This week’s box:

FULL SHARE

• 6 dozen eggs from Canning Farm in King George County
• 1 large bag sweet potatoes from Canning Farm and Steven Minter Farm in King George County
• one half bushel Fuji apples from the Allegheny Mountains

Pick-your-own opportunities this week:

CSA full members may pick 1 half pint raspberries at Snead’s Farm on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to noon, and 8 mix-and-match pumpkins or winter squash and 12 sunflowers at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m to 5:30 p.m.

**Fun Things to Do on the Farm**

CSA members and their families can enjoy free admission to the farm’s Fall Festival on Tuesday, Oct. 31. This includes free unlimited hayrides, Mountain Slides, the Whispering Pines Maze, Learning Shed, creek and chickens, horses, goats, sheep and donkey. Wear a costume, bring a picnic and make the most of this day—the last day the farm will be open to the public until we start Christmas Tree sales Nov. 24.

Total retail value of goods in this week’s box: $138

Total value of goods distributed this year: $1,963.50

This week’s box:

SMALL SHARE

• 2 dozen eggs from Canning Farm in King George County
• 1 small bag sweet potatoes from Canning Farm and Steven Minter Farm in King George County
• one peck Fuji apples from the Allegheny Mountains

Pick-your-own opportunities this week:

CSA small members may pick 1 half pint raspberries at Snead’s Farm on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to noon, and 4 mix-and-match pumpkins or winter squash and 12 sunflowers at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m to 5:30 p.m.

**Fun Things to Do on the Farm**

CSA members and their families can enjoy free admission to the farm’s Fall Festival on Tuesday, Oct. 31. This includes free unlimited hayrides, Mountain Slides, the Whispering Pines Maze, Learning Shed, creek and chickens, horses, goats, sheep and donkey. Wear a costume, bring a picnic and make the most of this day—the last day the farm will be open to the public until we start Christmas Tree sales Nov. 24.

Total retail value of goods in this week’s box: $72

Total value of goods distributed this year: $1,264.50

This week’s box:

FULL SHARE

• 6 dozen eggs from Canning Farm in King George County
• 1 half bushel gala apples from Snead’s Farm
• 1 half bushel sweet potatoes from Canning Farm and Steven Minter Farm in King George County
• 1 quart Snead’s Farm tomatoes

Pick-your-own opportunities this week:

CSA full members may pick 1 half pint raspberries at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon, and 8 orange jack-o-lantern size pumpkins and 12 sunflowers at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m to 5:30 p.m.

**Please note that if you pick a Tarzan-sized pumpkin, or a multi-colored pumpkin, you will need to pay full price for these before exiting the farm.

**Fun Things to Do on the Farm**

CSA members and their families can enjoy free admission to the farm’s Fall Festival on Wednesday, Oct. 4. This includes free unlimited hayrides, Mountain Slides, the Whispering Pines Maze, Learning Shed, creek and chickens, horses, goats, sheep and donkey. CSA members may also receive 1 free pumpkin cupcake per membership from the Pälzer Mädel food vendor station, and 1 free sample of Appalachian Kettle Korn. Members may bring a picnic lunch on Wednesday.

Total retail value of goods in this week’s box: $174

Total value of goods distributed so far this year: $1,587.50

SMALL SHARE

• 2 dozen eggs from Canning Farm in King George County
• 1 peck gala apples from Snead’s Farm
• 1 peck sweet potatoes from Canning Farm and Steven Minter Farm in King George County
• 1 quart Snead’s Farm tomatoes

Pick-your-own opportunities this week:

CSA small share members may pick 1 half pint raspberries at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon, and 4 orange jack-o-lantern size pumpkins and 12 sunflowers at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m to 5:30 p.m.

**Please note that if you pick a Tarzan-sized pumpkin, or a multi-colored pumpkin, you will need to pay full price for these before exiting the farm.

**Fun Things to Do on the Farm**

CSA members and their families can enjoy free admission to the farm’s Fall Festival on Wednesday, Oct. 4. This includes free unlimited hayrides, Mountain Slides, the Whispering Pines Maze, Learning Shed, creek and chickens, horses, goats, sheep and donkey. CSA members may also receive 1 free pumpkin cupcake per membership from the Pälzer Mädel food vendor station, and 1 free sample of Appalachian Kettle Korn. Members may bring a picnic lunch on Wednesday.

Total retail value of goods in this week’s box: $93

Total value of goods distributed so far this year: $1,022

Kitchen Ideas

• Sweet potato waffles
• Big Apple crumb Cake
• Ham and Sweet Potato Frittata

   

This week’s box:

FULL SHARE

• 2 dozen eggs from Canning Farm in King George County
• 4 ears Snead’s Farm sweet corn
• 1 quart Snead’s Farm peaches
• 1 small bag tomatoes from Steven Minter Farm in King George County
• 1 small bag summer squash from Truslow Farm in Stafford County
• 4 peppers from Truslow Farm
• 1 Snead’s Farm watermelon
• 1 Snead’s Farm cantaloupe

Pick-your-own opportunities this week:

CSA members may pick 4 pints of blackberries at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon, and 12 sunflowers at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m to 6 p.m.

