CSA update

All ripening seems to continue to be about 10 days earlier than usual this harvest season. We have noticed that each crop harvest is finishing more abruptly than typical.

CSA shares in August will include sometimes more, sometimes less an array of late summer berries and fruits. True to a CSA, our abundance or lack is shared with our members. We will be including berries but supply may be limited due to the bizarre ripening and harvest patterns farmers are experiencing in 2010. Thankfully, peaches from the Westmoreland orchard are long established and abundant this year. We are leaning heavily on the tasty peach parade of varieties for multiple share units too. Hanover neighbor George Rice once more has saved a portion of his summer abundance to allow us to include a mini seedless watermelon or cantaloupe again.

Our mission to develop a premier training program for motivated first time workers is moving forward. This is a process that is involving lots of learning opportunities for all of us. Thanks to everyone's texting ability progress with clear communication for daily scheduling of workers is coming together. Quality picking techniques are improving for some faster than others. Thanks for your patience!

We always are seeking chefs and local retailers to add to our list of priority wholesale buyers. If you are one yourself or know someone that qualifies, please contact us with your wholesale needs for fresh picked berries. Even if the harvest for 2010 has passed too quickly for your favorite berry, not too early to be on board for 2011.

The sun is rising and the berry plants are blessed to have trickle irrigation at Agriberry - Cultivate A Taste For Life!