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For those of you who live close to Ottawa Farm Fresh, did you know.. You have some choice when it comes to what's in your CSA Winter Bounty basket... IF you chose pick up at the farm over home delivery? We like freedom and flexibility and that is why when you sign up for a CSA 6 week, bi-weekly Winter Bounty basket (which starts in November) AND pick up at the farm we will have a 'Mini-Mart" style set-up for your weekly basket. This means that when you recieve your veggies basket for the week you can trade out one...

We're getting ready for winter and we thought you might like to, too! Early Canadian farmers sure had to learn quickly how to survive the harsh winters and make their bountiful summer and fall harvests last. One way they kept food on the table was to learn to store their root vegetables 'just so' to prolong their goodness and flavor. That's exactly what we're doing at Ottawa Farm Fresh (on a bigger scale, of course!) and we thought you might like to know how to do it, too.

What a Great Carrot Harvesting Party! Thank you to our amazing farm friends who came out to harvest 2,400 lbs of carrots with us on Saturday. What a ton of fun! Next year, live music in the field, games and an organic food truck! In all seriousness, you have helped us get one step closer to sustainable farming for the fall and winter of 2020 & 2021. Thank you for your muscle power, your enthusiasm and your friendship.

We've got vision.. and a goal. Can we ask you a favour? Would you share us with your family, friends and community?  We have set a goal to feed 200 families this fall & winter with our 6 weeks bi-weekly Winter Bounty Baskets and we CAN do it with your help!  It truly takes a village to grow a farm and we couldn't be happier that you're a part of our farm community. Here are three ways to share your enthusiasm for our veggies and help us reach our goal: 1. Forward this email on to your friends and family in the Ottawa area. Let them know you've tried...