2025 Spring Share- Week 6

June 4 through June 8

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to share a few behind-the-scenes realities of farming here at White Barn Farm. This May has felt like one of the coolest we’ve had in years, which means the soil is slower to warm up and fully come alive. As a result, you may notice a bit less variety in our harvests compared to previous seasons. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for some warm, dry weather soon!

Unfortunately, we also lost our first plantings of Swiss chard and beets, and had lower-than-expected yields of spinach due to leaf miner damage. Since we don’t use chemical herbicides or pesticides, these are some of the natural challenges we face.

We’re incredibly grateful to have you on this journey with us. To help ensure everyone still receives the value they deserve, I’ve connected with a few neighboring farms and brought in some of their produce to supplement our shares.

Also, it’s never too early to purchase your fall shares—it truly helps us keep things going and plan ahead with more confidence.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support!

The Global Trail Running Film Festival presented by Brooks is stopping by the farm this Saturday, June 7th! Join us for a magical evening under the stars featuring incredible short films. Plus, Shovel Town Brewery will be on-site serving up refreshing brews and other cold drinks! Purchase Tickets Here.

This Week's Spring Farm Share 

Full Share- 8 Items

Half Share- 4 Items

All items grown at WBF unless otherwise noted.

Bags of Greens

Lettuce Mix (WBF and Ziegeler Market Garden)

Bunches

Bok Choy

Green Garlic- limit 1

Dill

Mint

Parsley

Oregano

Sage

Lemon Balm

Stinging Nettle

Rhubarb (Western MA)

Radish (WBF and Langwater Farm)- limit 1

Salad Turnips

Heads

Lettuce (WBF and Ziegler Market Farm)- limit 1

Quarts

White Potatoes (Tangerini's Farm)

Plants & Seeds

Flower Plants

High Mowing Seeds

Egg Share: Lilac Hedge Farms Dozen

Mushroom Share: Maitake

Try this recipe: Vegan 'Burger' Sliders with Smokey Maitakes

Mushroom pick up is Wednesday - Sunday

CSA sale this week:

$1 off all pasta products

Represent WBF! Share members always receive 10% off WBF swag- ask today!

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!

Upcoming Events:

• June 7- Trail Running Film Festival: Purchase tickets here

• August 16- Watermelon Wobbler 5k: Register Here

• October 25- Pumpkin Pacer 5k: Register Here

• Interested in becoming a vendor at WBF: Apply Here

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 Spring Shares

• Pick up in our Farmstand Tent located at 431 South St, Wrentham, MA.

• Shares can be picked up between the dates of: 4/30-5/4, 5/7-5/11, 5/14-5/18, 5/21-5/25, 5/28-6/1, 6/4-6/8

• Come any time the Farmstand is open Wednesday - Friday 10-6, 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.