Obercreek Farm

This year we have signed up for CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) with Obercreek Farm. As we have a family of just two plus one little dog, we chose the half-share option which allowed us to pick up vegetables from the farm every other week. The vegetables were wonderful and fresh. I especially loved the "pick your own" part where we got to harvest tomatoes, sunflowers, beans, and herbs directly from the field. It was fun to talk to the farmers that grew them and learned techniques to make my vegetables grow. Have you tried husk tomatoes (a.k.a. ground cherries)? They were amazingly sweet and had texture similar to cherries.  I am going to try to grow this next year in my own garden.

husk tomatoes

Last night there was a pig roast party at Obercreek Farm with live music and fresh vegetables from the farm. We have seen our wonderful farmers there - Sam, Tim, and Rebecca. The setting was so idyllic and beautiful! The event was gathered by farm supporters, some local politicians and some little dogs as well. I have also met my fermentation classmates - Matt and Emily and we had a great conversation about their new chickens that have just arrived. I hope that one day I will be able to raise chicken in Hopewell Junction.