Friday, August 15, 2008

GROWERS UPDATES

SPECIAL UPDATE FOR JUNE 2008 – We sell only our own, in-season, locally grown fruit and produce. Fruits and produce sold at our farm in East Bridgewater, our roadside stand in West Bridgewater, or any of our farmer’s markets locations were planted, grown, and harvested in our own local fields. Our on-site cider mill is federally inspected and certified. Additional items sold in our store, which we may not produce ourselves, are purchased from trusted local growers, bakers, or producers only.
Update for Spring 2008. There’s lots happening at the farm! While the store was closed over the winter, we renovated our produce retail area with all new display coolers and expanded the overall room size. Also, an entirely new cold storage bay is being constructed to keep our harvested crops as fresh as possible for our customers. We think you’ll enjoy the larger space and new look to our produce area. See the farm stand page for more information and pictures as soon it’s finished!
In addition to the store renovations, the new animal viewing area is finished. The kids really enjoy the goats, chickens, turkeys and other small animals. Please note that the animal viewing area is open during store hours only.
The growing season appears to be on track weather-wise. Fruit tree pruning wrapped up in March and new trees were planted in April. Be sure to visit the pick your own page for more details. New flowers and vegetable plants are popping up in the greenhouses – a sure sign warmer weather is finally here. We hope to see you soon.
Please keep in mind when visiting that C.N. Smith Farm is a privately owned working farm. Visitors are kindly asked to remain in designated customer areas, observe warning signs and stay clear of parked or operating equipment for obvious safety reasons. Also, to help us keep costs down and maintain cleanliness, please place trash in proper receptacles or take it home with you. For health code reasons, please leave your pets at home. Your cooperation is appreciated so that everyone may enjoy the open space and fresh locally grown produce we cultivate.