Howdy folks and welcome to the final harvest of the 2024 Tumbleweed Farm CSA season. You did it! We harvested thousands of pounds of organic produce this year and we are so grateful to you all for supporting our farm and feeding yourselves and your family with our food. It was a wonderful season! Thank you for allowing us to do what we love for a living. There was 155 families that participated this season and if it weren’t for all of you, we wouldn’t be able to continue living this dream. Some of you have been with us for over a decade (you know who you are and thank you for sticking with us in those early days of less variety and not as healthy of looking crops). It’s taken years to get our soil to where it is today and with newly implemented systems in place, better irrigation, and a small but mighty crew we’ve been so happy with how things have grown.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We hope you enjoy this week’s final haul.

Your farmers,
Andrea, Taylor, Pepper & Maize (and our kick ass crew- Jenna, Maggie and Clara!)

Harvest 23

Lettuce Mix—A rich source of vitamins A, K and folate. Also anti- inflammatory!
Kale—super high in antioxidants, contains vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese and various polyphenols.
Potatoes—Potato skins and flesh are both very beneficial to human health. Fun fact—potato plants draw some of the highest concentration of macro and trace minerals from the earth. This was news to me!! They are high in potassium and rich in vitamin B6, as well as a fantastic source of amino acids, especially lysine in its bioactive form. Lysine is a powerful weapon against viruses such as Epstein-Barr and shingles that are behind rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, autoimmune disease, and more. Potatoes also contain tyrosine, a chemical needed to produce thyroid hormones. So cool! Eat more potatoes folks!
Winter Squash (Butternut)—Winter Squash is a highly nutritious and alkaline food which is rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants. It’s easy to digest and contains high amounts of Vitamins A, E, C, B-complex, and beta carotene, iron, zinc, calcium, and potassium which are vital for a healthy and strong immune and nervous system
Onions—Onions are high in probiotics and fiber which is great for gut health. They are also high in vitamin C, which may help regulate your immune health, collagen production, and iron absorption. Onions are rich in B vitamins, including folate and vitamin B6.
Carrots—Rich in beta-carotene which your body converts into Vitamin A. This vitamin is important for vision, bone and immune function. Carrots are also high in antioxidants and important minerals for overall body health. Remove the greens on the carrots before storing them so they don’t go soft.
Jalapeno Peppers—jalapeños are rich in vitamins A and C and potassium. They also have carotene -- an antioxidant that helps protect your cells from disease– as well as folate, vitamin K, and B vitamins.
Scallions—Great for overall immune health. Scallions are a good source of vitamin C and a flavonoid called quercetin. Both can strengthen your immune system and help it fight illnesses.

Final Harvest of 2024!

Harvest 23

Recipe Suggestions

Andrea Bemis