Becky Willson from an organisation called Farm Carbon Cutting Toolkit came to see us yesterday. We are one of twenty farms in the country taking part in the Carbon Farming project, aimed at helping growers to build soil health by better understanding its links to soil organic matter and carbon content. Becky took the first samples to give us baseline measurements for soils we are aiming to improve on a continuous basis. For example, our new organic agroforestry orchard will benefit from innovative techniques using mulches, composts and green manures to get more organic carbon into the soil and grow even tastier produce. You can find out more about FCCT at: www.farmcarbontoolkit.org.uk/about-
Tarocco blood oranges from Italy are available this week. Try them while you can - their season is a short one. Let us know if you would like to include them in your box. Apple juice We have lots of apple juice available every week. Why not place a regular order: a 750 ml bottle is £3.30. Pak Choi Our new season pak choi is ready now and looking good. Great in stir fries or even chopped up raw in salads, it's a tasty and healthy addition to our late winter produce. Let us know if you would like to have some in your box. No single-use plastic with your fruit and veg As you know, the bulk of our produce is delivered loose in wooden crates and cardboard boxes that get re-used as much as possibl
We are still struggling with the snow at the moment but remain hopeful that temperatures will begin to rise early next week and that we will soon be able to resume our normal service. Please assume that we are coming as normal but we might have to think again if the snow doesn't melt quickly enough. We will keep you posted. Please let us know if you want to make any changes to your regular delivery schedule. Best wishes and stay warm!