Total retail value of goods in this week’s box: $78

Total value of goods distributed so far this year: $1,353.50

SMALL SHARE

• 2 dozen eggs from Canning Farm in King George County
• 4 ears Snead’s Farm sweet corn
• 1 small bag summer squash from Truslow Farm in Stafford County
• 2 peppers from Truslow Farm
• 1 Snead’s Farm watermelon
• 1 Snead’s Farm cantaloupe

Pick-your-own opportunities this week:

CSA members may pick 4 pints of blackberries at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon, and 12 sunflowers at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m to 6 p.m.

Total retail value of goods in this week’s box: $66

Total value of goods distributed so far this year: $881

Kitchen Ideas

• Watermelon salad with basil and corn
• Peach and green pepper salad
• Peach baked oatmeal

This week’s box:

FULL SHARE

• 2 dozen eggs from Canning Farm in King George County
• 1 quart Snead’s Farm peaches
• 2 small bags tomatoes from Steven Minter Farm in King George County
• 4 ears Snead’s Farm sweet corn
• 2 Snead’s Farm watermelon
• 1 bag summer squash from Truslow Farm in Stafford County
• 1 pepper from Truslow Farm

Pick-your-own opportunities this week:

CSA members may pick 3 pints of blackberries at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon, and 12 sunflowers at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m to 6 p.m.

Total retail value of goods in this week’s box: $75

Total value of goods distributed so far this year: $1,275.50

SMALL SHARE

• 2 dozen eggs from Canning Farm in King George County
• 1 quart Snead’s Farm peaches
• 1 small bag tomatoes from Steven Minter Farm in King George County
• 4 ears Snead’s Farm sweet corn
• 1 Snead’s Farm watermelon
• 1 bag summer squash from Truslow Farm in Stafford County
• 1 pepper from Truslow Farm

Pick-your-own opportunities this week:

CSA members may pick 3 pints of blackberries at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon, and 12 sunflowers at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m to 6 p.m.

Total retail value of goods in this week’s box: $65

Total value of goods distributed so far this year: $815

Kitchen Ideas

• Zucchini, corn and egg casserole
• Watermelon salad with feta and lime
• Basil, squash and tomato pasta toss

This week’s box:

FULL SHARE

• 2 dozen eggs from Canning Farm in King George County
• 2 quarts Snead’s Farm peaches
• 1 small bag “medley vegetables” from Braehead Farm in Fredericksburg
• 1 bushel Snead’s Farm sweet corn
• 1 Snead’s Farm watermelon
• 2 Snead’s Farm cantaloupe

Pick-your-own opportunities this week:

CSA members may pick 1 half-pint of raspberries and 2 pints of blackberries at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to noon, and 12 sunflowers at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m to 6 p.m.

Total retail value of goods in this week’s box: $96

Total value of goods distributed so far this year: $1,200.50

SMALL SHARE

• 2 dozen eggs from Canning Farm in King George County
• 1 quart Snead’s Farm peaches
• 6 ears Snead’s Farm sweet corn
• 2 Snead’s Farm cantaloupe

Pick-your-own opportunities this week:

CSA members may pick 1 half-pint of raspberries and 2 pints of blackberries at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to noon, and 12 sunflowers at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m to 6 p.m.

Total retail value of goods in this week’s box: $67

Total value of goods distributed so far this year: $750

Kitchen Ideas

• Corn fritters with cheddar and scallions
• This blackberry peach cobbler uses fresh corn in the topping.
• Don’t forget that fruits can make a great addition to a savory meal, like in this recipe for roasted chicken with peaches.

   

This week’s box:

FULL SHARE

• 4 ears Snead’s Farm corn
• 3 quarts Snead’s Farm peaches
• 3 bags Snead’s Farm tomatoes
• 1 bag potatoes from Truslow Farm in Stafford County
• 2 bags squash from Truslow Farm
• 1 cucumber from Truslow Farm
• 2 Snead’s Farm “superstar” cantaloupe

Pick-your-own opportunities this week:

CSA members may pick 4 half-pints of raspberries at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to noon, and 12 sunflowers at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, July 19, from 9 a.m to 6 p.m.

Total retail value of goods in this week’s box: $92

Total value of goods distributed so far this year: $989.50

SMALL SHARE

• 2 ears Snead’s Farm corn
• 2 quarts Snead’s Farm peaches
• 1 bag Snead’s Farm tomatoes
• 1 eggplant from Braehead Farm
• 1 bag potatoes from Truslow Farm in Stafford County
• 1 bag squash from Truslow Farm
• 1 Snead’s Farm “superstar” cantaloupe

Pick-your-own opportunities this week:

CSA members may pick 4 half-pints of raspberries at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to noon, and 12 sunflowers at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, July 19, from 9 a.m to 6 p.m.

