2025/2026 Winter Share: Week 8

January 28 through February 1

Now this is a real New England winter! We love watching the farm change with the seasons, and this one has certainly brought the cold and snow. This week, we’re giving the greenhouses a bit of a rest so they don’t get overpicked—but fear not! Our friends at Tangerini’s are saving the day with some supplementary spinach.

Now is the time to secure your 2026 CSA Shares, don't wait shares are filling up fast this year! This year we are offering shares seasonaly, in half and full, and with our popular add on options of mushrooms and eggs.

We’re thrilled to launch our new collaboration with the Wrentham Food Pantry, helping fuel as many families as possible with farm-fresh produce! You can now donate directly to the food pantry, and your contribution will be used to purchase CSA shares for local families—ensuring that everyone in our community has access to fresh, healthy food. For more information and to donate click here!

This Week's Winter Farm Share 

Full Share- 8 Items

Half Share- 4 Items

All items grown at WBF unless otherwise noted.

Heads

Kohlrabi

Cabbage- 1 large or 2 small

Bagged Items

Beets

Spinach (Tangerini's Farm) *LIMIT 1

Carrots

Celery Root

Winter Radish

Parsnips (local- conventional)

Rutabaga (local)

Quarts/ Pints

Quart Mixed Apples (local)

Units

2 lbs Large Potatoes (Sparrow Arc)

1.5 lbs Sweet Potatoes (Tangerini's Farm)

1 Bunch Flint Corn

3 Seed Packets of High Mowing Seeds- start planning next years garden now!

Egg Share: Lilac Hedge Farms Dozen

Mushroom Share: Lion's Mane

Try this recipe: Lion's Mane 'Lobster' Roll

Mushroom pick up is Wednesday - Sunday

CSA sale this week:

15% off all El Nacho Tortilla products

We’re excited to partner with Basecamp FitCo to bring our CSA members an exclusive bonus! All active CSA members now get 15% off memberships, classes, and private sessions at this premier fitness studio—perfect for busy professionals looking to reach their health goals while fueling up on fresh, clean food. Email hello@basecampfitco.com to take advatange of this special offer!

CSA Recipe of the Week

Parsnip Puree - a simple yet tasty addition to your meals this week!

Storage Tips

• Greens and Herbs: Store best in your refrigerator. Keep in a closed plastic bag. If ever feeling overwhelmed by greens, pop a bag in your freezer! They can be used frozen in smoothies or into anything you are going to cook like soups or stews.

• Tomatoes: Store at room temperature.

• Onions: Store onions in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Maintain storage temperature of 45-55°F. Do not wrap onions in plastic or store in plastic bags. A lack of air circulation will reduce shelf life.

• Potatoes: Should be stored in a cool, dark place with good ventilation. A temperature range of 45-50°F is ideal. Avoid storing them near onions, as both release gases that can accelerate spoilage.

• Root Vegetables: Wrap unpeeled and unwashed in a dry paper towel, and store them in an airtight food storage container or bag. Store in the coolest part of your refrigerator.

• Sweet Potatoes: These will keep well on your counter for at least a week. For longer term storage, keep your sweet potatoes in a paper bag or basket in a kitchen cabinet, pantry, or basement. Choose a cabinet that's not near the heat of your oven. A spot closer to the floor will be cooler. Sweet potatoes prefer a temperature between 50 and 60 degrees.

• Winter Squash: store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Storage temperatures should be 50 to 55°F. Do not store squash near apples, pears, or other ripening fruit. Ripening fruit release ethylene gas which shortens the storage life of squash.

Pick up Procedures for Winter Shares

• Pick up in our White Barn located at 458 South St, Wrentham, MA.

• Winter Shares last 10 weeks and run from December 3 through February 11. Includes a double Share the week before Christmas

• Come any time the Farmstand is open Wednesday - Friday 10-5, Saturday- Sunday 10-4.

• Choose 8/4 items on the list.

• You can choose multiples of an item unless otherwise noted.

• Please consider bringing your own bags or boxes.

• Bring items to the register for the Farmstand Staff to check you off and record your choices.

• All items on the list will not necessarily be available at all times in the week. We will always have a great variety for you to choose from.