Author Archives: Laura

At the Farmstand: June 15-21

June 14, 2017 – 11:23 am

The crazy variation in weather in the past week has been a challenge for plants, animals and farmers alike.  But we all persist, even if a bit impacted, and offer a nice mix of late spring/early summer foods for eating! This week at our Farmstand you can find: • Eggs   Fresh/Stored Veggies & Herbs […]

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At the Farmstand: June 8-13

June 6, 2017 – 6:14 pm

So great to see some sun, we started to wonder if it would ever shine again.  Given the recent weather we are super thankful for all that is in the hoophouses!  And there are big, gorgeous heads of lettuce and bok choy this week making way for peppers! This week at our Farmstand you can find: […]

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Radiating Influence

May 31, 2017 – 9:40 pm

A visit from “retreating” (advancing?) members of the Intervale’s Board of Directors last week gave us a refreshing opportunity to reflect in the middle of an action-packed week. We left the exchange inspired by the conversations. We were asked “How has the work of the Intervale Center influenced your farm?” First of all, Intervale’s slogan […]

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At the Farmstand: June 1-6

May 31, 2017 – 8:45 pm

Welcome to June?!>!  Now if we could dry out a little!  But still good eats coming your way. This week at our Farmstand you can find: • Eggs (limited – hens are hiding them)   Fresh/Stored Veggies & Herbs • Arugula • Bok Choy • Broccoli, Frozen • Chard • Chives • Cilantro • Edible […]

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Eating Well on Farmstays

May 18, 2017 – 2:56 pm

 We were profiled as the Farm, Farmstay in Eating Well Magazine’s Travel Issue this year. “See the operation behind the Farmer’s Market stand.  Laura Olsen and Mari Omland grow organic vegetables and raise pastured poultry, pigs and goats on their 40 acre farm in Northfield, VT.  Collect eggs, feed sows Ramona Quimby and Amelia Bedelia […]

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At the Farmstand: May 16-22

May 15, 2017 – 6:34 pm

Big harvest before the pending heat wave…and to make room for Tomatoes to be transplanted.  Fun new options for salad and cooking greens.  LOTS of lettuce for salad! This week at our Farmstand you can find: • Eggs   Fresh/Stored Veggies & Herbs • Arugula • Bok Choy • Broccoli, Frozen • Carrots • Chard, […]

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Dancing with Nature

May 9, 2017 – 10:28 am

  Our ecological approach to farming has its benefits and its drawbacks.  This week we found some of both.  Happily our farm seems to be great habitat for birds and with Spring migration, we are seeing the return of many. Unfortunately, one of the pairs of kildeer chose a nesting spot right where the onions […]

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At the Farmstand: May 10-16

May 9, 2017 – 9:33 am

Plentiful, gorgeous lettuce as we make room to transplant the tomatoes. And lovely soups as well given these cold days. This week at our Farmstand you can find: • Eggs   Fresh/Stored Veggies & Herbs • Arugula • Broccoli, Frozen • Carrots • Chard, Fresh & Frozen • Chives • Cilantro • Claytonia/Miner’s Lettuce heads* • […]

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At the Farmstand: May 4-10

May 3, 2017 – 3:45 pm

Some new additions to our Spring Salad mixes this week and they are PLENTIFUL!  Plus radishes and fresh chard.  And we have discovered that the Claytonia stems are a bit like bean sprouts and delightfully crisp and juicy chopped into a salad. This week at our Farmstand you can find: • Eggs   Fresh/Stored Veggies & […]

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Peas, Louise and her vole relatives

May 3, 2017 – 2:09 pm

Six years ago, before we had given up growing snap peas for sale, vole activity (read eating of pea seeds) triggered the creation of one of our favorite farm Limericks by Liva Coe.  There once was a vole named Louise Who had quite a penchant for peas I planted them thrice Louise said, “How nice!” […]

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