Total retail value of goods in this week’s box: $67.50

Total value of goods distributed so far this year: $615

Kitchen Ideas

• Corn, cucumber and cantaloupe salsa
• Peach (or raspberry, or peach-raspberry) crostata
• Summer squash pizza

This week’s box:

FULL SHARE

• 4 dozen eggs from Canning Farm in King George County
• 1 bunch carrots from Idlewood Farm near Richmond
• 1 bag potatoes from Truslow Farm in Stafford County
• 2 bags squash from Truslow Farm
• 1 bag tomatoes from Truslow Farm
• 2 quarts Snead’s Farm peaches

Pick-your-own opportunities this week:

CSA members may pick 4 half-pints of raspberries at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to noon, and 12 sunflowers at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, July 12, from 9 a.m to 6 p.m.

Total retail value of goods in this week’s box: $87

Total value of goods distributed so far this year: $897.50

SMALL SHARE

• 2 dozen eggs from Canning Farm in King George County
• 1 bag potatoes from Truslow Farm in Stafford County
• 1 bag squash from Truslow Farm
• 1 bag tomatoes from Truslow Farm
• 1 quart Snead’s Farm peaches

Pick-your-own opportunities this week:

CSA members may pick 4 half-pints of raspberries at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to noon, and 12 sunflowers at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, July 12, from 9 a.m to 6 p.m.

Total retail value of goods in this week’s box: $64

Total value of goods distributed so far this year: $547.50

Kitchen Ideas

• Potato and summer squash gratin with goat cheese
• Spanish tortilla uses your potatoes and eggs. I love having this around for lunch.
• Balsamic Tomato Peach salad makes an easy side dish for hot nights.

   

This week’s box:

FULL SHARE

• 4 dozen eggs from Canning Farm in King George County
• 2 jars Snead’s Farm honey
• 1 bunch carrots from Idlewood Farm near Richmond
• 1 bunch radishes from Idlewood Farm
• 1 acorn squash from Truslow Farm in Stafford County
• 1 bag summer squash from Truslow Farm
• 5 pounds Snead’s Farm tomatoes
• 2 quarts Snead’s Farm peaches

Pick-your-own opportunities this week:

CSA members may pick 1 half-pint of raspberries at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, July 5, from 10 a.m. to noon, and 12 sunflowers at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, July 5, from 9 a.m to 6 p.m.

Total retail value of goods in this week’s box: $87.50

Total value of goods distributed so far this year: $810.50

SMALL SHARE

• 2 dozen eggs from Canning Farm in King George County
• 1 jar Snead’s Farm honey
• 1 bunch carrots from Idlewood Farm near Richmond
• 1 bunch radishes from Idlewood Farm
• 1 bunch kale from Idlewood Farm
• 1 bunch beets from Idlewood Farm
• 1 bag summer squash from Truslow Farm in Stafford County
• 2 pounds Snead’s Farm tomatoes
• 1 quart Snead’s Farm peaches

Pick-your-own opportunities this week:

CSA members may pick 1 half-pint of raspberries at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, July 5, from 10 a.m. to noon, and 12 sunflowers at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, July 5, from 9 a.m to 6 p.m.

Total retail value of goods in this week’s box: $61

Total value of goods distributed so far this year: $483.50

Kitchen Ideas

• Acorn squash can make a carb-free version of egg-in-a-hole.
• Tomato pie is a true summer treat.
• Peach crisp comes together more easily than a traditional cobbler, and you can feel good about the oats and nuts while still piling on vanilla ice cream.

This week’s box:

FULL SHARE

• 3 dozen eggs from Canning Farm in King George County
• 1 bag salad mix from Idlewood Farm near Richmond
• 1 bunch beets from Idlewood Farm
• 1 bunch kale from Idlewood Farm
• 2 bunches broccoli from Truslow Farms in Stafford County
• 2 bags summer squash from Truslow Farms
• 1 bushel Snead’s Farm Sweet Corn
• 1 quart Snead’s Farm peaches

Pick-your-own opportunities this week:

CSA members may pick 1 half-pint of raspberries at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to noon, and 12 sunflowers at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, June 28, from 9 a.m to 6 p.m.

Total retail value of goods in this week’s box: $83

Total value of goods distributed so far this year: $723

SMALL SHARE

• 2 dozen eggs from Canning Farm in King George County
• 1 bunch rainbow chard from Idlewood Farm near Richmond
• 1 bunch radishes from Idlewood Farm
• 1 bunch broccoli from Truslow Farms in Stafford County
• 1 bag summer squash from Truslow Farms
• 4 ears Snead’s Farm Sweet Corn

Pick-your-own opportunities this week:

CSA members may pick 1 half-pint of raspberries at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to noon, and 12 sunflowers at Snead’s Farm on Wednesday, June 28, from 9 a.m to 6 p.m.

Total retail value of goods in this week’s box: $47

Total value of goods distributed so far this year: $422.50

Kitchen Ideas

• Scrambled eggs with sweet corn and goat cheese makes a nice quick summer meal.
• Beet and corn salad brings two very different summer vegetables together.
• Broccoli and zucchini both go well in a stir-fry. These are also two vegetables you can put on a sheet pan and roast in the oven to have on-hand for salads and snacking throughout the week.