply click on the link below to do a review, then send an e-mail to contact@ahavahfarm.com to confirm it. That's it! Thank you so much, it means the world!🙏

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*reward coupons will be e-mailed to you after the survey is completed in August.

 

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🥕🍅🥒🧅🌳🌵EXTRA VEGGIES and PLANTS FOR SALE - Every Week!

Please be sure to check out the extras table, available for all members and even NON-MEMBERS!

Simply come to any of the CSA locations on Thursday and Friday and pick up some of our beyond-organic veggies for sale!


And as always, remember: SNAP PARTICIPANTS ALWAYS RECEIVE 50% OFF!! & all prices are

"Pay-What-You-Can-Afford."


For Payment:  Cash or Check at the drops or the balance can be sent via PayPal to contact@ahavahfarm.com or Venmo to 719-233-7828


FOOD PRODUCING GARDEN PLANTS ALSO QUALIFY FOR SNAP AND DOUBLE-UP BENEFITS!!!

 

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Try traditional. Try market. Try them both!!

Change Any Time!

Did you know that you can choose either Traditional OR Market-style for your CSA membership? That's right, and it's one of the things that makes the Ahavah Farm CSA program unique. Not sure which one to try? Try them both - feel free to change your share selection any week. Simply e-mail Jessie and let her know that you would like to change from a Market to Traditional or vice-versa any time you choose. PS. You can do the same with your locations!


 

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Got SNAP (EBT)?

Save 50% off your veggies, garden plants, meat, treats and more!


👉Did you know that Ahavah Farm accepts EBT / SNAP? Did you also know that we are partnered with the State of Colorado to offer our members and non-members 50% off every purchase!?


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That's right, with #doubleupcolorado you can receive 2x your veggies, meat or bread (etc) purchases either as a CSA member or as a customer at the Ahavah Farm Nursery & Garden Center as well as the Ahavah Farmers Market on Fridays.

 

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Want to Change Your Location!?

We Invite You!


Switch your CSA pickup location to the Farm and visit the farmer's market happening at the time of pickup, join the classes and events, view the farm, visit the nursery and meet YOUR community!


 

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⚠ ⚠ ⚠ BAGS! We need your bags (PLEASE🙏) !!⚠ ⚠ ⚠

Thank you everyone for recycling your LARGE bags with us! When we receive your bags we immediately quarantine them for 2 weeks before reusing them to ensure they are safe of any yuckies. Thank you for bringing them and any others you may have (we need any large PAPER-ONLY grocery bags you may have) THANK YOU!

 

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REFERAL PROGRAM!

Refer a friend to Ahavah Farm's CSA and you BOTH will receive $35 in credit to use ANYTIME you want! Use to buy extra vegetables, or take $35 off your next CSA purchase - your credit will never expire!


New members simply send an e-mail to contact@ahavahfarm.com to let us know who referred you and you BOTH receive your $35 certificate! It's that easy!😁

 

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📢DID YOU KNOW? 📢


Reflections of a Hungry Jewish Farmer on Tisha B'av

By Yosef Camire (Written July 26th, 2015)


Yesterday was Tisha B'Av, and as tradition, I like to share an article regarding this holiday that I wrote back in 2015. I hope you enjoy.


Today is Tisha B'av (Literally the 9th of the month of Av), a day of fasting, mourning and reflection for the Jewish people. Being Jewish, our family is also fasting both food and water on this day. Like a few other occupations though, like those who are in medicine, there are truly no days off for a farmer. Even days like Shabbat, when the Jewish people are to rest from ALL work, a day full of restrictions, there are still many things that absolutely must be done on the farm. Things like feeding and watering the animals never takes a day off. So, therefore, even on a day like Tisha B'Av, when we are fasting from any food or water for more than 24 hours, we do not have the luxury to at least take the day off and rest. Further more, there are deadlines that need to be made. Plants need to be watered, product needs to be harvested, and food needs to be delivered. So what did I do this morning while fasting? As soon as I was done praying, I worked in the field. I harvested the shares for tomorrow, I irrigated the vegetables, watered and fed the animals. Was I tired? A little bit. Hungry? A little bit. Reflective? Even more so...


I thought about the meaning of Tisha B'Av: The remembrance and mourning of the destruction of the Holy Temples (both the first and the second temple were destroyed, as it were, on the same calendar day), the crushing defeat of the Jews in 132 C.E. during the Bar Kochba revolt, the first crusade against the Jews in 1095, the expelling of the Jews from Spain in 1492 and the declaration of WW1 all occurred on Tisha B'Av along with a host of other destructive events. In short, Tisha B'Av is a sad day. For me as a farmer, I have an opportunity on this day, however.


