Chin Up
The drought is getting scary but we are moving forward with fall crops and grazing plans as best we can. We are lucky to have two good wells and an abundance of first cut hay so we are able to irrigate the veggies and feed out hay to the cattle and sheep. We usually have another two months of grazing but the grass just isn’t growing.
Luke has suggested we all leave the windows open in our cars, hang laundry, paint something…make outdoor plans…..We could also do a collective rain dance? Pray?
Despite the drought ….Fall is showing its colors at the Cookeville Market this week...fresh greens, green beans, pumpkins, winter squash, sweet and hot peppers, leeks, broccolini, cauliflower, zucchini, summer squash, tomatoes, garlic, new potatoes, fresh onions,apples, pears and...watermelon (in Vermont this is actually a fall fruit and it's hot this week !).
We always have treats from Marilyn, local cheese and our farm-raised meats. So many reasons to come on down to the Cookeville Market!
We are now taking reservations for our pastured turkeys! Reserve yours today by replying to this email, stopping by the store, or going to the "sign up" page at crossmolinafarm.com! These are fresh birds and pick up is at our Cookeville Market on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.
And finally - some dates to fill out your fall calendar!
This Friday September 19th - Fall Festival at the Chelsea Farmers Market 3:-600 Free Pizza and kids activities on the green!
Friday October 3 - Join us for an all-ages, Halloween-themed, Cookeville Coffee House with Dr. Gasp - A Vermont Folk Musician with a show that is sure to put you in the fall spirit! We will be serving a harvest dinner starting at 5:30 and the music starts at 7. Dinner will be for purchase and the music is by donation.
Saturday October 11th we will be serving breakfast and lunch at the Cookeville Market for the Open Studio Tour AND vending at the Fall Market at Miss Shannon's School in East Corinth from 10AM to 3pm
Saturday October 18th we will be hosting a fall minifest at the Cookeville Market from 10-2om- Join us for cider pressing, fall kids activities and of course some yummy food!
This Week’s Farm to Take Out Menu
Grown or Raised on our Farm and Cooked with Love
Lasagna Roll Ups with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Mushroom Stroganoff
Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup
Our Farm-Raised Breakfast and Lunch Sandwiches are always on the menu!