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Now is the time to sign up as a member of the Willow Pond Farm CSA. You will enjoy plenty of fresh, locally grown organic vegetables, have access to fresh herbs and flowers (pick your own), and have the opportunity to participate in an active shareholder group filled with interesting people. It is important that we have an understanding of how many of you will be participating this season. The planning begins now - seeds ordered, garden space planned and seedlings nursed to plants. Sign up now! Click on the order form in the menu to the left and secure your place in the Willow Pond Farm CSA. |
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 Located 8 miles from Lewiston and 35 miles from Portland, Willow Pond Farm is a small diversified farm on 35 acres. Jill and Charlie Agnew, own and work the farm with the valuable addition of seasonal help. Most of the work in the vegetable garden is done with horses and hand tools. Five acres are MOFGA-certified organic vegetables and raspberries. Twelve acres are in orchard. Several acres of pasture support a small flock of sheep and work horses. A flock of laying hens and turkeys are also seasonal inhabitants.
In 1989, Willow Pond Farm started the first Community Supported Agriculture project in Maine. Shareholders not only receive their shares of vegetables, but also have an opportunity to participate. Shareholders are welcome to spend time at the farm, have a picnic, look at the animals and watch the garden grow. Picking flowers and herbs and working in the children's garden are favorite shareholder activities. Harvest parties and volunteer days occur throughout the season to coincide with the particularly heavy crops or labor demands. Helping hands are always welcome! Budgeting meetings and other planning sessions are held in the winter. The Willow Pond CSA offers people a chance to get in touch with the earth, air and growing food.
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 10-12 small red potatoes, chopped in bite size pieces
2 large zucchini, chopped
2 large tomatoes, chopped
small handful fresh dill and parsley, minced
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tbsp. vinegar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1. Cook potatoes till tender. Steam zucchini until tender.
2. Mix tomatoes with herbs. Add onion, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
3. Add this mixture to cooled potatoes and zucchini. Allow to chill overnight for maximum flavor.
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