Is it really October already?! The summer has flown by. Summer crops are starting to slow down and the fall harvest has started. The fall squash has been picked up and the field is ready to be prepped and planted with cover crops. Several acres of potatoes have been harvested. After a rough start it ended up to be a fantastic year for potatoes and are very grateful that our cold storage will be full of potaotes to sell this winter. Work has been started on the third greenhouse and it is coming along well. The other 2 greenhouses are being planted in stages and we are anticipating having a great variety of greens for you all winter long. Tomatoes and peppers are slowing down but broccoli, brussel sprouts and cauliflower are ready. This is going to be a busy month as there are many things that need to be finished up before the snow flies.
To see more pictures of what is happening at the farm check out our facebook page!
Where you can find us…
This month you can find us at these locations:
- Downtown Market Grand Rapids – Saturday 9am – 1pm.
- Kalamazoo Farmers Market – Saturday 9am – 1pm.
- Muskegon Farmers Market – Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9am – 1pm.
- Our farm stand at the farm is open Monday – Saturday 9am – 8pm. We plan to have the farm stand open year round! Click here for directions.
We so much great produce available this time of year! Stop by and see us soon!
NOW is the time to sign up for the fall CSA!
Details are now available for our fall and winter CSA! We are planning to have a fantastic variety for you this fall and winter! The Fall and Winter CSA is a great way to enjoy local produce after many of the farmers markets have closed. This fall we will have brussel sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, potatoes, onions, fall squash, sweet potatoes, lettuce, swiss chard, kale, apples, carrots, beets, parsnips and so much more available for the CSA. For the winter program we will have a great variety of root veggies, apples and a variety of greens and herbs from our greenhouses. To learn more about our CSA program please check out our website or email Lindsey@crispcountryacres.com.
Enjoy your fall!
-The Visser Family
Brussel Sprouts in the field.
Sweet Dumpling Squash
Carrot field – These carrots will be for our winter storage.