Fall Produce

Things are beginning to slow down here at the farm. There are only a few crops left in the field. The strawberries will soon be covered with leaves for the winter and soon it will be a time of rest.

The stand is still stocked with lots of delicious produce. While greens are not as abundant we still have Spinach, Kale, Salad Mix and Brussel Sprouts available. We are also still harvesting fresh herbs daily and these will potentially be around until about Thanksgiving.

With the holidays approaching we would like to remind everyone that the bulk food is still open for baking needs and we still have traditional holiday veggies available such as potatoes, squash, sweet potatoes, onions and garlic. The coolers are packed full of beets, garlic, onions and other staples.

At the end of the month we will post Decembers days/hours as they will change after Thanksgiving. We would like to thank everyone who made it out this year and we are looking forward to planning for next season.

November Hours

November hours are changing. Starting November 3rd we will be open from 12 pm to 5pm. We will remain open from tue-sat until thanksgiving. Towards the end of November we will update hours again for December. We appreciate your continued patronage of our establishment and remain committed to bringing you produce year round. Keep in mind that during the cold months we will continue to serve root vegetables, storage onions, sweet potatoes and garlic etc. We will also keep our bulk food room stocked with plenty of freeze dried produce, spices and baking needs. We hope to see you soon!

Matthew
11/1/24
Martins Farmstand

Cauliflower Bounty

Yesterday ’s harvest of cauliflower yielded about 450 lbs. This is available at the farmstand both as single heads and in bulk. (10 plus lbs. $1.50 lb.). This flush of cauliflower bounty was after very little cauliflower through most of the fall. Sometimes cauliflower seems to be a bit moody in that it can be sitting in the field giving nothing and then one day there is lots all at once. We also picked about 100 lbs. of green beans yesterday. (I had covered the plants). Winter is coming- enjoy good local food now! Daniel

Updated available list/ Fall winter hours

Hello everyone.
The farmstand is open this time of the year and overflowing with bounty. We still have green beans. Last week we dug 80 bushels of nice sweet potatoes. We finished planting garlic on Saturday. (Now is time to plant garlic. If you need seed garlic, we have plenty for sale.)
This time of the year the stand is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am- 6 pm.
Starting in early November when Daylight Savings time ends open hours are noon- 5 pm Tues-Saturday. After thanksgiving till Christmas open noon- 5 pm Thursday, Fri, Saturday. After new Year till spring, we plan to be open Saturday afternoon from 12 till 5 pm. This schedule is the same as it was last year.
The ownership transition is still ongoing. The expectation is that my family and I (Daniel) will still be part of the team here at Martins Farmstand working about half time as needed for a somewhat indefinite time. I will be around as needed and will be mostly paying attention to the actual farming side of the operation. Of course, I could end up covering almost anything if the need arises, we desire to continue giving you all good service as our energy allows. Daniel

Fall is near

Fall is coming, and with it the selection of produce at the stand will shift towards sotrage carrots, onions, winter squash, leeks and so on. Cucumbers are nearing the end of the season and canning tomatoes are available for anyone looking to make sauce. This year we will also be stocking pumpkins for the Halloween season!

As the days cool, attention on the farm shifts to a frenzy of harvest. Potatoes and onions will be dug and stored to cure. Fitting enough winter squash into every nook and cranny, and beets and carrots galore. The Martin Family have been kind enough to teach the Greenwoods the art of food storage. Canning, freezing, and cooking will consistently be happening through the next few weeks.

With the shift in season we would like to note that soon things like cucumbers, basil, green and yellow beans and zuchinni etc. will be finished for the season. So anyone looking to freeze or store, or do some canning should accomplish it sooner rather than later.
As always if you have questions on availability or quantities feel free to give the stand a call!

Matthew

Watermelon and Sweet Corn

There is a varity of melons on the stand- with various types of watermelon and cantelope. Ranging from $5.00-$10.00. Fresh peaches and pears are also availble right now.

The Greenwood family loves to enjoy watermelon lemonade- simply blend fresh watermelon with any lemonade of your choosing and enjoy a delicious summer drink!

