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6 Ways to Embrace Spring

Spring is a time of new beginnings, so let’s embrace it with these 6 activities for you & your little ones

How to Make: Dandelion Meatloaf

Dandelions are a bitter spring green that you might find at the farmers market & in your CSA share. This recipe is a great way to introduce this highly nutritious green into your diet.

I Was on a Podcast!

I was on Episode 108 of the Grow Your Local Business Podcast

The flush of spring brings “raab” or “rabe” to the farmer’s market. Maybe you’ve seen this weird looking green at the farmer’s market table and thought about trying it. But then talked yourself out of it… It did say “Kale Rabe” or “Arugula Raab” on the sign…and it kind of looked like kale, but whatContinue reading “What is Raab & How to Use it”

We Received a For Farmers Movement Grant!

In early December 2024, I was so, so, so freaking thrilled & honored to open my email to find that Schul Farmstead had been selected for one of 102 grants from the For Farmers Movement. There were hundreds of applications & my project was funded. I couldn’t believe it! So what is For Farmers MovementContinue reading “We Received a For Farmers Movement Grant!”

The Hidden Costs of Buying Grocery Store Flowers

As someone who has a strong appreciation for gifts that are “natural”, zero waste, or plastic-free, I’m often gifted flower bouquets on special occasions. It’s the sweetest thing ever to be thought of & to have folks who want to show their love for me. But often their gifts are flower bouquets bought at WegmansContinue reading “The Hidden Costs of Buying Grocery Store Flowers”

Why Schul Farmstead’s Sourdough Granola Stands Out

If you’ve been following me on social media, reading our Harvest List emails, or visiting the Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market, you may have noticed I’ve been offering Organic Sourdough Granola. There are many vendors who sell tasty granola in western New York, but today I wanted to dive into what makes the granola made byContinue reading “Why Schul Farmstead’s Sourdough Granola Stands Out”

What are Microgreens & How to Use them

Microgreens, sprouts, shoots. These are names that often are tossed around for the same or similar tiny greens that you’ll find at the farmers market and in your CSA shares. Our farm grows what are botanically known as microgreens – tiny, sprouting plants. What are microgreens? Microgreens are the tiny, edible cotyledon leaves (first leaves)Continue reading “What are Microgreens & How to Use them”

4 Ways to Make Substitutions with your CSA & Farmers Market Veggies

Becoming confident in substituting vegetables for one another in recipes, is one of the easiest way to maximize your experience at the farmers market or as part of a community supported agriculture (CSA) program. You’ll save time by not having to add another thing to your grocery list and swing by the store after workContinue reading “4 Ways to Make Substitutions with your CSA & Farmers Market Veggies”

5 New Things that Happened on the Farm in 2024

Every year there are new things happening on the farm, as I’ve grown it from 1/4 acre to over 1 acre of growing space. I try new crop varieties, I try new markets, etc. as I find out what works for customers & for me as a, mostly, one-woman show. Below is my round upContinue reading “5 New Things that Happened on the Farm in 2024”