Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Massachusetts – Farm Work II


This is the second year our daughter, Kate, participated in a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture Farm) in Westborough, Massachusetts. Members of the CSA either pay a fee or work 8 hours per week for fresh, organic, locally grown produce. Kate puts in the hours. We volunteered one day last year and did it again this year, contributing to her hours of service.
Kate harvesting zucchini

It’s tough work that she does regardless of the weather and she has to get up ultra early to drive all the way out to the farm, but she’s dedicated. She believes in the operation and respects “Farmer John,” an impressive guy who works the farm, grows the crop, distributes the harvest to CSA members, brings food to farmers markets, and manages volunteers – matching ability with needed work. A great agricultural and community endeavor!
Kate & Farmer John
This time we harvested zucchini, beets, and radishes and bundled cilantro.
Bill & Kate harvesting radishes

Kate & Bill with the zucchini harvest

Also Kate’s had one new thing keeping her busy – a dog. Kate adopted Tina from a shelter in our former hometown of Sudbury. Barbara had the opportunity to witness adoption day last month. Here they are a few days ago. Looks like they are bonding well.
Kate & Tina