When you picture the traditional Easter dinner some consider ham to be the de facto choice for the centerpiece but our forever favorite is a deliciously mild yet flavorful leg of lamb. Many folks tell us that they’re fearful of an overly gamey flavor with lamb which is why it all too often gets overlooked. […]
We need dry weather to work the ground, but the plants need water all the time. So how does it work for sporadic rain events to nourish our (your) crops? How does the water get to the plants? And what if it doesn’t? The genesis of water supply to the plant is the structure of […]
We love getting to show you how your food is grown, but we also love getting the opportunity to show you the people who grow it. We’re (Ann Bell Stone, John Bell and Mac Stone) the managers at Elmwood Stock Farm and we’re proud to lead a team of field crew, delivery drivers, farmers market […]
One of the biggest highlights of our spring and summer seasons is getting to host farm tours. Getting the opportunity to connect our customers with their food, and with us, on a deep and meaningful level is at the backbone of all that we do and we love getting to educate the community on our […]
Building a sustainable food system is at the heart of the work we do here at our farm but it’s not something we can do alone. That’s why we’re so fortunate to have connected with other food producers, some near and some a bit further afield, who share our mission and have been so generous […]
A St. Patrick’s Day classic, our version of corned beef and cabbage uses a homemade brisket brine that’s well worth the extra effort compared to buying a storebought version. Make sure to plan ahead as it takes a week for the brisket to really absorb that brine and become “corned!” INGREDIENTS For the corned beef […]
Occasionally we are asked, “Why would I join your CSA if I already like to shop at the farmers market?” In a word, symbiosis: a mutually beneficial relationship. By prepaying for your season of eating, you can feel you’ve made a wise investment for your wellbeing and for the local food economy. Our relationship with […]
CSA week is here again! Our CSA program has been going strong for 20+ years now and we’re incredibly grateful for our shareholders each and every day. From forty-five members the first year to the many hundreds today, our shareholders’ monetary contributions help us plan ahead for the coming harvest and allow us to grow […]
Let’s start with the premise: what we eat matters to how our human body functions. Let’s also recognize that the mechanisms by which food influences the health of the human body are wildly complex. With those things in mind, it seems to be widely accepted by the medical community that we should balance the various […]
Since the cold weather seems to be sticking around we’ve been leaning into cozy and comforting meals to keep us fueled in the frigid temperatures. The recipes below are our current favorites and we think you’ll like them too! Pork Ragu This pasta night ready pork ragu has deep and delicious flavors developed from a […]