As I am fasting and mourning and reflecting on the atrocities that have occurred to the Jewish people, to our people, over the centuries and I am feeling weak and hungry while working in the field, I could feel sorry for myself. But I don't. I realize instead what a privilege it is to live as free as I do and to be able to feed people with such pure and whole foods that bring healing to their bodies and to our land. While working I think of how grateful I am to be able to practice my faith openly and without apology in such a free country and during such a time as this. Sure there is anti-semitism, and I am not immune from it believe me, but comparatively, we are living in a time of immense peace and prosperity. Yet, there are so many around the world who are not.


I think of those in parts of China, India and parts of Africa that are suffering from malnutrition and hunger. I think mostly, however, of those even here in America, the most prosperous nation the world has ever seen, that are suffering from unseen starvation. Today there are 50 million Americans who are literally starving to death (Watch "A Place at the Table). These American's who can barely afford to purchase food are not all aching for food, some are, but they are starving (Read Stuffed and Starved). Stuffing themselves on foods laden with refined carbohydrates like high fructose corn syrup, added refined sugars, stripped of all nutrients like white bread and white rice, these people are literally starving of nutritional deficiency to death. Some of them don't even realize that they are starving, as they make the choices to eat this way while suffering ailments that doctors tell them are "hereditary," while giving them a prescription for statins to lower their cholesterol. Others, however, wish they could eat healthier. They long for pure, clean, fresh food, but cannot afford it, or it's simply not accessible to them (See Food Desert).


This is where we come in. Colorado Springs and El Paso county as well as other areas in southern and eastern Colorado are some of the areas that many people are suffering. Only 1-2% of the food in El Paso county is considered local and a huge percentage of the area including much of the rest of Colorado outside of Denver and a few exceptions are considered to have low availability to fresh food (see USDA Map Here). Even if they do have access to fresh food the question then is first, can they afford it, and second, is it really pure, healthy food that is going to bring healing, or is it conventional food that will further damage their bodies because it is laden with chemicals and modified organisms that are not recognizable or digestible by the human body (see a great video about this HERE)? The reality is, however, that even with an additional 100,000 acres of pure food, it still wouldn't meet the local demand. But we can make a small difference. Our little farm is responsible for feeding about 30 families per week pure food. We bring healing to a small amount of additional people with those that purchase our food from the farmers market as well. It's not much, but it's a start. We have been told by so many, how the food makes them feel, how much they enjoy it and even more so, how thankful they are that we are here to provide it for them. What a blessing!


With so many people that are starving each and every day, I choose to be hungry for one day with them. I am hungry and I am tired and I am sad because of Tisha B'Av, but I am also thankful. I am thankful that my family is so healthy. I am thankful that my family is safe and does not have to worry about being expelled, murdered, or persecuted to such an extent as those who have gone before us have been. I am also thankful for the opportunity to provide food and bring healing to people who otherwise do not have access to it.


Fasting brings a reflection that encourages appreciation for the things that we have. To go without food for one day is no problem, even if I am working hard for much of that day. For, there are almost a billion people around the world right now who do not have food (see HERE). I am making a choice not to eat. They don't have one. How dare I complain, whine, snivel or pout about not eating for one day, for running after children or working hard in the field? I can't. I must, therefore be grateful for the opportunities that I have. For the opportunity to have a choice not to eat for a day, for the opportunity to provide health and financial well-being for my family and for the opportunity to bring health to others through the food that I grow.


Tzom Kal

 

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Taking Applications: ACI BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER OPENING

ACI currently has a few board openings and we are taking applications until vacant positions are filled. If you are interested in being considered as a member of our board we would love to hear from you!


All board appointments are two year commitments with monthly board meetings, events and official activities requiring board presence. We anticipate that all board members provide a personal, anonymous, donation to ACI as well as be an active participant in serving our community.


 

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AHAVAH COMMUNITY INITIATIVE BRING-A-BUCK!

"Hi, nice to see you! Did you bring your buck today!?"


These are the words you should hear every week when you show up at the CSA locations to get your veggies.

That's because, supporting families in need through ACI, is the MOST IMPORTANT and BEST part of being a CSA member with Ahavah Farm! Don't say your $1 isn't important! IT IS!! The Bring-A-Buck program is how ACI has sustained its food donations, so we thank you members! - EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS!

