Many thanks to Jewett Construction Co. for helping us find our awesome new space to headquarter Three River Farmers Alliance operations out of, and for the super fun ribbon cutting ceremony! Thanks also to Flatbread Company Amesbury for providing our crew with tasty local pizza to celebrate with.
We are excited to announce: Veggie-GO Delivery now open to Fremont, NH!
Ordering is open for Veggie-GO and Wholesale
Read further for your locally-sourced shopping list.
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** Featured Products on Veggie-GO this week
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4 Fresh for Veggie-GO (https://shop.threeriverfa.com/Products/List/8)
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Cantaloupe – Farmer Dave’s
Three River Farms
Delicious, juicy melons grown in Dracut, MA
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Local Peaches
Three River Farms
Juicy peaches from Applecrest Farm! Locally grown, deliciously sweet.
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Cherry Tomatoes
Governor Dale Farm
Vine-ripened & delicious! Mixed variety cherry tomatoes
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Specialty Hot Pepper
Hungry Heart Farm
Aji Rico Hot Pepper
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** Featured Products on Wholesale this week
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4 Fresh for Wholesale (https://shop.threeriverfa.com/Products/List/7)
https://shop.threeriverfa.com/Product/3526?pGuid=33fbb40a-71e2-407f-a0fe-c8516cad5819
Beef liver
Whippoorwill Dairy Farm
Pasture raised
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Ribeye Steak
Whippoorwill Dairy Farm
Pasture Raised
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Sundried Tomato & Black Olive Sauce
Terra Cotta Pasta Company
The possibilities are endless!
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Peppers, Red Bell – Warner Farm
Three River Farms
Fresh bell peppers grown in Sunderland, MA
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** Veggie-GO Tips
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https://nenutritionadvisors.com/2021/08/05/collaboration-with-three-river-farmers-alliance-recipes-for-summer-produce/
Veggie-GO Delivery is now open for Fremont, NH!
Fremont Home Delivery will be each week on Mondays.
Ordering is Mondays at Noon until Wednesdays at Midnight.
** Wholesale News
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** Codman Community Farms
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The original Codman family farm, sometimes referred to as “The Grange,” was established in the early 19th century on the former estate of Chambers Russell, one of Lincoln, MA’s founders. The farm had been in continuous operation for over 150 years, with respectable dairy, vegetable and fruit operations. It was one of only a handful of working farms in Lincoln remaining after the Second World War. When Dorothy Codman died in 1967, her will provided for the transfer of the barns and acreage to the Ogden Codman Trust. In 1970, the town of Lincoln purchased the property, and in 1973 voted at town meeting to create a nonprofit Codman Community Farms, Inc., to run its operation (https://codmancommunityfarms.org/) .
Founded in 1973 by citizens interested in continuing the farming tradition of Lincoln, CCF is a non-profit agricultural enterprise. It began as a part-time, volunteer operation and over the years has grown, thanks to the myriad of volunteers that helped along the way.
** Producer Profile
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http://whippoorwillfarmnh.com/
** Whippoorwill Dairy Farm
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Whipoorwill Dairy Farm in Kensington, NH (http://whippoorwillfarmnh.com/) started in 2018. Megan and Thatcher bought their cows from the Bodwell Farm and both attended UNH for Dairy Management and Sustainable Agriculture. They milk 60 Holstein cows, cross some of their cows with beef for their beef herd, breed pigs and raise for meat, chickens for meat and eggs, turkeys and ducks for eggs. They have a small flock of goats and sheep for weed control and cute spring babies! Their cows graze from April till November and then are fed a balanced diet by their nutritionists. This month, Whippoorwill started their own ice cream business – buying in ice cream mix from Contoocook Creamery, and creating their own recipes! Stop by their self serve store at 78 Stumpfield Rd Kensington NH open daily.
** Serving Neighbors in Need
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** $835 raised last week.
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Thank you for helping us feed delicious, local food to neighbors in need through the Local Food Donation and SNAP Delivery Donation programs.
** Read more about our donations program!
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Check out the new Community page on our website (https://www.threeriverfa.com/donation/) sharing some of the community resource centers we partner with, to deliver food to on a regular basis.
We exercise the belief that local food is for everyone by providing nutrient rich produce to the food insecure; simultaneously reducing waste and increasing income to local producers. Three River Farmers Alliance has created a simple, efficient program for providing weekly donations from our generous contributors used to purchase excess crops at cost from local farms. We then distribute produce to local food pantries within our community. We use additional donations to supplement credits for SNAP eligible Veggie-Go customers ensuring all donations directly assist in the fight against hunger.
As we near the colder months, nutrition becomes even more important. In order to expand upon our existing services, we ask if you are able, to add a financial donation to your Veggie-GO order this week. We are so grateful for your generosity and community support!
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** Staff Spotlight
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** We Our Staff’s Recipes!
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Poached Pears
“Pears have always been close to my heart. My Italian ancestors had a thriving pear farm in Calabria and my grandmother used to place bottles of brandy over a few pears as they grew on the tree in order to preserve the fruit. Poached pears, sometimes in this brandy, were a quick and easy dessert in my house growing up but, they can stand up to the elegance of any dinner party! I hope this becomes one of your new favorites too.”
-Perri Krywick, 3RFA Admin Assistant
Ingredients
2 pears, peeled and cored from the bottom (Applecrest Farm)
1c water (add extra 1/2 c if not using alcohol)
6 T sugar
1/2 c brandy, St. Germain or a crisp white wine (Optional)
1/2 tsp cardamom
Half of 1 lemon, lime or a small orange
Directions
Combine all ingredients except for pears in a thick-bottomed pot. Let it come to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute.
Turn the pot down to medium heat, add pears, cover with a lid and simmer. Spoon some of the poaching liquid onto the pears a few times while cooking. The pears should be done in 10-15 minutes or once they are very soft and easily pricked with a fork.
Remove pears with a slotted spoon and serve with the sauce spooned over top.
Serve with vanilla ice cream!
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