York County Farmers' Network

Farm Scoop, August 2010

becky — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:48:35 +0000

Here’s the latest issue of UMaine Cooperative Extension’s

Farm Scoop, August

Twilight Meeting Sept. 14 Vineyard Tour

becky — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:06:59 +0000

Vineyard and Winery Tour at Prospect Hill Winery

Tuesday, September 14th, 5:30 PM

Prospect Hill Winery, 318 Orrills Hill Road, Lebanon, ME 04027

Program: Richard and Anita Carle will be our hosts at Prospect Hill Winery in Lebanon. The Carles began planting wine grapes 7 years ago and now raise 19 varieties of red and white grapevines. They expect a good crop this year due to the hot summer. Join us for a vineyard and winery tour on Sept. 14 and enjoy tasting several Prospect Hill wines. Please bring a potluck dish to share and also bring along a folding chair.

Potluck Supper: The meeting will begin at 5:30 PM with a potluck supper and social time. The program itself will begin at approximately 6:30 PM.

Directions: The winery is located at 318 Orrills Hill Road in Lebanon, off Dixon Road. Please do not follow online map directions, as there is a portion of Orrills Hill Road that is not passable.

From the Sanford area: (OPTION 1) From the center of Sanford, follow Route 202/11 west 8 miles; turn right on Center Road (north) for 3.3 miles. Turn left on Shapleigh Road and go 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Dixon Road (small Xmas tree plantation at junction) and follow Dixon for 1.9 miles until it ends at Orrills Hill Road. Turn left on Orrills Hill Rd and the Carles’ Prospect Hill Winery is the first house on the right.

(OPTION 2) From Sanford, follow Rt. 202/11 west approx. 11 miles; turn right on West Lebanon Road and go north for 2.6 miles to West Lebanon Village. At the 5-corner intersection proceed straight ahead on Shapleigh Road for 1.4 miles to the Dixon Road junction. Turn left on Dixon Road; go 1.9 miles until it ends at Orrills Hill Road. Turn left on Orrills Hill Rd and the Carles’ Prospect Hill Winery is the first house on the right.

McDougal Orchards Offers Fruit CSA Option

ellen — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:28:11 +0000

What is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)? We’re glad you asked! CSA brings together community members, farmers, and agricultural land in a relationship based on an annual commitment to one another. Here, at McDougal Orchards, CSA means that you (the consumer) pay us (the farmers) a share of the costs associated with growing this year’s crop prior to the growing season. In return, we share with you the best we have to offer: a continuous weekly supply of fresh, ripe fruit at the peak of flavor, from mid-August through early November.

This is our first attempt, so we’re keeping it simple by offering a couple of share options and add-ins this year. Some of the details: Share prices range from $98 for 14 weeks of US Fancy grade eating apples to $245 for the full boat (as Capt. Jack would describe it!) of eating apples, cooking apples, cider in season, and apple cider donuts. With the cooking apple option comes the recipe of the week, and if you sign up and pay buy May 1, we’ll store some apples for you until December 18th. There’s also an option to purchase a share for your neighbors in need, which we’ll deliver each Monday throught the season to the Sanford Food Pantry. A CSA e-Newsletter will remind you to pick up your share each week and offer exclusive coupons for other stuff at the farm. Don’t miss out…sign up now!

For more information and sign-up forms, call 324-5054 or e-mail mcdorch@gwi.net .

Two Toad Farm offers 80 CSA shares for 2010

jordan — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:14:00 +0000

Two Toad Farm in Lebanon, Maine is offering a total of 80 summer vegetable shares for the 2010 season. 40 shares for Monday pickup, and 40 shares for Thursday pickup. We are excited to have an INSIDE SPACE for for 2010 distribution instead of a market tent. Pick-ups will be at Great Brook Animal Care in S. Lebanon from 4-7:pm in the Rec Hall to the left and behind the Clinic. Shares are ON SALE NOW, and plenty are available. Full shares cost $500.00 and half shares cost $300.00 for the 2010 season. Discounts are available when paid in full by March, 15. Check www.TwoToadFarm.com to learn about the basics of Two Toad Farm CSA including what we grow, and how much is in a share. The farm is Certified Organic by MOFGA.