 

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Meet YOUR Community!

*(Yosef is under-the-weather this week and will not be updating this section. Please look for new updates next week. Sorry for the inconvenience, and thank you for understanding.)


Interview #12 with Evan!


"Working for a place that's trying to do things right and help the earth and help people, I really appreciate that!"


This week's interview is with Evan, one of the most upright and wholesome people I know. Evan is a real blessing to our farm and our family and I am very happy to introduce him to many of you, as I did in this interview. I hope you enjoy!


 

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Microgreen CSA Shares Are Available! Sign Up Today and SAVE 💲💲💲!

Microgreen CSA Share: 3 Servings of Microgreens EVERY WEEK! Save 17%!!!

Love our microgreens but haven't signed up for a Microgreen CSA?

You can sign up anytime after January 26, 2022 to receive your weekly Microgreen CSA starting the first week of February. You can cancel anytime in 2022 too!


All Packaging is Compostable and Green!👉👉


We pride ourselves on our microgreen quality as being not only absolutely pure - grown without chemicals, fertilizers or inefficient energy (we grow with 100% solar, renewable energy!), but they are absolutely beautiful, long-lasting and delicious! We really can't rave enough!


WHAT'S IN A SHARE? In your Microgreen CSA you will receive a combination of 3 microgreens every week with the option to purchase add-ons and extras when available.

Pickup locations and times are the same as Ahavah Farm Veggie Share CSA but you do not have to be a veggie-share member to be a microgreen CSA member - these are two independent programs combined into one.


Order yours today at https://www.ahavahfarm.com/microgreen-csa


 

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Be a part of our ZERO-WASTE mission here at Ahavah Farm and bring us your compost!  PLEASE REMEMBER - NO PLASTIC BAGS or Animal products (except egg shells). Want more information?  CLICK HERE to learn about the program. Thank you everyone who has been bringing their compost!  We are so excited that we can help on your personal mission to become Waste Free!

 

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CSA PICKUP LOCATIONS AND TIMES


Times are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

**Please be aware that it is your responsibility to check the newsletter at www.ahavahfarm.com/blog for updated information and changes.



North Colorado Springs @ Colorado Mountain Brewery


- THURSDAYS

- 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

- 1110 Interquest Parkway,

Colorado Springs, CO 80921





 

Denver @ Jewish Community Center

NOW INSIDE! Turn left, park then use main enterance. Bring ID. Thanks.


- THURSDAYS
- 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- 350 S. Dahlia St, Denver CO 80246
 
Peyton @ Ahavah farm

NEW CSA LOCATION AT AHAVAH FARM!!

- FRIDAYS

- 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (All)

- 7545 N. Log Rd., Peyton, CO 80831



 
Central Colorado Springs @ Ranch Foods Direct

NOW INSIDE! Enter the bay right of the main enterance.

- FRIDAYS

- 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM (All)

- 3:31 PM to 6:00 PM (Traditional ONLY)

- 4635 Town Center Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80916

 

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This Week's Harvest

As always, nothing is guaranteed. These are the items that are "in season" and are anticipated to be ready this week (which may or may not be available at the CSA).


  • Small = 4-6 items per week

  • Medium = 7-9 items per week

  • Large = 10-12 items per week

    1. Redbor Kale and Darkibor Kale - Some of the most amazing kale you have ever seen or tasted! Taste is NOTHING like in the store - those that know, know! Try some this week, massage is real good, follow one of THESE recipes and let your tastebuds have a party!

    2. Carrots - Oh sweet and amazing carrots, you are so beautiful this week!

    3. Radishes - beautiful radishes. Stunning in color, crisp and juicy without too much spice. Harvested young and small in the summer.

    4. Scallions - Who doesn't love scallions!? Did you know that if you leave the roots on and stick it in a glass of water the scallions will re-grow for a second cut!? It's true - try it!

    5. Garlic - An heirloom hardneck variety, from our own stock, it is potent and amazing garlic! Ready to store if you aren't ready to eat it. The bulbs are small, but still delicious! 2 Small bulbs per serving.

    6. Beets - In the words of Dwight Schrute "Beets are best!" yes, we think so! One of our absolute staples in our family are beets. Beets are on nearly every Shabbat table in the form of a beet salad: Roasted beets, de-skinned, lemon juice, parsley and salt - served cold. Yum! Don't like that idea? Try these!

