CRUISIN' ROUND TOWN
Farming season is in full swing and we now find ourselves deep into the summer months. In case anyone has noticed, it has been HOT these past few weeks! Wicked hot. Arm sweat hot. Just hot. Days at a time hot. Global warming hot..um mm, I mean, climate change hot. It can be challenging for staff and for the critters on these hot days but we do our best to stay cool, keep the animals as comfortable as possible and, of course, stay hydrated. The farming season is what we wait all winter for, so we must remain mindful and present, even while we do indeed begin to pine for the cooler days of fall just around the corner.
Mid-summer work usually boils down to a fairly routine schedule of chores. Most animals have settled into their fields and pastures for the summer and we are tasked of caring for the animals scattered throughout town. Most of our fields have no permanent infrastructure at all, so this means we must install temporary electric fencing to keep the animals contained ...and then we must provide shade, water and food to keep them comfortable, hydrated and well fed. This means LOTS of trips hauling water and food, here, there and everywhere. If you live in Lincoln, no doubt you have seen us somewhere around town on our blue tractors carrying or towing feed bins, water tanks or something else en route to check on the critters.
Below you can see us delivering grain to pigs with our grain wagon and auger which pumps feed into stationary feeders; Jared can be seen below towing over 1000 gallons of water to the cows at Farm Meadow field; and then the lower photo is of one of our pig shade/water wagons being brought home from Silver Hill road where we had to rescue the wagon for repair due to a broken hitch and steering rods.
So next time we are holding up traffic as we slowly plod along down the road....please be patient, take a deep breath or maybe wave a hand or give us a thumbs up...we are just doing our thing and working hard to keep us all well fed!
 
BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN
(Our own Lincoln grown!)
As a reminder we have a full array of our own Lincoln grown proteins back in stock in the farm store. Lots of whole Freedom Ranger and Cornish chickens as well as chicken parts and many different cuts of pork and beef. The freezers need a bit of reorganization due to the wide variety of cuts we now have - so poke around as items may be in slightly different location in the freezer!
CODMAN CALLOUT TO....ROBIN WILKERSON!
It seems we are following a pattern these last few weeks...acknowledging and thanking the many peeps who help make Codman Farm the beautiful and productive little farm that it is. To continue this tradition for yet another week, we find it time to give a huge Codman Callout (our new patented term in leiu of a "shout out"!) to Robin Wilkerson who has been the brains and brawn behind our amazingly beautiful flower garden, AKA "Beth's Garden", that grazes the front entrance to the barn. Robin was instrumental in planning and planting the garden this year and also comes weekly to tidy it up, give the beautiful flowers a nice drink and no doubt also provides them with a little pep talk to keep them blooming and beautiful for all to enjoy. Not only are we grateful to Robin for her hard work and many hours volunteering to make the gardens what they are, but we are also grateful to Robin for her enduring kindness and warm spirit. It's always a great day when Robin stops by the farm! Thanks Robin!
FLOWER POWER!
The recently relocated flower garden is in full bloom! Kayla has been hard at work creating beautiful little field flower bunches available for purchase in the Farm Store. Flowers are also available for U-Pick out in the field in the heart of the farm, near the white shed. We have a bounty of zinnias, cosmos, snapdragons and many other varieties with which to make a stunning bouquet. And our use this year of ground cloth has made the garden easy to walk through and quite tidy! Snipping shears are hanging on the post for your convenience. We will have additional signage installed soon with clear directions and information.
 
FRESH PRODUCE- THIS WEEK
Each week availability of produce and fruit shifts a bit. From now on, we will provide a "potential" list of veggies we will have for sale in the Farm Store. Availability will vary but we hope and plan to have these items fresh and in stock! Some of these items are grown by us using organic growing methods (We are not certified organic), most of the other veggies we buy in from local farms ARE certified organic and most fruit is NOT certified organic, but IPM (which means low spray or low use of chemicals, when possible).
Available this week
July 30-August 6th
FRUIT
Blueberries, Peaches
VEGETABLES
Codman Farm fresh dug red potatoes!, loose carrots, fresh onions, fresh green beans, broccoli,
beets, chard, kale, lettuce mix, head lettuce, arugula, eggplant, cucumbers, shiitake mushrooms
and sweet corn!
Slowly, slowly we are making progress on our new greenhouse. The bows are going up and we will be gradually adding all the pieces parts that make the greenhouse strong and sturdy. It's a bit wobbly at the moment but it will come together nicely as the days move along. We finally picked up the heater and all the relevant parts to complete the project so we will plug along as time allows!
A WEEK OFF
We all need a bit of time off so next week, yours truly will be off on vacation, thus:
NO NEWSLETTER NEXT WEEK!
THE STORE AND FARM REMAIN OPEN!
Anyway, per the cartoon below, WE will return from vacation soon...
FARM STORE DELIVERY and SCHEDULE
As we get into more of a routine we wanted to share what to expect each week as far as product arrivals and days to expect certain items...here goes!
MONDAY
High Lawn Farm (early morning)
Fresh milk, butter, cheese, ice cream deliveries
Myers Distributor (early afternoon)
Our local distributor from Massachusetts grown farms -
Local and Certified Organic fresh veggies, fruit, cider, donuts, flowers, and other items
TUESDAY
Bread Obsession (by 11 am)
Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain
WEDNESDAY
Bread Obsession (by 11 am)
Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain
Cape Ann Fresh Catch
Fresh local fish usually including haddock, scallops, salmon, swordfish, grey sole, and catch of the day
12:30-2:30ish
THURSDAY
High Lawn Farm (early morning)
Fresh milk, butter, cheese, ice cream deliveries
Myers Distributor (early afternoon)
Our local distributor from Massachusetts grown farms -
Local and Certified Organic fresh veggies, fruit, cider, donuts, flowers, and other items
FRIDAY
Bread Obsession (by 11 am)
Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain
Mi Tierra Tortillas (by 11 am)
Fresh, local, organic corn tortillas
Sweet Tahini
Fresh, gluten free breads, and Israeli inspired sweets made with no processed sugars
Local Veggies
We will be harvesting our own veggies and buying seasonally available produce from local farms, as available
SATURDAY
Bread Obsession (by 11 am)
Fresh bread baked in Waltham; baguettes, whole wheat slicing loaf, durum levain, sourdough, multigrain
C&C Fresh Lobster and Fish
Fresh fish and lobster
10am- 12pm
MISC INFO...
1. We remain OPEN 24/7, so if you want to avoid contact with others, visit in the wee hours of the night!
2. MANDATORY MASKS: Please wear MASKS in all public places so be sure to have one on when you visit the store. They are a pain for sure but JUST DO IT! ;-)
3. THANKS: Farm store sales remain brisk and we appreciate your support!
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions please contact pete@codmanfarm.org.
WEEKLY PICS
While not farm related, a VERY classic summer photo for all to relate to...
Shade haven and cows, Farm Meadow field
Photo by Eli Newell
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