We also have sweet corn available for $6.50 a dozen or $.75 an ear.

Along with cucumbers, potatoes, cabbage, green and yellow beans, zuchinni, summer squash, many types of lettuce, salad mix, green peppers, hot peppers, herbs, carrots, beets, broccoli, and cauliflower – the stand is well stocked and ready for business Tuesday through Saturday 10am-6pm.

The farm only recieved minor damage due to the flooding seen in the Potsdam area, and we send well wishes to anyone in the community who is dealing with the aftermath of this natural disaster.

We appreciate your patience in the coming weeks as Matthew heals from emergency gallbladder surgery this past Friday. The doctor and CPH took great care of him and he is on the mend and doing well- but he will be on light duty while healing.

The farm will be busy in the coming weeks as we have a lot of weeding to do in the fields and a lot of catching up on tractor work from the many days of rain. All the while feeling blessed and greatful for the abundunce the farm brings in its many forms.

End of Summer

August is here and with it the build up to the plenty of late summer, early fall harvest. Soon we will begin harvesting onions and potatoes, we will see squash in the stand and it will be time to begin storing food for the winter. September is traditionally a busy month for the stand and we enjoy seeing our local communities bringing home locally grown food. As we transition to this period of abundance please keep in mind that customers are welcome to put in bulk orders for storage items for the winter or late season pickling supplies as long as they are available. As always if you have a question or need clarification on when a particular produce item might be available please feel free to call or email.

Pickling Season

Pickling season is here! We currently have pickling supplies in stock. Including pickling cucumbers, green and yellow beans, beets and dill heads. Hot peppers are also starting to make an appearance on the stand for anyone looking to add some heat to the years pickled products. We also have sweet corn available! It is a deliciously sweet corn that we are excited to have on the stand.
The Martin and Greenwood family harvested the years garlic and are in the process of drying and clipping garlic. It was an abundant harvest and there is lots of garlic for purchase and storage once it cures.
The Martin family will be absent from the farm the next couple of weeks as they enjoy a much deserved family vacation. The Greenwoods will have their first taste of running the farm solo with support from family and friends. We look forward to seeing you all in the coming days.

Matthew

Blueberry phone number correction

We made a mistake on our last post. Luke Martins Contact number is 315-262-8099. We apologize to anyone attempting to contact luke directly!

Blueberries are ripening also. Luke Martin (Daniel’s Dad) is offering organic u-pick blueberries this year at his farm located at 156 Newton Road Potsdam, NY (Newton road is just north of Parishville.) The bushes are getting blue and they are loaded so heavy the branches are bending low. If you want to pick call Luke and Rachel @315 262 8099 to find the next picking times. His picked blueberries are also for sale at the farmstand.

Matthew

U- Pick Raspberries

Hello!

Our regular store hours are 10am to 6pm Tuesday through Saturday.

The red and black raspberries are abundant in the patch. This week is peak season for black raspberries. We are picking all the time to try and keep the stand stocked and orders filled. With significant rain on the horizon Wednesday all the berries that are ripe now have to be picked before the rain or they will be lost.

We have a special that we are offering to u-pickers:

TUESDAY 7/9/24 and WEDNESDAY 7/10/24 during stand hours, if you pick and buy 10 pints of raspberries then you can pick 10 pints more for free! Anything 10 pints or under is regular priced.

Which looks like:

1 Pint Raspberries= $3.00
10 Pints Raspberries= $30.00
20 Pints Raspberries= $30.00

Come on and pick while the picking is good!

Besides raspberries we have lots of other goodies like broccoli, cauliflower, zuchinni, summer squash, cucumbers, many lettuces, garlic scapes, various herbs and more.

Blueberries are ripening also. Luke Martin (Daniel’s Dad) is offering organic u-pick blueberries this year at his farm located at 156 Newton Road Potsdam, NY (Newton road is just north of Parishville.) The bushes are getting blue and they are loaded so heavy the branches are bending low. If you want to pick call Luke and Rachel @315 265 8099 to find the next picking times. His picked blueberries are also for sale at the farmstand.

We look forward to seeing you.
-Desiree