    7. Celeriac Greens - Similar to celery, but more bitter. Celeriac is great in stews and in cooked dishes or other places where you would like to substitute celery.

    8. Fennel - Fennel is one of our favorites! Don't forget to use those fronds - eat them now, or dry them and save them - but don't waste them! :) Here are some ideas.

    9. Parsley - Parsley is one of my (Yosef) favorites! Who doesn't like parsley!? Ready to eat raw or hang and dry to save for later. Need some recipe ideas? GO HERE.

    10. Kohlrabi - Gorgeous bulbs with tasty leaves! We love kohlrabi raw with lemon and salt, but it's fairly versatile. Don't forget to eat those amazing greens and click here for some more ideas.

    11. Hakurei Sweet Turnips - The absolute best turnips on the planet - they are SO sweet and delicious, kids eat them like apples and they are extraordinarily versatile. Definitely a CSA staple and favorite for so many!

    12. Tomatoes - So many tomatoes! We have red ones, yellow ones, green ones, purple ones and orange ones! They are SOOOOOOOOOO good! Expect a lot of these throughout the summer!

    13. Summer Squash - Fully in now, we have scalloped squash, zucchini squash, romanesco squash and so much more. Try them all, they are all unique and are all delicious! Our favorite and easiest way to eat it all summer long is by grilling it!

    14. Swiss Chard - One of my absolute favorite greens to saute' and wilt deeply. I love garlic, oil and salt and taking this amazingness and adding it to a bed of rice or quinoa and adding in different vegetables, some tofu (or meat) and then we love an asian peanut-based dressing and it's to die for.

    15. Salad Mix lettuce- A beautiful and soft/fluffy salad mix (with some arugula and flowers mixed in - YUM!). perfect for a salad base or even a bed of rice etc.

    16. Cucumbers - Two kinds of cucumbers: Pickling and tendergreen. Our favorite? The tendergreen, but they are all delicious!

    17. Plants - There will be plenty of plants to choose as an item this week, even some garden varieties. Enjoy!

    18. Living Herbs - We have basil, chamomile, mint and a lot more!

    19. Red Russian Kale - Baby kale is always so tender! Sauté' it, eat it raw, add it to stews...there so much to do. Here are some ideas.

    20. Garlic - Our garlic is harvested and ready! We are so excited for garlic season, but unfortunately, much of our garlic turned out smaller than we had hoped due to an "oopsie" while growing. BUT, it's still absolutely delicious garlic (the largest ones we will keep for seed come Fall)!

    21. Dried Herbs - Basil, dill, mint and fennel (our herb room smells like heaven!😇).

    22. Radish Microgreens - Next to the barley grass and the sunshoots, radish microgreens are some of the most nutritiously-dense items we grow on the farm and not only that, but during our annual survey last year, they ranked as the #1 most requested and love item we grow! They have a fantastic bite to them, last considerably long in the refrigerator and are beautiful in appearance.

    23. Kohlrabi Greens - Stalk and all, these amazing greens are delicious! I love to eat them similar to collards, or broccoli greens, sautéed in butter with some garlic and salt, but they have a unique flavor that is very nice! Absolutely delicious greens!

    24. Pea Shoots - One of the most desired and sought after items we provide are these pea shoots! Quite literally the best you added to any dish or salad. Our favorite way is to add them to stews and soups. A perfect topper too! Here are four fun ways to use Pea Shoots: http://blog.bostonorganics.com/4-fun-ways-to-use-pea-shoots

    25. Broccoli Microgreens - Last week we told you that Radish Microgreens were the #1 most loved item we grow, well, these microgreens weren't on the list then! I have a sneaking suspicion that these microgreens are the real winners!

    26. Sunshoots - Our sunshoots are certainly some of the nicest, most high-quality sunshoots you will ever find (that actually goes for all our microgreens). They are one of the most beloved items we grow as well and a regular staple to our CSA. Here are some ideas to use your sunnies this week: https://www.martinsgardenacf.com/sunflower-shoots-recipes



That's it for this week! We love you to pieces, are incredibly grateful for each and every one of you and we are blessed to the core to be YOUR farmers!! ❤️


-Yosef, Havah, Asher, Aiden, Israel, Eliana, Ovadya, Elisheva, Nedira and of course our amazing team: Josh, Tess, Lorin, Evan, Katie, Holly, Casey, Jessie, Joe and Charles! ❤️





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